Dear Health Advocates,

Late last week, the House passed a 3-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits by a 230-196 vote, with 17 Republicans joining all Democrats. It is important that we both celebrate this win and turn our attention to the Senate, where this legislation needs 60 votes to get to President Trump's desk. While it is uncertain how Leader Thune will handle this bill, it's critical that we contact senators and demand they extend the enhanced premium tax credits ASAP.

You can find resources and ways to take action, including direct links to message Congress and share your story, on our Lower Health Care Costs Now campaign page.

Stop the Healthcare Heist Emergency Week of Action

To that end, the Economic Security Project is continuing to host their Stop the Healthcare Heist Week of Action until January 15, with a specific focus on a vote in the Senate this week. The following actions will help us ensure our voices are heard during this crucial time:

Use social media!
- Tag your member
- Use #HealthcareHeist
- Use graphics supplied by Economic Security Project
Reach out to your members directly!
- Continue to thank those who championed affordability and call out those who voted against it
- Turn your attention to the Senate
  - Email using CHN Action's form
  - Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121

You can find the full toolkit, talking points, and graphics at this link. Please reach out to Anna Aurilio ([email protected]) with any questions.

NEXT WEEK! Families USA's 2026 Health Action Conference
- The 2026 Families USA Health Action Conference is next week and we want to be sure you can purchase your tickets before they sell out. That's right, we have a hard cap for registrants that we'll undoubtedly hit before the conference starts, and we want you to buy tickets before they're gone for good! We'll be bringing together policymakers, movement leaders, and health justice advocates from across the country to engage on the most pressing health care issues we're facing right now. You can find our full agenda here.
NEXT WEEK! Webinar - Healthcare in Peril: Preparing and Protecting Our Communities from ACA & Medicaid Cuts
- Please join this timely webinar hosted by a coalition of health care advocates, civil rights leaders, and community leaders to learn how you can prepare our communities through information and action. The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, NAACP, the National Council of Negro Women, the National Urban League, the Southern Poverty Law Center, UnidosUS, the Coalition on Human Needs, Community Catalyst, Families USA, the National Health Law Program, and Protect Our Care have come together to cosponsor the event. As healthcare premiums price working people out of coverage and new work requirements, slashes in funding, and tightening restrictions threaten those who are most vulnerable among us, now is the time to organize, strategize, and fight back. Register here.
NEW! Sign On Opportunity: Urge Congress to Pass Pro-Consumer Reforms to Lower Health Care Costs, Families USA.
- As we approach January 30 and a potential opportunity to advance a health extenders package, please join us in sending this letter to Congress urging it to pass pro-consumer reforms that will lower healthcare costs now and provide relief to families. You can read the letter here. To sign on in support, please fill out this form by EOD Tuesday, January 20.
Email Writing Campaign: Tell you members to pass an extension of the ACA premium tax credits and make health insurance more affordable for tens of millions of people! Coalition on Human Needs.

NEW! Press Release: Families USA Applauds House Passage of Three-Year Extension of ACA Tax Credits After Forced Vote, Families USA.
NEW! Summary: Case Explainer: Chianne D. v. Harris, NHeLP.
NEW! Press Release: MAJOR MEDICAID VICTORY IN FLORIDA: Federal Court Orders Florida Medicaid to Halt Terminations and Reform “Incomprehensible” Notices After Finding Constitutional Violations, NHeLP.

Advocates Meeting: Wednesday Advocates Meeting Zoom call, Coalition on Human Needs hosting every Wednesday at 9:30 AM ET.
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