FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
24 October 2025
Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov
Congresswoman Barragán Hosts Over 16,000 Californians in Tele-Town Hall on Republicans’ Health Care Crisis
Long Beach, CA — Yesterday, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) hosted a Tele-Town Hall to address Republicans’ health care crisis and their ongoing attacks on affordable care. The Congresswoman was joined by over 16,000 constituents as she spoke about how Republicans’ refusal to extend the health care tax credits may lead to premium rates that are double or triple the current rate for many. Without swift action, millions of Americans could face thousands in higher annual costs, which will force many to choose between coverage or going without care. As the cost of living continues to rise, working Americans simply can’t afford a health care price hike.
Congresswoman Barragán was joined by Kelly Green, Director of External Affairs and Community Engagement at Covered California, who helped to answer constituents’ questions and share resources. The Congresswoman heard from constituents about their increased premiums and how the rising costs would impact their families. She also heard from people who wanted to know how they could find out if their health care premiums would increase, what Democrats are doing to stop health care costs from rising, and how the health care crisis could impact people regardless of their type of insurance.
“Americans deserve answers about why the cost of their health care is about to skyrocket,” said Rep. Barragán. “Republicans created this health care crisis. We’re already in our fourth week of the government shutdown. Republicans just stopped showing up to work while House Democrats have shown up ready and willing to negotiate to lower health care costs for millions of Americans and reopen the government. Tonight, we heard from people throughout our district who were concerned about the rising costs and whether they would be able to even afford health care next year. We will continue to reach out, listen, and make sure the truth gets out on how these Republican health care cost increases will impact Americans across the country.”
“Americans cannot afford a surge in their health care costs,” said Jessica Altman, Executive Director at Covered California.“Congress has an opportunity to step in and extend the vital health care tax credits that help keep costs low. We must safeguard the health coverage that millions of Americans depend on.”
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