November 4, 2025
Mr. Welch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary enhanced premium credits, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Extension of temporary enhanced premium credits
(a) In general
Clause (iii) of section 36B(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
(1)
by striking January 1, 2026
and inserting January 1, 2028
, and
(2)
by striking 2025
in the heading and inserting 2027
.
(b) Taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400 percent of the poverty line
Section 36B(c)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
(1)
by striking January 1, 2026
and inserting January 1, 2028
, and
(2)
by striking 2025
in the heading and inserting 2027
.
(c) Effective date
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Sec. 2. Extension of open enrollment period for plan year 2026
With respect to plan year 2026, the annual open enrollment period required to be provided by the Exchanges under section 1311(c)(6) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18031(c)(6)) shall extend until January 15, 2026.