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Sex trafficking is a form of slavery older than the nation itself. The federal government, however, does not have a great track record in fighting it. In fact, it wasn't until 2000 that Congress explicitly recognized sex trafficking as a federal crime.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Congresswoman Mimi Walters (R-CA), Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), and victim advocacy organizations released the below statements following the announcement by the House Rules Committee that Congresswoman Wagner's bill, H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), will be put on the floor the week of February 26th.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), joined by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Rep. Billy Long (MO-07), Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-06), and Rep. Barbara Comstock (VA-10), sent a joint letter asking Speaker Ryan, Chairman Goodlatte, Chairman Frelinghuysen, and Chairman Brady to prioritize a common-sense solution for local employers that rely on the H-2B seasonal guest worker visa program.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement after passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act:
WASHINGTON – Last night, S.1438, the Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act, passed the United States House of Representatives, and it is now headed to the president's desk. Prior to the bill's passage, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) spoke on the House floor in support of the legislation.
REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of S.1438, the Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its cleanup plan for the West Lake Landfill:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02) welcomes Navy Lieutenant Michael Martin as her guest to President Trump's first State of the Union Address. LT Martin was selected after submitting his name into a drawing held by our office for the chance to attend the State of the Union.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following video statement ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union Address. For broadcast quality video, click here.
The St. Louis region is home to some of the best K-12 education options in America – this includes private schools, public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online academies, and homeschooling. Over the next few days, as we continue to celebrate School Choice Week and opportunity in education, we must also raise awareness about what can and is being done to provide every student access to the best education possible.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) co-sponsored the Pay Our Protectors, Not Our Politicians Act and submitted a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer requesting her pay be withheld during the government shutdown.