Jen Kiggans Voted Multiple Times To Not Extend Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, Leaving More Than 30,000 People In VA-02 To Face Skyrocketing Monthly Premiums

January 2026: Kiggans Voted Against A Bipartisan Bill Extending The Affordable Care Act Enhanced Tax Credits Through The End Of 2028

January 8, 2026: Kiggans Voted Against Extending The Affordable Care Act Enhanced Tax Credits Through The End Of 2028. In January 2026, Kiggans voted against: “Passage of the the bill, as amended, that would extend for three years, through the end of calendar year 2028, the enhanced tax credits to subsidize premiums for health insurance purchased on the Affordable Health Care Act health insurance markets. It would allow taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400 percent of the federal poverty line to receive tax credits for three more years. The measure would retroactively take effect Jan. 1, 2026.” The bill passed by a vote of 230-196. [H.R. 1834, Vote #11, 1/8/26; CQ, 1/8/26]

Kiggans Voted Against The Motion To Discharge The ACA Tax Credit Extension Vehicle. In January 2026, Kiggans voted against: “Jeffries, D-N.Y., motion to discharge from the House Rules Committee the rule (H Res 780) providing for consideration of the anticipated ACA tax credit extension vehicle (HR 1834).” The motion was agreed to by a vote of 221-205. [H.R. 780, Vote #4, 1/7/26; CQ, 1/7/26]

January 2026: Kiggans Was Not Among Four Republicans Who Signed A Discharge Petition To Force The Vote On ACA Tax Credit Extension

January 2026: Kiggans Was Not Among The Four Republican Representatives Who Signed A Discharge Petition To Force The Vote On The Extension Of ACA Enhanced Subsidies. “The House passed a bill on Thursday to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies for three years by a vote of 230-196 with 17 Republicans voting with Democrats and defying GOP leaders. Ahead of the vote, Democrats boasted that several Republicans were expected to defy their leadership team. […] After Speaker Mike Johnson resisted pressure to allow a vote on the subsidies late last year, a quartet of House Republicans -- Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Bresnahan and Mackenzie -- banded together before the holiday break and signed on to a Democratic discharge petition to force a vote on an ACA extension, much to the chagrin of GOP leaders.” [ABC, 1/8/26]

The One Big Beautiful Bill Did Not Extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) Advanced Premium Tax Credits, Which Covered “The Vast Majority” Of The 30,361 People In VA-02 On Marketplace Plans

North Carolina Health News: “Republicans In Congress Chose Not To Extend Tax Credits That Have Lowered Monthly Health Insurance Payments For The Vast Majority Of People Buying Coverage From The Affordable Care Act Marketplace.” “North Carolinians who rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace to buy their health insurance might want to start socking away extra savings for steep rate hikes expected in the coming year. In the nearly month and a half since President Donald Trump signed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ some of its impacts on monthly household expenses are becoming clearer. When writing the bill, Republicans in Congress chose not to extend tax credits that have lowered monthly health insurance payments for the vast majority of people buying coverage from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace since 2021.” [North Carolina Health News, 8/15/25]

KFF: More Than 30,000 People In VA-02 Were Enrolled In ACA Marketplace Plans. [KFF, 2/3/25]

VA-02: Share Of Population Enrolled In ACA Marketplace Plans
Marketplace Enrollees	Share of Pop. Enrolled In ACA Marketplace Plans
30,361	4%

[Kaiser Family Foundation, 2/3/25]

NOTE: According to KFF, Virginia did not make public how many of the 30,000 VA-02 residents on ACA Marketplace Plans benefited from Advanced Premium Tax Credits, though NC Health News reported that the “vast majority” of people on marketplace plans paid lower premiums using the tax credits.

