Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026
United States119th CongressHR-8242House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary
This bill aims to extend the availability of the health coverage tax credit , providing continued financial assistance for eligible individuals' health insurance expenses. It achieves this by amending a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which governs the tax credit's duration. Specifically, the legislation revises the credit's sunset clause, changing the previous expiration date from "before January 1, 2022" to "before January 1, 2030." This significant extension ensures that the credit remains accessible for an additional eight years. The proposed changes are designed to be effective for all months beginning after December 31, 2021, thereby providing a seamless continuation of the credit without any lapse.
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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