As the federal government remains shut down, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has been vocal about the need for bipartisan negotiations with Republicans regarding healthcare funding. During various interviews, he emphasized that simply voting on healthcare subsidies will not resolve the shutdown. Kelly warned of looming increases in healthcare premiums that could impact families and urged GOP members to prioritize the healthcare concerns of Americans. Both Kelly and fellow Arizona Senator Gallego have called for unity among Republicans to address the ongoing healthcare cost crisis while also seeking an end to the government shutdown. Despite some agreement on extending healthcare tax credits, significant disagreements on the method persist between the parties.