A amendment with bipartisan support in the House that would extend enhanced ACA subsidies for another two years doesn’t have support of Republican leadership.
The amendment, which would include changes to subsidy eligibility, faced criticism from elite GOP House members who want spending cuts to offset the cost of the extension, The Hillreported.
The measure is expected to be introduced in the House Rules Committee on Tuesday led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and other moderate Republicans.
If the amendment does pass out of committee, it would be added to a health care bill introduced by Republicans on Dec. 12.
The Hill separately reported that Democrats are awaiting permission from their leadership before supporting bipartisan measures to extend enhanced subsidies.
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