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H.R. 1834 · 119th Congress

To advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Passed HouseJan 8, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Feb 10, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319. The House passed it 230–196. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn yes. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1834 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Feb 10, 2026).

26 U.S.C. 36B Refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan

  • (b) Premium assistance credit amount changed · Sec. 1(a) · see the words
What the words would change: every change, in place (2)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 26 U.S.C. 36B(b)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 1834 Sec. 1(a)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "through 2025" and inserting "through 2028", and

    Bill text · Current law (26 U.S.C. 36B)

  2. 26 U.S.C. 36B(b)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 1834 Sec. 1(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "before January 1, 2026" and inserting "before January 1, 2029".

    Bill text · Current law (26 U.S.C. 36B)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jan 8, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 11). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H213-217) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Mar 4, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 8, 2026 · HousePassed 230–196
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 17 yes, 196 noD 213 yes, 0 noEach member · Record