Democrats are coming woefully short in providing solutions for cost-of-living problems that are largely of their own making.
Congress needs to prioritize patient choice in 2026
More subsidies are an unproductive band-aid solution for a structural problem in health care that’s driving up the underlying costs.
Fitzpatrick votes for legislation passed for ACA subsidies – Bucks Round-Up – January 9, 2025
Fitzpatrick joined sixteen other GOP lawmakers and every House Democrat to advance the bill, which passed Thursday by a 230–196 vote.
Pennsylvania health care in 2025
The state has seen marked enthusiasm for AI innovation in health care while considering parameters for guardrails around the technology.
Statehouse and D.C. moderate Republicans rally for Affordable Care Act credits
Powerless to impact the rates on their own, state lawmakers appealed to their congressional counterparts to act.
Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan defy speaker Johnson to force vote on ACA subsidies
The petition, led by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), calls for a straight three-year extension of the enhanced ACA subsidies.
Fitzpatrick, GOP centrists hope to pair ACA subsidy extension with eligibility reforms
A squabble has developed between the House GOP leadership and party moderates over allowing a vote on extending expiring ACA subsidies.
Warrington enacts no-tax-increase budget with Democrats opposed – Bucks Round-Up – December 12, 2025
Warrington’s decision contrasts with its surrounding municipalities, Bucks County, and Central Bucks School District, all of which raised taxes.
Fetterman a yes, McCormick a no as Senate rejects extending ACA subsidies
Senators voted 51-48 on advancing a GOP health care plan that would have expanded health savings accounts as an alternative to the expiring tax credits.
Fitzpatrick files discharge petition to force vote on bill preventing ACA premium spikes
If 218 members sign on, the House must immediately debate and vote on the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act.
