STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on Discharge Petition to Address Skyrocketing Health Care Premiums for American Families

<p><strong>WASHINGTON, DC </strong>— Today, December 11, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement:</p>

<p>“In less than three weeks, unless Congress acts now, Affordable Care Act tax credits will expire, and health insurance premiums will shoot up 175% — or $20,000 a year — for families in Jersey.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and I, with 36 of our Democratic and Republican colleagues, introduced new bipartisan legislation that includes a two-year extension of health insurance premium tax cuts for American families. It’s a commonsense proposal that will keep costs down and prevent families’ premiums from skyrocketing in January.</p>

<p>But, the Speaker of the House is refusing to bring our legislation to the floor for a vote. So, our bipartisan group just launched a discharge petition to force an immediate vote in the House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We must get this done now. We must find common ground and lower health insurance premiums. Time is running out for families.”</p>

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