Senate Democrats to Force Vote on Three-Year Health Care Tax Credit Extension

Senate Democrats will force a vote on a bill to extend expanded health care tax credits for three years. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the plan on Wednesday. The tax credits help lower the cost of health insurance for millions of Americans. They were initially expanded under the American Rescue Plan and are currently set to expire soon. Schumer said Democrats will use a procedural maneuver to bring the bill to the Senate floor. The move will require all senators to go on record regarding the popular subsidies. The outcome of the vote remains uncertain in the closely divided chamber. The extension would need bipartisan support to pass.