A bill to restore the allowance of the premium tax credit for lawfully present individuals, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5619, introduced by Senator Charles Schumer, is titled "A bill to restore the allowance of the premium tax credit for lawfully present individuals, and for other purposes." The exact details of what this bill would do are not yet available, as the full text has not been published. However, the title suggests its purpose is to reinstate or adjust the availability of the premium tax credit for individuals who are lawfully present in the United States.
The premium tax credit is a feature of the Affordable Care Act that helps eligible individuals and families pay for health insurance purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Without the full text of the bill, it is unclear which specific provisions are being addressed or what the scope of any changes to eligibility or the credit itself might be. Therefore, the specific groups of lawfully present individuals who would be affected and the nature of that effect remain unknown at this time.
As of September 30, 2026, S. 5619 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it is at the very beginning of the legislative process. For the bill to move forward, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially amended, and then voted on by the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for a similar process.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5619 do?
- This bill, S. 5619, introduced by Senator Charles Schumer, is titled "A bill to restore the allowance of the premium tax credit for lawfully present individuals, and for other purposes." The exact details of what this bill would do are not yet available, as the full text has not been published. However, the title suggests its purpose is to reinstate or adjust the availability of the premium tax credit for individuals who are lawfully present in the United States. The premium tax credit is a feature of the Affordable Care Act that helps eligible individuals and families pay for health insurance purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Without the full text of the bill, it is unclear which specific provisions are being addressed or what the scope of any changes to eligibility or the credit itself might be. Therefore, the specific groups of lawfully present individuals who would be affected and the nature of that effect remain unknown at this time. As of September 30, 2026, S. 5619 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it is at the very beginning of the legislative process. For the bill to move forward, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially amended, and then voted on by the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for a similar process.
- Has S. 5619 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5619 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5619?
- S. 5619 was sponsored by Sen. Charles “Chuck” Schumer [D-NY] (Democrat-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5619?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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