A bipartisan group of 35 members of the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a new health care framework called CommonGround 2025. The initiative, co-led by Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), aims to address rising health insurance premiums and protect affordable coverage for American families.
The proposed plan includes a two-year extension of enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTCs), with targeted modifications intended to keep coverage affordable while Congress considers long-term reforms. Lawmakers say the objective is to prevent families from losing their insurance or facing sudden increases in costs.
“More than 230,000 people in Miami, one-third of my district, rely on ACA credits as a lifeline to afford healthcare,” said Rep. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27). “I hear their concerns, and I am committed to protecting their coverage, keeping costs predictable, and ensuring Miami families can access the affordable, quality care they deserve.”
The group has also sent a letter urging House and Senate leadership to meet with them to discuss the framework and possible legislative action in both chambers.
Other representatives co-signing the framework include Adam Gray (CA-13), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), Darren Soto (FL-9), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Jim Costa (CA-21), Jefferson Van Drew (NJ-2), Josh Riley (NY-19), Tom Kean (NJ-7), Susie Lee (NV-3), Jeff Hurd (CO-3), Jared Golden (ME-2), David Valadao (CA-22), Chris Pappas (NH-1), Ryan MacKenzie (PA-7), Ed Case (HI-1), Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), Maggie Goodlander (NH-2), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Robert Bresnahan (PA-8), Greg Landsman (OH-1), Don Bacon (NE-2), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Kevin Kiley (CA-3), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Nick LaLota (NY-1), Don Davis (NC-1), Scott Peters (CA-50), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA‑3), Hillary Scholten (MI‑3), and Tom Suozzi (NY‑3).
Details about the CommonGround 2025 framework are available online for public review.