Congressman John Moolenaar voted against legislation to extend pandemic-era enhanced premium tax credits. The original Affordable Care Acttax credits are permanently funded. These tax credits have existed since 2014 and were originally only available to people making 400% of the federal poverty level. The American Rescue Plan Act, enacted by Democrats in 2021, eliminated the income cap for two years creating the enhanced premium tax credits. The enhanced credits were further extended in 2022 by Democrats in the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation that passed the House of Representatives today would continue the tax credits for the highest income earners.

"Extending a COVID-era subsidy for those making more than 400 percent of the poverty level is wrong and will only increase health care costs. Families deserve a lower cost of care, but this failed policy is not the answer," said Moolenaar. "I am focusing on real reforms that increase competition, improve transparency, and protect taxpayers."

On December 17, Moolenaar voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. This legislation would reform the health care system to lower costs, expand choice, and increase transparency for Michigan families and seniors.