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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8242· House(119-HR-8242)

Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026

Rep. Turner
Age: 66 years
Ohio
Introduced
4/9/2026
Last activity
4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Michael Turner
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 3
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically seeks to extend the health coverage tax credit. The legislation proposes changing the expiration date of this credit from before January 1, 2022, to before January 1, 2030. These changes would apply to months beginning after December 31, 2021.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The extension of the health coverage tax credit provides direct financial relief for those purchasing health coverage.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5

    The bill extends a tax credit that helps middle-income families afford health coverage.

  • Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+5

    The bill extends the health coverage tax credit, which reduces the tax burden for qualifying families.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    Extending a tax credit reduces federal revenue and effectively increases government spending through lost tax receipts.