Keep Healthcare Affordable Act

House Bill

H.R. 6016

119th Congress

Keep Healthcare Affordable Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Obernolte

R - CA

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill would extend and expand the premium tax credit, which helps make health insurance more affordable for many Americans. It would keep the increased amount of the tax credit in place until 2030, and also allow the credit to be used by people with incomes up to 1000% of the federal poverty level, up from the current 400% limit.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would extend and expand the premium tax credit, which helps make health insurance more affordable for many Americans. It would keep the increased amount of the tax credit in place until 2030, and also allow the credit to be used by people with incomes up to 1000% of the federal poverty level, up from the current 400% limit.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This bill requires certain agencies to coordinate and support activities to advance quantum information science.Specifically, the National Quantum Coordination Office must establish a liaison between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation to coordinate activities under the National Quantum Initiative Program. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must report on the program's progress. The bill also requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support a Manufacturing USA institute that focuses on manufacturing processes and the related workforce for quantum computing and technology.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends the enhanced premium tax credit, which provides more financial assistance for health insurance premiums, until 2030
Increases the income limit for receiving the premium tax credit from 400% of the federal poverty level to 1000%
Aims to keep health insurance more affordable for a wider range of Americans

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would continue to make health insurance more financially accessible for millions of Americans, including middle-income families who may have previously been ineligible for premium assistance. This could allow more people to enroll in and maintain health coverage, leading to potential improvements in public health and reduced financial strain on households.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6016, 119th Congress (2025). "Keep Healthcare Affordable Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6016