Johnson Proposes Trump Name for Health Bill
Rep. Hank Johnson suggested naming a bill restoring Obamacare tax credits after President Donald Trump to win his support.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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Georgia Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson said on Dan Abrams Live on SiriusXM that he proposed calling a bill reestablishing Obamacare tax credits the Donald Trump Insurance Reform Act of 2027. Johnson said he does not care what the bill is named if it lowers costs for American citizens.
Why it matters
Johnson argued Trump is transactional and would pursue whatever benefits him, so attaching Trump's name could make the health insurance legislation more appealing to the president. The proposal reflects an effort by Democrats to find a path to bipartisan support for restoring the tax credits.
Johnson won re-election to his 11th term representing Georgia in the House. The source does not provide vote totals or polling data on the proposed bill.
The players
Hank Johnson
Hank Johnson is a Democratic congressman from Georgia who has served in the House for multiple terms and won his 11th term in the most recent election.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, whose support Johnson sought to win for the proposed health insurance legislation.
The details
Johnson made the suggestion during an appearance on Dan Abrams Live on SiriusXM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. He proposed naming a bill reestablishing Obamacare tax credits the Donald Trump Insurance Reform Act of 2027, saying the name could make the measure more attractive to Trump.
Timeline
Tuesday night (prior to November 5, 2026): Johnson wins re-election to his 11th term.
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Johnson appears on Dan Abrams Live and proposes the bill name.
2027: Proposed year designation for the Donald Trump Insurance Reform Act.
Legislative Context
The proposal aims to reestablish the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, a subsidy structure Democrats have sought to restore. Johnson's naming idea is an effort to win Trump's backing for legislation that would revive those credits.
If enacted, restored Obamacare tax credits would affect the premiums households pay for individual health insurance coverage. The bill's name does not change its cost provisions, which would depend on the final legislative text.
The takeaway
Proposals to rename legislation can be a political tactic to build support, but the policy's actual effect on premiums depends on what the bill ultimately contains.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mediaite.
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