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Rep. Sam Liccardo opposes federal spending without ACA tax credit extensions, warning of shutdown and massive premium hikes.
U.S. Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-Calif., said he will oppose any federal spending bill that doesn’t extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, warning their expiration could trigger a government shutdown and cause up to 75% premium hikes, leaving 17 million Americans—3.2 million in California—without coverage.
Speaking in Mountain View on September 22, 2025, he demanded accountability for any funding agreement and criticized Republican-backed spending plans that cut Medicaid and CalFresh.
Local health and safety net leaders reported severe funding reductions, with food and homelessness programs cut by 13% and 32%, respectively, and $2.5 million in emergency grants frozen.
Dr. Fahd Kahn and nonprofit volunteers said rising demand and shrinking resources are overwhelming services, making it nearly impossible to meet community needs.
Congress faces a shutdown deadline at the end of September.
El representante Sam Liccardo se opone al gasto federal sin extensiones de créditos fiscales de la ACA, advirtiendo de cierre y aumentos masivos de primas.