Washington, D.C. — In 2026, Americans are projected to face steep increases in health care costs as the direct result of congressional Republicans’ policy choices. The Republican majorities in Congress have repeatedly rejected efforts to extend enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act marketplace shoppers during the budget reconciliation process and again this month. At the same time, the Trump administration finalized harmful regulations that will shrink health insurance marketplace enrollment and increase out-of-pocket costs, and insurers are citing the Trump administration’s tariffs, including those expected on prescription drugs, as drivers of premium increases for 2026. The Trump administration’s Big “Beautiful” Bill went even further, slashing Medicaid and Medicare in ways that will leave millions uninsured, shift billions in uncompensated care costs back onto hospitals and other care providers, and raise costs for patients.
Congressional Republicans’ health care agenda is driving up premiums, guaranteeing that families will pay more for less. And now, reports indicate that Republicans in Congress are preparing to shut down the government this week in order to continue their own self-inflicted health crisis on the American people.
Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund on September 29, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT to examine the true cost of the Republican health care agenda and to highlight what’s at stake if Congress fails to act.
WHO:
Keynote Remarks:
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Distinguished Panelists:
Andrea Harris, Director of Policy Programs, Protect Our Care
Chrysa Osteno, Affordable Care Act Marketplace Enrollee
Moderator:
Natasha Murphy, Director, Health Policy, Center for American Progress Action Fund
WHEN:
Monday, September 29, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
RSVP:
To join the virtual audience, please RSVP here.
If you have questions for our panel, please submit them on Zoom during the event.
For more information or to speak to an expert, contact Mishka Espey at [email protected].