Dear Health Advocates,

Last week, the government reopened after Congress passed a funding package 60-40 in the Senate and 222-209 in the House.

The bill funds most federal agencies through the end of January and some through September 30, 2026 (notably including SNAP), but it does not include any extension of the enhanced health care tax credits, which had been Democrats’ longstanding demand. While Senate Democrats secured a promise from Leader Thune to hold a vote on the enhanced credits by mid-December, there is no guarantee enough Republicans will vote for the bill to overcome a filibuster. Even if the Senate passes the bill, there is no guarantee the House will bring it up for a vote or that the President will sign it.

We know Senators are working to discuss the specifics of a bill, but Families USA and our partners have been clear from the start: Congress must act quickly to pass a clean extension of these ACA tax credits and ensure millions of Americans can continue to access affordable care.

As we said, the fight continues for health care affordability! Families USA is joining Popular Democracy and nearly 20 national co-sponsors for a Save the ACA Rally at the Capitol this Wednesday, November 19, at 11 am in Area 8 (grassy area between 1st and Constitution). You can follow this link for more information.

Health Action Conference

The conference will be held from January 22-23 here in Washington, DC at the Capital Hilton. Whether you're a HAC veteran or a first-timer, we hope you can join other dynamic health advocates from across the country to strengthen the movement for health and health care justice.

Find more details and register here.

HAC Registration

Take Action: Send an email to your Senators and Representatives asking them to prioritize affordability in the budget bill!
Call to Action: Please join Families USA and Tell Your Members of Congress: Health Care Cuts Are Unacceptable: Email Writing Campaign

NEW! Fact Sheet: November Is Diabetes Awareness Month, Families USA.
NEW! Insights blog: Republicans’ Harmful Budget Cuts and Attacks Are Undermining Immigrants’ Health Care, Families USA.
NEW! Blog: Clarifying Access: What New Federal SNAP Restrictions and Guidance Mean for Immigrant Communities, NILC.
UPDATED! Fact Sheets: The Importance of Premium Tax Credits: Affording Health Insurance Coast to Coast, Families USA.

THIS WEEK! Save the ACA Rally
- On November 19th, Popular Democracy, Fair Share America, SEIU, MoveOn, Public Citizen, National Nurses United, People’s Action, Economic Security Project, Network, Coalition for Human Needs, Be A Hero, Americans for Tax Fairness, Caring Across Generations, Public Health Awakened, United for Respect, Protect Our Care, Families USA and Faith in Action, will mobilize community leaders from across the country to Washington, D.C., to ensure that protecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains at the center of those priorities. There will be an action on Wednesday at 11 am in Area 8 (grassy area between 1st and Constitution). You can register for the event here.
THIS WEEK! Webinar - The Cost of Being Well
- Young Invincibles is hosting an advocacy call titled, The Cost of Being Well: How students can take action for basic needs on Tuesday, November 18th, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET. This advocacy call will focus on how access to basic needs like food and mental health services supports student success. Register here.
NEXT MONTH! Webinar - Defend Progress. Extend Coverage. Empower Consumers. Protecting CGM Access at the State-level
Advocates Meeting: Wednesday Advocates Meeting Zoom call, Coalition on Human Needs hosting every Wednesday at 9:30 AM ET.
Shared Advocacy Calendar: Coalition on Human Needs. Check out weeks of action and upcoming events