Former President Barack Obama is set to return to the White House, marking his first visit since leaving office in January 2017.
On Tuesday, Obama is scheduled to join President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at an event promoting the Affordable Care Act, the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010.
"Obama will deliver remarks celebrating the success of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid in extending affordable health insurance to millions of Americans as part of the President's agenda to cut costs for American families," the White House said in a statement, Axios reported.
During the event, Biden will announce "additional action to further strengthen the ACA and save families hundreds of dollars a month on their health care," the statement added.
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra and other members of Biden's cabinet are also expected to attend Tuesday's event.
Obama marked the anniversary of the health care law last month on Twitter.
"12 years ago today, I signed the Affordable Care Act into law. I've always believed that health care shouldn't be a privilege for just a fortunate few, but a right for every American," he said. "Today, more than 30 million Americans have health coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act."
Biden also tweeted about the law's anniversary. He posted a photo of Obama signing the bill into law, calling it "the most consequential expansion of health care in generations."
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Affordable Care Act has led to a historic number of Americans enrolled in quality, affordable health coverage. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have experienced reductions in their uninsured rates since the implementation of the ACA, with states that expanded Medicaid experiencing the largest reduction in their uninsured rate, according to the department.
The law hasn't been without opposition. Republicans have questioned its constitutionality and repeatedly tried to repeal the ACA in Congress and in court, USA Today reported. The Supreme Court has rejected multiple GOP-led attempts to dismantle the law.
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