Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner's (R-MO) H.R. 777, the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019, passed the Senate by unanimous consent. This bipartisan bill to combat the rape kit backlog was introduced with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) in January and passed the House in October.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Suburban Caucus, and Representatives French Hill (R-AR), Rob Wittman (R-VA), and Steve Stivers (R-OH), Suburban Caucus Task Force Chairs, released the following statement announcing the first installment of the Suburban Caucus Legislative Platform:
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she voted for H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, bipartisan legislation that would lower drug costs and help patients:
"Americans spend too much on prescription medications, and it is up to Congress to fix the problems that are driving these burdensome medical costs. I was proud to vote for legislation that lowers costs at the pharmacy counter for all Americans and makes healthcare more affordable.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she joined President Trump and Ivanka Trump for a Bipartisan Paid Parental Leave Summit:
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report.
"I am extremely pleased that paid parental leave is included in the FY2020 NDAA. This is an important step forward in our ongoing fight to ensure that all Americans have access to paid parental leave, and I will work with my colleagues to make this critical benefit a reality for new families nationwide.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Suburban Caucus, and Congressman Anthony Brown (D-MD) released the following statement announcing the introduction of H.R. 5292, the Fly Together Act, legislation to ensure young children are seated together with their family members on flights.
Washington, D.C – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement announcing the winners of the 2019 2nd District Congressional App Challenge:
"Congratulations to Kailin Zhang, a senior at Marquette High School, and Sophie Maniscalco, a junior at St. Joseph's Academy, for being named this year's winners of the 2nd District Congressional App Challenge! Their Supergirls Code App claimed the top prize in this year's competition, and I am extremely proud of Kailin and Sophie's hard work and dedication.
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), along with Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), and Harley Rouda (CA-48), introduced the Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act, legislation to assist survivors of domestic violence to rapidly secure safe housing situations.