Congressman Krishnamoorthi on Iran Sanctions, Venezuela Policy, and ACA Affordability

International Response to Iran Unrest

• 💡 Protesters in Iran are demonstrating incredible bravery but are unfortunately met with unspeakable violence from their government.
• 🌍 The international community, including the US, must speak with one voice in support of a free and democratic Iran.
• 💰 Sanctions against Iran are deemed necessary as the regime uses oil profits to fund repression and malicious activities in the Middle East.
• 🤝 Working with international partners, such as China, is crucial to leverage influence and urge Iran to stop the violence and atrocities.

US Policy on Venezuela

• ⚠️ The "No Occupation of Venezuela Act" (NOVA Act) aims to ban taxpayer dollars from being used to occupy or subsidize oil exploitation in Venezuela.
• 📜 Congress should pass a war powers resolution to prevent US armed forces from being deployed in Venezuela without congressional consent.
• 💸 American taxpayers should not fund incentives for oil companies to operate in Venezuela, especially if it leads to a reckless military adventure.

Healthcare Affordability and ACA

• 🏥 The expiration of ACA tax credits has caused premiums to skyrocket, leading to millions losing health insurance.
• 🗣️ A potential deal on extending ACA subsidies could be a bipartisan effort, but any restriction on abortion would be a dealbreaker.
• 🤝 Negotiations on extending ACA tax credits are open, with a focus on bringing down healthcare costs for Americans.
• 🗓️ Extending the open enrollment window is important to give people an opportunity to sign up for health insurance again.

Government Funding and ICE Operations

• 🚫 A government shutdown is undesirable, but concerns exist regarding DHS funding due to potential Republican stances on ICE reforms.
• ⚖️ Democrats are unlikely to support a stance where ICE can act with impunity, especially after negative impacts on communities and families in Chicago.
• 💔 ICE operations have disrupted communities and torn families apart, contradicting promises to target only the