Washington, Jan. 8 -- Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley issued the following press release:

Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement after Democrats forced House passage of legislation to extend life-saving Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and protect healthcare for millions. Earlier today on the House floor, Rep. Pressley implored Republicans to save healthcare for families across the country, including her constituent Deborah, whose family's monthly payments would double should the ACA tax credits expire.

"Today the House took an important step toward protecting the health, well-being, and financial stability of families in the Massachusetts 7th and across the country. This is a testament to what is pos...