Subsidies
Discharge Petition Forces House Vote on ACA Subsidy Extension as GOP Pushes Alternative Reforms
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After weeks of stalemate over expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, a Democratic-led discharge petition reached the crucial 218 signatures—with help from four House Republicans—clearing the way for a House vote on a clean three‑year extension of enhanced subsidies that are set to lapse at year’s end.
Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy issued Decree 1428 of 2025 to exclude private, diplomatic, and official vehicles from the diesel subsidy under the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC). The move aims to correct distortions in subsidy use and safeguard public finances, with gradual implementation in ten departments. Public transport for cargo and passengers remains exempt to prevent effects on food prices and transportation costs.
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The Chaco government announced that the urban public transport fare will rise to $1.885 starting January 12, 2026, making it one of the highest in the country. To cushion the impact, the state will allocate over $1.800 million monthly in subsidies. The decision follows public hearings and aims to ensure service continuity.
With enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire Dec. 31, Sen. Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, is urging Congress to steer the aid into patient‑controlled accounts rather than to insurers. The idea has drawn support from President Donald Trump and interest from some senators as leaders prepare a December vote secured in the deal that ended the shutdown.
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The Huila Governorate, Neiva City Hall, and León Aguilera Constructor delivered housing subsidy resolutions to 196 Neiva families. This event marks a key step toward homeownership for the beneficiaries. Participants were able to learn firsthand about the project's progress.