A conservative group is calling for an extension of the “Obamacare” subsidies as a way to mitigate Medicaid cuts that Republican lawmakers are weighing as part of the reconciliation package, The Hill reported Tuesday.

Plymouth Union Public Advocacy said extending the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced tax credits would save up to $540 billion if paired with the cuts already being considered by the House, according to the report.

“Cutting Medicaid is unpopular, could jeopardize the GOP’s chances in the midterms, and could derail President Trump’s agenda during his final two years in office,” PUP Advocacy wrote in a memo shared with The Hill. “Congress should use the same reconciliation process to extend the enhanced tax credit.” 

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