Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Ann Wagner (MO-2) and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) announced conservative paid parental leave legislation for working American families. Senator Rubio introduced his bill this week, and Rep. Wagner will introduce her legislation in September when the House comes back into session. Additional information on the proposal is attached. Wagner's full remarks are available here.
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, a bipartisan piece of legislation introduced by Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02). The legislation establishes that the official policy of the United States is to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocity crimes as a core national security interest and moral responsibility. It affirms the critical importance of the Atrocities Prevention Board and the Complex Crises Fund in strengthening the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02) released the below statement following House passage of H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. Yesterday, Wagner spoke on the House Floor regarding a bipartisan amendment she co-sponsored to double funding for the Fisher House Foundation, a not-for-profit that provides lodging to military families who are visiting their loved ones during hospitalization. To watch her speech, click here.
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act:
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed over 60 pieces of legislation to combat the opioid crisis.
SAINT LOUIS – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement on the appointment of Senator Mike Kehoe to Lieutenant Governor by Governor Mike Parson:
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.
SAINT LOUIS – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement on Missouri Governor Eric Greitens' resignation:
"Governor Eric Greitens has made the right decision for his family and for the State of Missouri. Now is the time for us to move forward, and I have faith in our next Governor, Mike Parson, to lead us in the months and years to come."
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. "