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Schumer And AOC Introduce Legislation To Restore Health Coverage For 450,000 New Yorkers

Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation with Chuck Schumer to restore New York’s Essential Plan coverage.

Schumer And AOC Introduce Legislation To Restore Health Coverage For 450,000 New Yorkers
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation to restore New York’s Essential Plan coverage, which they say was lost by nearly 450,000 residents under H.R. 1. The proposal would restore federal funding and let states expand coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s Basic Health Plan.

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Representative and sponsor of the proposed legislation

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic Leader and sponsor of the proposed legislation

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator who co-led the bill’s introduction

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Grace Meng
D · NY-6

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Jerrold Nadler
D · NY-12

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Laura Gillen
D · NY-4

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned in criticism of H.R. 1

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Representative listed as a cosponsor

House Democratic Leader and listed cosponsor

Josh Riley
D · NY-19

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Patrick Ryan
D · NY-18

Representative listed as a cosponsor

George Latimer
D · NY-16

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Representative listed as a cosponsor

John W. Mannion
D · NY-22

Representative listed as a cosponsor

Paul Tonko
D · NY-20

Representative listed as a cosponsor

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Schumer and Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bill to Restore Health Coverage

Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation seeking to restore health coverage eligibility, including eligibility for New York’s Essential Plan. Center outlets describe the bill’s eligibility changes, with coverage losses and political stakes emphasized alongside a more provision-focused account.

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