House Republicans Face Tough Choices on Health Care

House Republicans are at a crossroads with their health care plans. Some moderates, like Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, are open to supporting the GOP's health care bill, but they have concerns. Fitzpatrick said he hasn't found anything objectionable yet, but he won't vote against it just to protest. Other moderates share this view, even though they wanted to extend health care subsidies. The situation is tricky. These moderates represent districts that could swing either way in the next election. They know they need to balance their principles with what's best for their voters. Some, like Rep. Jen Kiggans, have warned about the political fallout if they don't address the expiring subsidies. The Senate already failed to extend these subsidies, which help millions of Americans. Now, the House is under pressure to find a solution. But the moderates' efforts to extend the subsidies haven't gained much traction. They tried to force a vote, but it was too late.Fitzpatrick and others are still pushing for a vote on an amendment to extend the subsidies. However, it's unclear if they'll get the chance. Majority Leader Steve Scalise said no decision has been made yet. The moderates are meeting to discuss their next steps. They're also talking to senators who are working on a bipartisan deal. Rep. David Valadao, who lost his seat in 2018 after the GOP tried to repeal Obamacare, is part of these discussions. He's staying quiet about how he'll vote until he sees how the amendment plays out. Rep. Richard Hudson, who leads the House GOP campaign arm, isn't worried about the expiring subsidies costing Republicans the majority. He thinks they need to focus on what they're for, not just what they're against.