Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on the Equality Act:
"I believe all Americans should be able to live free from discrimination. Our communities are strongest when we treat others as we would like to be treated. Unfortunately, the Equality Act has serious flaws that run counter to the First Amendment rights that our nation holds sacred. The legislation prevents people of faith from exercising their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX), co-chairs and co-founders of the Congressional Caucus on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), introduced the Southeast Asia Strategy Act.
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 Million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the St. Louis Regional Convention and Visitors Commission, St. Louis, Missouri, to aid in the re-opening of the region's tourism economy. This EDA grant, to be matched with $250,000 in local investment, is expected to create 637 jobs and retain 81 jobs.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she was named Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) released the following statement after Senator Ben Sasse's Born-Alive Amendment received 52 votes in the Senate:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) announced the reintroduction of H.R. 619, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, with House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joining as an original cosponsor. The Born-Alive Act ensures that infants born alive after an abortion receive the same protection of law and degree of care as any newborn.
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement on the Electoral College Certification vote:
"On January 3, 2021, I took a solemn oath before God and Country to, ‘support and defend the Constitution of the United States.' I have faith in our nation's legal process, believe in the rule of law, and will always uphold that oath to support and defend the Constitution.
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement after she presented the 2020 Angels in Adoption Award to Sandi Brown, President of 99.1 JOYFM, who accepted on behalf of the radio station.
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, today announced the winners for the 2020 Congressional App Challenge in Missouri's 2nd District.