I work in public service. To me, that means residents of the Sixth District have put their trust in me to act ethically and to be a good steward of this public office. That is why I was proud to cosponsor the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would prohibit Members of Congress and their spouses from trading individual stocks while serving in office. Members of Congress have access to information that can affect markets, and I do not believe anyone elected to serve the public should be able to use that position for personal financial gain.

Unfortunately, the Senate recently blocked the legislation from advancing, despite 53 Senators voting to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks. I find this deeply disappointing. This should not be a partisan issue. The American people expect the same rules that apply to them to apply to the people they elect to represent them in Washington.

Members of Congress should be focused on serving their constituents, not worrying about whether legislation or information they encounter in their official capacity could affect their personal stock portfolio. There should never be a question about whether a representative is using their position for financial benefit.

I will continue advocating for the Stop Insider Trading Act and efforts to strengthen ethics in Congress. The American people deserve to have confidence that their elected representatives are acting in the public interest, not looking for opportunities to profit from their position.

In case you missed my newsletter last week, I am including FEMA resources for Fox Valley residents affected by the July 27 storms and tornado. Please see the graphic below or click here for more information on how to contact FEMA to submit your application for federal aid.

Wisconsin residents affected by these storms should also be aware of potential fraud and scams when applying for disaster assistance.

Scammers and fraudsters may pose as FEMA inspectors or government officials to obtain personal information or money. FEMA and other government disaster assistance workers will never charge for their services, and FEMA inspectors do not request banking information.

If you receive a FEMA letter or an inspector visits your home but you did not apply for assistance, contact the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to report the issue. Residents who suspect fraud should also contact their local law enforcement agency.

For more information on identifying and reporting disaster-related scams, visit: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/disaster-fraud

The annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) presents an opportunity for middle and high school students in the Sixth District to showcase their coding skills on the national stage. Every year, the CAC invites students across the country to submit an app in its annual coding competition.

The winner from the Sixth District, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will have their app featured on the CAC website. The winning app will also be eligible to be on display for visitors of the U.S. Capitol, along with other winning apps from across the country.

The competition is designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science and coding. Students who plan to participate must register online and submit their app by October 26, 2026.

I encourage all students in the Sixth District with an interest in computer programming to design and submit an app in this annual coding competition. To learn more about the rules and registration, visit the Congressional App Challenge page on my website.

This week I met with sheriffs from across the district to hear firsthand how they are working to keep our communities safe. Thank you to these law enforcement leaders for their service and continued commitment to protecting Wisconsin families.

I enjoyed visiting Lakeshore College in Cleveland, WI to see how they prepare students for careers in public safety. From training future police officers to teaching EMT students lifesaving skills, Lakeshore is helping prepare the next generation of first responders who will serve communities across Wisconsin. Thank you to the students and instructors for showing me the important work happening on campus.