[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H6028]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     KEEPING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE

  (Mr. COSTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to warn my colleagues of the 
pending healthcare crisis that Congress is allowing to happen. As 
Sergeant Friday used to say: ``Just the facts, ma'am.''
  I am speaking on behalf of the facts that are impacting the people of 
the San Joaquin Vallen in California, the bread basket that puts food 
on America's dinner table every night.
  Yesterday, my colleagues on the other side passed a partisan bill 
that fails to renew the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax 
credits that help over 24 million American families afford coverage.
  In my district, over 65,000 families risk losing Medicaid. Another 
22,000 families face higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs. This also 
impacts the hospitals and healthcare clinics which provide that 
important care, especially in rural areas. By the way, that is also 
jobs.
  Congress has a responsibility to prevent families from being priced 
out of the healthcare market. That is the bottom line. There is a 
bipartisan solution ready to go. Instead, we are going home for the 
holidays. We are not addressing the issue.
  Madam Speaker, I will not be leaving town until we bring this measure 
to the floor. Every American deserves reliable and afford healthcare.

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