Republican and Democratic lawmakers diverge on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, facing a December deadline amid concerns over rising health insurance premiums and 2026 election impacts.

House Republicans backed bipartisan discharge petitions to extend expiring ACA subsidies, challenging GOP leadership as health insurance premiums threaten to rise for 20 million Americans.

Senate failure to advance healthcare bills jeopardizes ACA subsidies for millions, exposing bipartisan disagreement and potential market impacts.