Failure To Extend Affordable Care Act Advanced Premium Tax Credits Would Increase Health Care Premiums For Certain Groups Of VA-02 Beneficiaries By Nearly $1,000 A Month

KFF: Without Affordable Care Act Advanced Premium Tax Credits, A 60-Year Old Couple Making $82,000 In VA-02 Would See Their Premiums Rise By 172% A Month, Or $999. [KFF, 10/9/25]

Image: see original report, p. 21

[KFF, 10/9/25]

Kiggans Sought Credit For Leading Legislation That Would “Punt” An Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits Extension Until After The 2026 Midterms

POLITICO: “House Republicans Launch Bill To Extend Health Subsidies Past Midterms.” [POLITICO, 9/4/25]

In September 2025, Kiggans Sponsored Legislation That Would Extend Enhanced Tax Credits For Affordable Care Act Coverage. “Ten House Republicans are leading new legislation that would extend enhanced tax credits for coverage under the Democrats’ 2010 health law. While it’s unlikely to be enacted as a standalone proposition, it could offer the GOP a path forward on the issue, and sends an important signal that the party is increasingly seeing real political risk in letting these subsidies expire at the end of the year. ‘In Congress, I have made it my priority to protect Virginians — particularly seniors, small business owners, and middle-class families — from the burden of rising costs,’ said Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans, the bill’s lead sponsor, in a statement. ‘Although it is time to end all COVID-related incentives, we must be mindful of the impact this will have on families covered by the Affordable Care Act.” [POLITICO, 9/4/25]

Kiggans: “I Have Made It My Priority To Protect Virginians — Particularly Seniors, Small Business Owners, And Middle-Class Families — From The Burden Of Rising Costs.” “Ten House Republicans are leading new legislation that would extend enhanced tax credits for coverage under the Democrats’ 2010 health law. While it’s unlikely to be enacted as a standalone proposition, it could offer the GOP a path forward on the issue, and sends an important signal that the party is increasingly seeing real political risk in letting these subsidies expire at the end of the year. ‘In Congress, I have made it my priority to protect Virginians — particularly seniors, small business owners, and middle-class families — from the burden of rising costs,’ said Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans, the bill’s lead sponsor, in a statement. ‘Although it is time to end all COVID-related incentives, we must be mindful of the impact this will have on families covered by the Affordable Care Act.” [POLITICO, 9/4/25]

Politico: The Legislation Would “Punt” The Issue Of The Subsidies For One Year Past The 2026 Midterms. “Ten House Republicans are leading new legislation that would extend enhanced tax credits for coverage under the Democrats’ 2010 health law. While it’s unlikely to be enacted as a standalone proposition, it could offer the GOP a path forward on the issue, and sends an important signal that the party is increasingly seeing real political risk in letting these subsidies expire at the end of the year. […] The legislation would extend the subsidies for one year, punting the issue past the 2026 midterms. The current roster of Republican co-sponsors is composed of some of the most vulnerable incumbents of this election cycle: Along with Kiggans, they are Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Rob Bresnahan of Pennsylvania, Young Kim and David Valadao of California, Jeff Hurd of Colorado, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Tom Kean of New Jersey, Juan Ciscomani of Arizona and Mike Lawler of New York.” [POLITICO, 9/4/25]
Kiggans: “Congress Needs To Develop A Responsible, Sustainable Plan Before These COVID Credits Expire.” “In Congress, I have made it my priority to protect Virginians — particularly seniors, small business owners, and middle-class families — from the burden of rising costs,’ said Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans, the bill’s lead sponsor, in a statement. ‘Although it is time to end all COVID-related incentives, we must be mindful of the impact this will have on families covered by the Affordable Care Act.’ ‘Congress needs to develop a responsible, sustainable plan before these COVID credits expire,’ she continued. ‘Raising costs for families with little notice, and potentially stripping them of access to care, is simply unacceptable.” [POLITICO, 9/4/25]

Kiggans Acknowledged “More Than 33,000” Of Her Constituents And A Record 24.2 Million Americans Took Advantage Of The Tax Credits “To Make Their Monthly Health Insurance Premiums More Affordable”

