WASHINGTON – Senator Patty Murray is advocating for the continuation of Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year.
Murray held a press conference alongside Montana leaders and residents who depend on these enhanced premium tax credits in Montana.
The timing of this push coincides with the start of open enrollment for ACA plans in Idaho, where many will soon need to decide if they can afford coverage without the subsidies.
Senator Murray emphasized the urgency of legislative action.
“This is a situation where Congress needs to act now with legislation to extend the tax credits,” Murray said.
She criticized the recent actions of Republicans, referencing their focus on other tax extenders.
“I will go back to this summer when Republicans passed their ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ One of the tax extenders in that was for billionaires which they moved heaven and earth to do within a few short weeks. We repeatedly asked them to extend these tax credits for the ACA and they refused to do so. This is not a new request. This is a legislative request. And it needs to be done now,” Murray said.
The tax credits are a key point in the current government funding discussions. Democrats are urging Republicans to renew the credits as part of the negotiations.
Republicans, however, have stated that discussions regarding subsidies will need to occur after the government reopens.
