# Boosting healthcare and ending the Iran war are top of the to-do list for House Democrats once they have majority

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/boosting-healthcare-and-ending-the-iran-war-are-top-of-the-to-do-list-for-house-democrats-once-they-have-majority/
- Published: 2026-11-09T17:34:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T18:37:24+00:00
- Original publisher: PBS NewsHour (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/boosting-healthcare-and-ending-the-iran-war-are-top-of-the-to-do-list-for-house-democrats-once-they-have-majority
- Topics: Elections, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Democrats plan early votes on healthcare, Iran and tariffs.
- Medicaid enrolment has fallen by about five million since July 2025.
- Senate hurdles and a possible Trump veto could block the plans.

## Summary

House Democratic leaders say their first priorities after the new Congress convenes on 3 January will include expanding healthcare support, ending the war with Iran and reversing some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. They hope early votes will show voters that their midterm gains can deliver on promises to reduce living costs, though passing bills in the House may not be enough to make them law.

Proposals include reversing Republican-approved Medicaid cuts expected to exceed $900 billion over a decade and restoring enhanced tax subsidies that lower Affordable Care Act insurance costs. Medicaid enrolment has fallen by about five million, or 7 per cent, since July 2025, according to KFF. The plans face a 60-vote hurdle in the Senate and could be vetoed by Trump; Democrats are also preparing proposals on housing, energy, groceries, caregiving, artificial intelligence and data centres.

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