Kiggans: “More Than 33,000 Constituents In Virginia’s Second District Relied On This Tax Credit To Make Their Monthly Health Insurance Premiums More Affordable.” “Under current law, the enhanced Premium Tax Credit—established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), expanded during COVID under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and later extended through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—is set to expire at the end of this year. The COVID pandemic is over and these tax credits should end, but there must be a reasonable approach so hardworking families can continue to afford healthcare. ‘In 2024 alone, more than 33,000 constituents in Virginia’s Second District relied on this tax credit to make their monthly health insurance premiums more affordable. If Congress fails to act, those same Virginians will soon face shocking cost increases that could put essential health care coverage out of reach,’ Rep. Kiggans continued.” [Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, Press Release, 9/4/25]

Kiggans: “If Congress Fails To Act, Those Same Virginians Will Soon Face Shocking Cost Increases That Could Put Essential Health Care Coverage Out Of Reach.” “Under current law, the enhanced Premium Tax Credit—established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), expanded during COVID under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and later extended through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—is set to expire at the end of this year. The COVID pandemic is over and these tax credits should end, but there must be a reasonable approach so hardworking families can continue to afford healthcare. ’In 2024 alone, more than 33,000 constituents in Virginia’s Second District relied on this tax credit to make their monthly health insurance premiums more affordable. If Congress fails to act, those same Virginians will soon face shocking cost increases that could put essential health care coverage out of reach,’ Rep. Kiggans continued.” [Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, Press Release, 9/4/25]
Kiggans Press Release: “Because Of This Income-Based Premium Tax Credit, A Record 24.2 Million People Signed Up For Coverage During Open Enrollment In 2025.” “Under current law, the enhanced Premium Tax Credit—established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), expanded during COVID under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and later extended through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—is set to expire at the end of this year. The COVID pandemic is over and these tax credits should end, but there must

be a reasonable approach so hardworking families can continue to afford healthcare. ’In 2024 alone, more than 33,000 constituents in Virginia’s Second District relied on this tax credit to make their monthly health insurance premiums more affordable. If Congress fails to act, those same Virginians will soon face shocking cost increases that could put essential health care coverage out of reach,’ Rep. Kiggans continued. […] Because of this income-based premium tax credit, a record 24.2 million people signed up for coverage during open enrollment in 2025. In fact, middle-income enrollees increased from 140,000 in 2021 to 900,000 in 2024. Without this extension, millions of self-employed workers and small business owners will see their premiums increase by more than $11,000 a year.” [Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, Press Release, 9/4/25]

Kiggans Admitted She Would Not Fight Her Party On Extending The ACA Tax Credits

The New York Times Headline: “How An Obamacare Deadline Is Colliding With Shutdown Negotiations.” [The New York Times, 9/11/25]

Kiggans Said That She Was Not Interested In Shutting Down The Government If GOP Leaders Did Not Agree To Extend The Expiring Enhanced ACA Premium Tax Credits. “Rep. Jen Kiggans told Benjamin Thursday that she’s not interested in shutting down the government if GOP leaders don’t agree to extend expiring enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. […] [Kiggans] is the lead sponsor of bipartisan legislation that would extend the subsidies for one year, putting her at odds with a large faction of fiscal hawks who strongly oppose the policy. Johnson has been noncommittal on an extension, even as Kiggans and others warn there would be major political risk in not taking action.” [POLITICO, Inside Congress, 9/12/25]

Kiggans Said That “Extension Of The Tax Credits, And [A] CR Is One Vehicle, But I Don’t Have An Interest In Shutting Down The Government.” “Rep. Jen Kiggans told Benjamin Thursday that she’s not interested in shutting down the government if GOP leaders don’t agree to extend expiring enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. ‘We could accomplish the goal of an extension of the tax credits, and [a] CR is one vehicle, but I don’t have an interest in shutting down the government,’ the Virginia Republican said in an interview. ‘I represent a big military district and people who rely on those federal paychecks.’ [Kiggans] is the lead sponsor of bipartisan legislation that would extend the subsidies for one year, putting her at odds with a large faction of fiscal hawks who strongly oppose the policy. Johnson has been noncommittal on an extension, even as Kiggans and others warn there would be major political risk in not taking action.” [POLITICO, Inside Congress, 9/12/25]

