House Republicans Forge Ahead With Vote on Health Care Reforms

The GOP bill includes market reforms to lower health care premiums but does not extend the expiring Obamacare subsidies.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks at a press conference during the 34th day of the goverment shutdown in Washington on Nov. 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The House will vote on a Republican health care plan that does not include an extension of the expiring enhanced tax credits for Obamacare, a decision by GOP leaders that produced some dissension within the party.

The Dec. 17 vote is the latest development in the battle over the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, popularly known as Obamacare, and certain COVID-19-era subsidies that are set to expire this month.