December 19, 2025
Dear John,

Protecting American Trade

BIG Update

Ocean shipping is the backbone of international trade, allowing American products to be sold in other countries while giving American businesses and consumers access to goods we don’t make. Even in America’s heartland, ocean shipping is an integral part of our economy.

My bill to reauthorize the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) passed the House unanimously this week. My bill will ensure the FMC can continue doing its job to protect American businesses, producers, and consumers from China’s abuse of America’s ocean shipping laws.

This legislation establishes a formal process to report complaints against shipping exchanges and requires the FMC to report on anticompetitive business practices. It also eliminates redundancies in FMC’s reporting requirements. 

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BIG Idea

It’s clear the health care system in America is broken. The Affordable Care Act made health care unaffordable for the American family with many paying more for their health insurance than they pay for their mortgage or rent. The answer to this crisis is not to write more checks to big insurance companies.

I voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act which would lower premium costs by 11%. This plan also brings transparency to pharmacy benefit managers and removes hidden costs for prescription drugs.

This plan also allows small business owners and independent workers to form associate health plans and provides more choices for employees to customize their health care plans.

BIG News

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act passed the House this week and now heads to the president’s desk. This bill allows schools to serve whole and 2% milk during lunch in addition to reduced fat options.

It’s important that our kids have healthy options in the lunchroom. Whole milk is filled with essential nutrients that help kids succeed in school. I drink milk every day for lunch and am excited that our kids will now have the same option.

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