Many Americans believe they pay far more for prescription drugs than people in other developed countries. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, proposals to reduce drug prices are high on Congress’s agenda.

In this brief, we explore how congressional language toward the opposing party has evolved. The analysis draws on DCInbox.com, a database of all official congressional e-newsletters to constituents, maintained by Everything Policy Content Lead, Dr. Lindsey Cormack.

In a previous brief, Everything Policy examined Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which expired on December 31, 2025. However, the debate over extending these subsidies, as well as the broader debate over how to address rising health care costs, continues into 2026. This brief summarizes the key issues and the legislative options under consideration.