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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the below statement following the confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) introduced the Empowering Financial Institutions to Fight Human Trafficking Act of 2018. The legislation would improve information sharing between non-profit organizations that work closely with trafficking victims and financial institutions, in order to help the financial industry better identify and respond to human trafficking activity.
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.