Hello partners,  As we approach January 30 and a potential opportunity to advance a health extenders package, please join us in sending this letter to Congress urging it to pass pro-consumer reforms that will lower healthcare costs now and provide relief to families.  You can read the letter here. T…

17 House Republicans joined with all House Democrats to pass a clean, three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits. The bill now goes to the Senate.ACTION ALERT  Just now, 17 House Republicans joined with all House Democrats to pass a clean, three-year extension of the enhanced premium t…

 Partners,  The 2026 Families USA Health Action Conference is less than two weeks away, and we want to be sure you can purchase your tickets before they sell out.  That's right, we have a hard cap for registrants that we'll undoubtedly hit before the conference starts, and we want you to buy tickets…

ACTION ALERT  In December, House Democrats were joined by 4 Republicans in passing a discharge petition to bring a clean three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits to the floor. The House could vote on this bill as soon as today. It is unclear whether enough Republicans will vote for t…

In Case You Missed It  Here are some important resources Families USA released at the end of 2025. We hope they can be helpful in your work! Year in Review: Year in Review: In a 2025 Defined by Huge Health Care Cuts, Health Advocates Still Advanced an Affordability Agenda Insights Blog: What Health …

 Partners,  The 2026 Health Action Conference is just three weeks away, and we are excited to share our 2026 Advocate of the Year Award Winners. Every year we receive so many fantastic nominations, and we're proud to have selected four outstanding advocates that represent the best of our movement's …

Thank you for your partnership, advocacy, and work to build a better future.Dear fellow health advocates,  Happy holidays! I write with appreciation for the work done by so many of you— health advocates, analysts, and organizers in all corners of the country—in these difficult times. Even amidst sig…

 Partners,  The 2026 Families USA Health Action Conference is less than six weeks away, and we want to be sure you don’t miss two key deadlines: Hotel Discount Deadline — December 19December 19 is the last day to access the Families USA discounted hotel rate at the Capital Hilton. We strongly encour…

Dear Health Advocates,  While the Senate last week failed to pass bills to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, this week the action is in the House. Republican leadership is offering a health package that doesn’t include any extension of the tax credits, opting instead to platform a host of co…

Dear Jack,  As you may know, the Senate is preparing to vote tomorrow on an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits, which would protect families from devastating premium hikes that put affordable health care coverage farther out of reach. Families USA encourages you to reach out to your Senat…

Dear Health Advocates,  As part of the handshake deal to open the government, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Senate Democrats will bring a 3-year, clean extension of the enhanced premium tax credits to the Senate floor this Thursday for a vote. In the House, Democrats only need…

 Partners,  The 2026 Health Action Conference is less than two months away, and we are excited to begin sharing some of the confirmed speakers. For example: Alexis McGill Johnson; the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood; Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Families USA board member and former CMS Administra…