An Alabama congressman made a rare appearance Wednesday as Democrats continued to blame Republicans for higher prices and looming insurance premium increases.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said Republicans are ready to negotiate healthcare costs under the Affordable Care Act, but only after the government reopens.

At 22 days and counting, the current government shutdown is officially the third longest in history. Healthcare remains a major sticking point, with Senate Democrats refusing to pass a clean continuing resolution in hopes of negotiating an extension on Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Attorney General Steve Marshall and 14 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a new rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that redefines the Affordable Care Act’s prohibition against discrimination to include gender identity.