Bill · H.R. 6074· House(119-HR-6074)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.
- Introduced
- 11/18/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Lauren Underwood
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary goal is to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit. It specifically targets rules intended to increase premium assistance amounts. Additionally, it extends the rule that allows the credit to be used by taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400 percent of the poverty line. These changes are set to apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill maintains and extends premium assistance intended to help lower-income families afford health coverage.
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?+5
The bill extends key premium tax credit enhancements that strengthen the Affordable Care Act's subsidy structure.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+4
The bill extends the rule allowing taxpayers with incomes exceeding 400 percent of the poverty line to receive tax credits.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill extends premium tax credits, which increases federal spending on healthcare subsidies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Premium Assistance: The bill extends the rules used to increase the amount of premium assistance, which could help people afford health care premiums through 2028 (Section 1(a)).
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Expanded Income Eligibility: The extension of the rule allowing the credit for taxpayers with household incomes exceeding 400 percent of the poverty line provides continued access to the credit for these individuals through 2028 (Section 1(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+5Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Young Adults+3Good For Women+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Affordable Care Act Support+5Reduces Private Insurance Premiums+4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House