Health Care Takes Center Stage in Democrats' 2026 House Plan

Democrats, led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, say healthcare is their top priority if they win the House in 2026, aiming to reverse Trump’s Medicaid cuts and revive ACA subsidies to curb costs, while also reasserting Congress’ authority on tariffs and opposing Trump’s Middle East policy. They outline a phased strategy—100 hours of urgent measures, 100 days of cost relief and oversight, then a fuller agenda within a year—organized around affordability, with debates inside the caucus over Medicare-for-All versus ACA-based reforms.