[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S8236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                               H.R. 5371

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the legislation 
that was recently signed into law to fund the Federal Government 
through January 30, 2026. Like many of my colleagues and people across 
the country, I wanted the shutdown to end. I also believe the 
legislation to reopen the government should have included provisions to 
lower escalating healthcare costs. Lowering costs overall, from 
healthcare to groceries to electricity, is the top priority for 
Minnesotans and for me. The Nation is facing a healthcare crisis that 
will raise costs and threaten access to healthcare for many Minnesotans 
if Congress does not act.
  If the President and congressional Republicans do not extend the 
healthcare tax credits, the health insurance premiums of millions of 
Americans will double next year. This premium increase will be felt by 
many, including families, small businesses and their employees, and 
people living in rural communities. I am committed to lowering 
healthcare costs and will do everything I can to get this done. I urge 
my colleagues to do the same.

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