John, last night, the federal government shut down.

Let’s be clear about why this happened: Republicans control the House, the Senate, AND the White House. They could have worked to pass a usable budget that doesn’t jack up health care premiums for millions of families across the country.

Instead, they turned their backs on everyday people to give the ultra-wealthy a tax break. It’s ridiculous. 

Lauren fought to extend popular tax credits for health care to keep costs down in her Health Care Affordability Act. Republicans rejected this plan — even when several Republican senators admitted it was popular with voters. 

Look where that landed us:

• The federal government has shut down.
• Health care premiums are expected to double if these tax credits expire. 
• Wealthy billionaires are getting ahead while working families fall behind. 

Lauren is working to extend these health care tax credits and reopen the government — and she’s hoping you’ll join her in calling out Republicans for failing to protect our health care. Add your name alongside hers today →

Thank you. We’ll have more soon about Lauren’s fight for affordable, accessible health care.

— Team Underwood