Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats plan to reverse cuts in the 2025 GOP megabill, restore expired enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and pursue a broader affordability agenda when they take control of Congress.
Those priorities reflect stronger-than-expected Democratic majorities and a push to answer voter concerns about high prices with tax incentives aimed at workers and families.
Donald Trump left open possible cross-party cooperation, saying Friday he could work with Democrats on tax cuts or other tax changes tied to affordability and economic development.
Bernie Sanders signaled the party’s left flank will press for a tax-the-rich agenda ahead of 2028, including levies on billionaires to fund housing, universal childcare and tuition-free public college.
Democrats are also preparing to use new oversight powers, with outside groups urging investigations into the Trump administration’s IRS actions and its treatment of nonprofits.