S. 2556 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act
S. 2556 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 30, 2025, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 30, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act This bill makes permanent temporary provisions that generally expand eligibility for and increase the amount of the premium tax credit. This bill also repeals multiple Medicaid, Medicare, and health-related tax provisions enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 30, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4908) (Jul 30, 2025)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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