Financial Services
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement on her Corporate Governance Examination Act, legislation that was marked up and passed by the Financial Services Committee this week:
I have the distinct privilege of serving on the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, which oversees the nation's financial industry including banking, insurance, capital markets, and housing.
The St. Louis region is a national hub for the financial services industry, with over 84,000 people employed in insurance, banking, real estate, or other business lines throughout the region. I am honored to work on a committee which holds such great importance for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON- Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed H.R.4557, the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2017. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-O2), will establish much-needed guidance and standards on how disaster funds are distributed and accounted for. It will ensure that taxpayer-funded disaster relief dollars are spent efficiently to help those most in need.
WASHINGTON- This afternoon, President Trump signed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155) into law. After attending the White House signing ceremony for S.2155, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement:
"Under the leadership of Chairman Hensarling, our committee has continuously made the case that the former administration's efforts were not only misguided, but made basic financial services less accessible to small business and low and middle-income Americans. "