A group of House Democrats and Republicans is floating a plan to end the shutdown

A bipartisan group of House members has introduced a proposal to break the government shutdown stalemate. The proposal aims to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for two years. The plan includes a phased-out income cap for individuals earning between $200,000 and $400,000 annually. It also focuses on ACA marketplace reforms, such as confirming recipients are alive. Additional measures target fraud reduction and increased tax credit transparency. The lawmakers involved emphasize the need for compromise and bipartisan cooperation to address rising healthcare costs. They describe their plan as a fair and reasonable way forward on the ACA tax credits. A House Democratic leadership aide acknowledged the proposal as a potentially valuable contribution. Restrictions like income verification and income caps are under consideration by House Republicans. The bipartisan effort reflects growing frustration among moderates with the ongoing shutdown.