STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on Discharge Petition to Address Skyrocketing Health Care Premiums for American Families

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, December 11, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement:

“In less than three weeks, unless Congress acts now, Affordable Care Act tax credits will expire, and health insurance premiums will shoot up 175% — or $20,000 a year — for families in Jersey.  

This week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and I, with 36 of our Democratic and Republican colleagues, introduced new bipartisan legislation that includes a two-year extension of health insurance premium tax cuts for American families. It’s a commonsense proposal that will keep costs down and prevent families’ premiums from skyrocketing in January.

But, the Speaker of the House is refusing to bring our legislation to the floor for a vote. So, our bipartisan group just launched a discharge petition to force an immediate vote in the House. 

We must get this done now. We must find common ground and lower health insurance premiums. Time is running out for families.”

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