Bill · H.R. 6479· House(119-HR-6479)
Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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
- Darren Soto
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It specifically requires the establishment of a health insurance Exchange in Puerto Rico. The legislation mandates that certain health insurance market reforms apply to coverage offered in Puerto Rico. Additionally, it ensures that residents of Puerto Rico are treated in the same manner as a State for the purpose of premium tax credits. These changes are set to take effect one year after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill increases financial support through the application of premium tax credits to residents of Puerto Rico.
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?+6
The bill strengthens the Affordable Care Act by establishing a health insurance Exchange and applying market reforms in Puerto Rico.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The establishment of an insurance Exchange and the application of premium tax credits will improve healthcare access for Puerto Rican residents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of an Exchange: The bill requires the creation of an Exchange in Puerto Rico, which provides a specific marketplace for health insurance (Section 2).
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Application of Market Reforms: The Secretary of Health and Human Services will apply certain provisions of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to health insurance coverage offered in Puerto Rico (Section 3).
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Premium Tax Credits: Residents of Puerto Rico will be treated in the same manner as a State for purposes of specific subsections of the Internal Revenue Code, which relates to the application of tax credits (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Affordable Care Act Support+6
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico