REP. JIM COSTA APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF ACA PREMIUM TAX CREDIT EXTENSION

WASHINGTON - Following today's House passage of legislation extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement: "House Democrats successfully forced a vote on extending the ACA enhanced tax credits, taking a crucial step to protect working families from rising health care costs. I am proud to support the passage of this legislation, which ensures families across the San Joaquin Valley and millions of Americans nationwide can continue to access affordable health coverage. The bill also strengthens hospitals that serve our Valley, helping them meet the health care needs of local families. These credits are critical to keeping health care accessible and preventing families from delaying care due to cost. I continue to have conversations with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find a bipartisan agreement that can be signed into law. While this is an important milestone, the legislation now moves to the Senate. The Senate must pass this legislation as soon as possible so this much-needed relief can be signed into law. Working families should not pay the price while Washington negotiates."