Kansas congresswoman Sharice Davids is calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to vote immediately on extending the health-insurance premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, which are due to expire at the end of December. Her request comes in a letter signed by 59 lawmakers sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson, pointing out that more than 24 million Americans could face large premium hikes in 2026 without this extension. Davids, a Democrat representing Kansas’ 3rd District, noted that roughly 160,000 Kansans benefited from the credits last year, saving an average of about $700 each. She warned that delaying action will force many Americans to choose between health coverage and basic needs. Republican critics argue the credits are too costly — with estimates of up to $350 billion over the next decade — and say they fuel insurance industry profits. Davids says a bipartisan majority supports the extension and that the House should not fall behind the Senate, where leadership has already pledged a vote. The outcome matters now because, without congressional action, insurance plans under the ACA could become much less affordable for millions of people beginning next year.
