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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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What has happened

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  1. Feb 10, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.Senate
  2. Feb 9, 2026Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
  3. Jan 26, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
  4. Jan 16, 2026Senate returned papers to the House.House floor actions
  5. Jan 15, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  6. Jan 15, 2026Senate returned papers to House by Unanimous Consent.Senate
  7. Jan 13, 2026House requested return of papers pursuant to H. Res. 991House floor actions
  8. Jan 12, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
  9. Jan 8, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  10. Jan 8, 2026On 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 recordHouse floor actions
  11. 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
  12. Jan 8, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  13. Jan 8, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1834.House floor actions
  14. Jan 8, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 780. (consideration: CR H213-227)House floor actions
  15. Mar 21, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
  16. Mar 21, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.House committee actions
  17. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
  18. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.House committee actions
  19. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  20. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  21. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  22. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  23. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  24. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  25. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  26. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  27. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  28. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  29. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  30. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  31. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  32. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  33. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  34. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  35. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  36. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  37. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  38. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  39. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committees on Natural Resources, House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Small Business, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Rules, Ethics, Energy and Commerce, the Budget, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations.House floor actions
  40. Mar 4, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  41. 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