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flag Rep. Sam Liccardo opposes federal spending without ACA tax credit extensions, warning of shutdown and massive premium hikes.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag Dr. Fahd Kahn and nonprofit volunteers said rising demand and shrinking resources are overwhelming services, making it nearly impossible to meet community needs. flag Congress faces a shutdown deadline at the end of September.

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