Bill · H.R. 6050· House(119-HR-6050)
HEALTH Act
- Introduced
- 11/17/2025
- Last activity
- 11/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Steven Horsford
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Helping Every American Lower Their Healthcare Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It proposes to extend specific provisions related to the health insurance premium tax credit. Specifically, it extends the rule allowing the credit for taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400 percent of the poverty line. It also extends rules intended to increase premium assistance amounts. Additionally, the bill rescinds unobligated balances of funds that were made available for providing assistance to Argentina.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?+7
The bill extends the health insurance premium tax credit provisions that allow for higher income thresholds and increased assistance amounts.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The extension of premium assistance helps lower-income households afford health insurance.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill allows middle-income families earning above 400 percent of the poverty line to remain eligible for premium tax credits.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-8
The bill rescinds unobligated balances of funds that were intended to provide assistance to Argentina.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of health insurance premium tax credit provisions (Section 2): This could benefit taxpayers by allowing the credit even if their household income exceeds 400 percent of the poverty line, provided it is before the "applicable date."
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Extension of rules to increase premium assistance amounts (Section 2): This provision extends the rules meant to increase the amount of assistance available for premiums, which could help people afford health insurance.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Rescission of unobligated balances for providing assistance to Argentina (Section 3): This action removes funds that were previously appropriated or made available to provide assistance to Argentina.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Urban Residents+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Affordable Care Act Support+7Reduces Private Insurance Premiums+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-8
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Stacey PlaskettDemocrat · Virgin Islands
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
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