Immediate Resolutions That Can Stop The Government Shutdown

“What lies at the heart of this struggle? … Twenty million Americans will see their healthcare costs soar. Additionally, 15 million individuals will be removed from Medicaid, fundamentally undermining this program. This is unprecedented in U.S. history. Furthermore, the closure of hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics compounds the crisis,” states U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro. If the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits expire, premium costs for over 20 million Marketplace enrollees may more than double by 2026, potentially leaving 4 million Americans without healthcare coverage. The repercussions of the “Big Ugly Bill” could lead to the shutdown of 700 rural hospitals, leaving 15 million Americans uninsured. Legislative measures in Congress aim to avert this impending catastrophe and resolve the ongoing government shutdown, impacting families nationwide. Meanwhile, misinformation perpetuated by the Trump administration distracts from pressing realities, such as the loss of over $60 billion in federal funding that threatens vital services. The shutdown fosters a perilous divide between fact and fiction.