Dear John,

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expire on December 31. That’s less than two weeks from now. And as a result, millions of Americans will face higher health insurance premiums. 

Over the past few months, Republican leadership had countless opportunities to address the health care crisis in our country and extend the tax credits. Instead, they tried to save face this week by introducing an unserious bill that failed to extend the ACA tax credits and lower health care premiums for tens of thousands of Minnesotans.  

We’re facing an affordability crisis in this country. Right now. But Speaker Johnson and House GOP leadership would rather head home for the holidays – letting health care costs skyrocket for 24 million Americans – than do the work they were elected to do. 

And the real slap in the face? They used this bill to take aim at a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions by banning ACA plans that cover abortion – targeting safe-haven states like Minnesota that require their plans to cover reproductive care.  

At the end of the day, this sad excuse of a bill was just another half-hearted attempt to address the health care affordability crisis President Trump and Republicans in Congress created. That’s why when it came to the floor, I voted no. 

There’s been a discharge petition circulating that would force the Speaker to bring a vote on extending the ACA tax credits to the floor. The petition, which I was proud to sign, would require the House to vote on a three-year extension of the ACA credits. This week, four moderate Republicans signed onto that petition, pushing Mike Johnson to schedule the vote for early next year.   

I know – and most of my colleagues know – that the American people are sick and tired of the billionaire-first policies coming out of this Administration. While it’s disappointing that so many of my Republican colleagues have been unwilling to support tax credits that will benefit millions of Americans, the fact that this issue will finally be put to a vote gives me hope. When Congress comes back into session in January, I will vote to extend ACA tax credits. I’d do it today if I had the chance! 

I’ll never stop fighting for you and your loved ones to have access to quality, affordable care and that’s why I’ll continue pushing back against the GOP’s disastrous health care policies.  

Here’s what else I was up to this week: 

Thanking my interns for their hard work  

I want to say a huge thank you to all my interns this fall, both in my personal office and on the House Ag committee!   

Whether it’s answering constituent calls, running Committee hearings or giving tours of the U.S. Capitol – their hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Their futures are all bright. I’m wishing them the very best in this next chapter!

Accepting the James Beard Foundation Impact Award 

I am honored to have been awarded a James Beard Impact Award this year.   

It takes a village to feed the world. From the farmers and farm workers who grow the food to the small business owners who stock and prepare it, I’m working to support those who power our food economy.   

Together, we’re working together to ensure every Minnesotan can put food on the table. 

Meeting with Minnesota’s family farmers 

It was great to see Former Ag Chairman Collin Peterson and the Midwest Ag Council in Washington to discuss Farm Bill priorities heading into 2026.   

Together, we’re fighting for Minnesota’s family farmers, farm workers and producers. 

Behind the scenes: 

After I accepted my James Beard Impact award this week, they asked me to take a selfie with it on the floor. I couldn’t say no!  

Until next time,
 

Angie Craig

Member of Congress