The United States Senate is scheduled to vote on two distinct proposals related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), originating from Democratic and Republican parties. These votes occur as existing ACA tax subsidies approach expiration. Neither proposal is anticipated to secure the 60 votes required for passage.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) stated that current insurance rates are observed to be doubling or tripling for some individuals. She indicated that a failure of Congress to act could result in a significant number of people losing their health insurance coverage.
Shaheen also commented on the political landscape, including her daughter, Stephanie Shaheen, who is campaigning for a U.S. House seat in New Hampshire. Stephanie Shaheen has expressed disagreement with her mother's previous vote to reopen the government. Senator Shaheen noted her understanding of her daughter's political stances and expressed anticipation for her daughter's independent voice in Congress, particularly on healthcare matters.