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Lower Health Care Costs Act

USA119th CongressS-3385| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to extend the enhanced health care premium tax credits established under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, it prolongs the period during which individuals can receive increased premium assistance amounts for health insurance purchased through marketplaces. The legislation also extends the provision that allows taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400 percent of the federal poverty line to qualify for these premium tax credits. These enhancements, originally set to expire at the end of 2025, would now be extended through 2028, applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1895
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025). (text: CR S8530-8531)
Dec 8, 2025
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
Dec 9, 2025
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)
Dec 11, 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 644. (CR S8654-8655)
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  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1895
    Lower Health Care Costs Act


  • December 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 8, 2025
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025). (text: CR S8530-8531)


  • December 8, 2025
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.


  • December 9, 2025
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)


  • December 9, 2025
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)


  • December 11, 2025
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 644. (CR S8654-8655)
    View Vote

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5145: Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax creditsInflation and pricesTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Lower Health Care Costs Act

USA119th CongressS-3385| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This bill aims to extend the enhanced health care premium tax credits established under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, it prolongs the period during which individuals can receive increased premium assistance amounts for health insurance purchased through marketplaces. The legislation also extends the provision that allows taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400 percent of the federal poverty line to qualify for these premium tax credits. These enhancements, originally set to expire at the end of 2025, would now be extended through 2028, applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1895
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025). (text: CR S8530-8531)
Dec 8, 2025
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
Dec 9, 2025
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)
Dec 11, 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 644. (CR S8654-8655)
View Vote
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1895
    Lower Health Care Costs Act


  • December 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 8, 2025
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day December 4, 2025). (text: CR S8530-8531)


  • December 8, 2025
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.


  • December 9, 2025
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)


  • December 9, 2025
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)


  • December 11, 2025
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 644. (CR S8654-8655)
    View Vote
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5145: Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax creditsInflation and pricesTax administration and collection, taxpayers