WASHINGTON — Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., is leading the charge to fix a ticking time bomb that could contribute to Democrats in swing districts like hers to be defeated in November and switch control of the House to the Republicans.
At issue are pending cost increases in health insurance purchased under the Affordable Care Act, with voters to learn just before the midterm elections that temporarily boosted subsidies will expire in 2023 — that is, unless Congress acts.
