Congress is running out of time to pass major legislative priorities before the winter holidays, including a government funding bill, billions in emergency aid to Ukraine and Israel, and possibly tougher immigration reforms.

So naturally, House Republicans spent Wednesday passionately defending something else that they warned could decide the fate of Christmas itself: milk. Whole milk, to be precise.

We want only the most nutritional option for Santa, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) argued on the House floor. Whole milk is the unsung hero of his Christmas journey.

Santa Claus needs to drink whole milk to travel the whole globe in one night, she said, perhaps confusing the effects of dairy with amphetamines. Protein helps build and repair Santas muscles. Hoisting heavy sacks of gifts up and down the chimney is no easy task.

You see, its not just the magic of the season that helps Santa deliver presents worldwide. Its also the fortifying nutrients of whole milk, Foxx continued. Reflecting on Christmas traditions this year begs the question, If whole milk is a good option to fuel Santas extraordinary Christmas Eve journey, then why isnt it an option for American schoolchildren in their lunchrooms?