House Leadership Confirmed That ACA Tax Credit Extension Would Not Be In A Continuing Resolution

NOTUS: “Speaker Mike Johnson Confirms ACA Subsidy Extension Won’t Be In Short-Term Funding Bill.” [NOTUS, 9/15/25]

House Leadership Confirmed That ACA Tax Credit Extension Would Not Be In A Continuing Resolution. “House Republicans have no plans to include an extension for expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies in a short-term stopgap funding measure Congress needs to pass this week. Democrats have demanded concessions on health care — many specifically pointing to the subsidies — as critical in exchange for their votes. If the subsidies expire at the end of the year, millions of Americans could otherwise see their health care premiums spike. A handful of vulnerable Republicans are likewise pressuring leadership to extend the subsidies but are less adamant they be included in a must-pass funding measure. Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed to NOTUS on Monday that he does not plan to include any extension to the subsidies in the continuing resolution. ‘That’s a December policy issue, not a September funding issue,’ he said.” [NOTUS, 9/15/25]

House Speaker Mike Johnson: “That’s A December Policy Issue, Not A September Funding Issue.” “House Republicans have no plans to include an extension for expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies in a short-term stopgap funding measure Congress needs to pass this week. Democrats have demanded concessions on health care — many specifically pointing to the subsidies — as critical in exchange for their votes. If the subsidies expire at the end of the year, millions of Americans could otherwise see

their health care premiums spike. A handful of vulnerable Republicans are likewise pressuring leadership to extend the subsidies but are less adamant they be included in a must-pass funding measure. Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed to NOTUS on Monday that he does not plan to include any extension to the subsidies in the continuing resolution. ‘That’s a December policy issue, not a September funding issue,’ he said.” [NOTUS, 9/15/25]

Kiggans Said “We Don’t Need These” When Talking About The ACA Premium Tax Credits

Kiggans Said “We Don’t Need These Same Incentives That We’ve Given People” In Response To Extending The ACA Premium Tax Credits. “Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) is leading the bill along with GOP Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Rob Bresnahan (Pa.), Carlos Gimenez (Fla.), David Valadao (Calif.), Young Kim (Calif.), Jeff Hurd (Colo.), Tom Kean (N.J.) and Juan Ciscomani (Ariz.). Democratic Reps. Tom Suozzi (N.Y.) and Jared Golden (Maine) have signed on, too. Kiggans told us she supports an effort to ‘reasonably phase out’ the boosted subsidies but Congress is ‘out of time’ and needs a one-year patch to avert premium hikes. She spoke with Johnson about it on Wednesday during a Republican Governance Group lunch. ‘Covid is over, we don’t need these same incentives that we’ve given people,’ Kiggans told us. ‘But we can’t do it tomorrow. It can’t be just cold turkey.” [Punchbowl News, 9/4/25]

Kiggans: “Covid Is Over, We Don’t Need These Same Incentives That We’ve Given People,’ Kiggans Told Us. ‘But We Can’t Do It Tomorrow. It Can’t Be Just Cold Turkey.” “Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) is leading the bill along with GOP Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Rob Bresnahan (Pa.), Carlos Gimenez (Fla.), David Valadao (Calif.), Young Kim (Calif.), Jeff Hurd (Colo.), Tom Kean (N.J.) and Juan Ciscomani (Ariz.). Democratic Reps. Tom Suozzi (N.Y.) and Jared Golden (Maine) have signed on, too. Kiggans told us she supports an effort to ‘reasonably phase out’ the boosted subsidies but Congress is ‘out of time’ and needs a one-year patch to avert premium hikes. She spoke with Johnson about it on Wednesday during a Republican Governance Group lunch. ‘Covid is over, we don’t need these same incentives that we’ve given people,’ Kiggans told us. ‘But we can’t do it tomorrow. It can’t be just cold turkey.” [Punchbowl News, 9/4/25]

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