The Senate has advanced a package to end the shutdown – with House consideration expected today. The package, however, holds off on addressing the soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act premium tax credit enhancements until after the government reopens. Meanwhile, lawmakers continue to offer proposals on how to modify premium tax credits while maintaining healthcare access.
On November 9, Senate Majority Leader Thune forwarded what he described as a “clean continuing resolution (CR), packaged with three bipartisan, yearlong appropriations bills.” The Senate approved the CR 60-40 Monday night, with the House scheduled to take up the package Wednesday.
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