WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted no on funding legislation that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits.
“Today, I voted no on a bill that fails the American people. This legislation does nothing to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that keep healthcare affordable for more than 22 million Americans. That means millions will have to pay significantly more for their healthcare in the coming months or lose their insurance entirely. This will also have a ripple effect leading to rate increases for nearly everyone in this country.
And while everyday Americans are left behind, this bill continues to protect Congressional Republicans’ billionaire and corporate donors, keeping in place massive tax cuts paid for by ripping healthcare away from 15 million Americans and gutting food benefits for those who need them most by over $180 billion.
On top of that, this legislation allows Senate Republicans, like Ron Johnson, who were investigated for their involvement in the January 6th insurrection to enrich themselves by suing the federal government for $1 million, or possibly more.”
