Here’s what Americans need to know.
Washington, D.C. – Conservatives in Congress are drawing a hard line on government spending — and on Obamacare — in a bold new push to restore fiscal sanity and end the chaos in Washington.
The powerful Republican Study Committee (RSC), representing nearly 190 House Republicans, has officially endorsed a new short-term funding plan to keep the government open while stopping Democrats from pushing more wasteful healthcare subsidies.
With the Nov. 21 deadline fast approaching and the nation weary of repeated shutdown threats, conservatives say it’s time to stop the madness — and start fixing America’s broken budget and healthcare system.
“Democrats caused the longest government shutdown in American history — crippling the nation and worsening the healthcare turmoil created by Obamacare,” the RSC declared in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Conservatives in the House are committed to restoring fiscal order through a continuing resolution that keeps the government funded into January 2026.”
💰 Republicans Push Back Against Democrat Spending Demands
The House has already passed a short-term funding bill to extend current levels for seven weeks. But in the Democrat-controlled Senate, progress has stalled. Why? Because Democrats are demanding that any deal also extend Biden’s COVID-era Obamacare subsidies — subsidies critics say are fueling waste, fraud, and skyrocketing costs.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has suggested a separate vote on the subsidies if Democrats agree to the GOP’s clean funding bill. But conservatives in the House are standing firm.
“We’re fighting for a healthcare system that’s affordable, accessible, and accountable,” said RSC Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas). “It’s time to reject these reckless subsidies that keep fueling Washington’s spending addiction.”
⚖️ Johnson, Pfluger, and House Conservatives Unite Behind Fiscal Reform
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has privately signaled support for extending funding until January 2026, aligning with Pfluger and the RSC’s plan.
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) also backs a short-term extension — but many conservatives want to go further.
The House Freedom Caucus, led by Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.), wants the funding bill to stretch through November 2026, effectively keeping spending low and blocking Democrats from pushing massive new programs ahead of the next midterm elections.
🚨 Obamacare Subsidies Face Conservative Scrutiny
A smaller group of moderates, led by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), supports extending Obamacare subsidies for another year, claiming it would help Americans avoid higher premiums.
But conservative lawmakers counter that it’s time to finally end Washington’s temporary fixes and reform the broken system created under Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
“The American people deserve better than endless handouts and healthcare chaos,” one GOP lawmaker said. “It’s time to repeal the waste and rebuild real reform.”
🇺🇸 The Bigger Picture: Fiscal Responsibility and Freedom
As the government shutdown drags into its 37th day — the longest in U.S. history — conservatives are using it as a rallying cry for real change.
They argue that Washington’s spending addiction, fueled by Obamacare and Biden-era policies, has pushed America to the brink.
Their message is clear:
✅ Stop wasteful spending.
✅ Restore fiscal discipline.
✅ Put American taxpayers first.
With strong leadership from President Donald Trump and a newly energized Republican House, conservatives say it’s time to finally defeat Obamacare and return power — and choice — to the American people.
🔻 Bottom Line
The showdown over federal funding and Obamacare is more than a budget fight — it’s a battle for the soul of America’s healthcare system.
And as the GOP unites behind Trump’s vision of limited government and personal freedom, Democrats are finding fewer places to hide.
