Husted introduces plan to make health care more affordable, prevent fraud, provide premium stability

December 9, 2025
“I wasn’t in Congress when Democrats created the broken ACA system or the Biden COVID subsidies, but I’m working to be part of the bipartisan solution to make health care more affordable for American families.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Accountability for Better Care (ABC) Act. The bill would extend the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) by two years, creating a runway for Congress to address the root causes of higher health care costs. He provided the following statement:

“I wasn’t in Congress when Democrats created the broken ACA system or the Biden COVID subsidies, but I’m working to be part of the bipartisan solution to make health care more affordable for American families.

“Without any action, many American families will see their premiums rise significantly. American health care is not underfunded; it is under-accountable. My Accountability for Better Care Act allows Congress to address the root causes of higher health care costs, while providing Americans with stability in their premiums.

“It’s time to work together, solve the problem and deliver real relief for the American people.”

The Accountability for Better Care Act would:

Full text of the bill is availablehere. A summary of the bill is availablehere.