Bills · HR 6016
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6016Taxation
Keep Healthcare Affordable Act
INTRO NOV 10· LAST ACTION NOV 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the affordability of health insurance for many Americans. If it becomes law, millions of people who currently rely on financial assistance for their marketplace health plans would avoid a substantial increase in their monthly premiums that is otherwise set to occur at the end of 2025. This ensures continuity of affordable coverage for those already benefiting.
Furthermore, by dramatically increasing the income cap for eligibility, the bill would make quality health insurance more accessible to a much larger portion of the middle class who previously earned too much to qualify for assistance. This could lead to more people getting insured and reducing financial strain related to healthcare costs. If the bill doesn't pass, current financial assistance will expire, potentially leading to higher premiums for millions and making marketplace insurance less affordable for those with higher incomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the existing, more generous rules for financial help to pay for health insurance premiums (known as premium assistance amounts) for four more years, through December 31, 2029.
This ensures that millions of Americans currently receiving aid do not face higher health insurance costs starting in 2026.
PROVISION 02
Significantly increases the maximum income level at which individuals and families can qualify for premium tax credits, raising it from 400% to 1000% of the federal poverty line.
This makes financial assistance for health insurance available to a much broader range of middle and upper-middle-income earners.
PROVISION 03
These changes take effect for health insurance plans covering taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This establishes when the extended and expanded financial help will begin to impact people's health insurance costs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 3 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 10
Introduced in House
NOV 10
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6016
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 10, 2025
Last actionNov 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025
House BillHR 6016Taxation
Keep Healthcare Affordable Act
INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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