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.
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)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)
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)
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)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)
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)
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.
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)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)
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)
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)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)
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)