Wagner Slams Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule, Vows to Protect Retail Investors
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, strongly criticized the Department of Labor's new Fiduciary Rule. Wagner stated, "Disguised as an attempt to eliminate so called ‘junk fees,’ the Biden Administration’s rushed rulemaking will leave millions of low-and middle-income retail investors without access to sound investment advice, forcing them to endure higher costs, fewer choices, and reduced service."Wagner went on to express her disapproval, mentioning, “Joe Biden needs to stop treating people...
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House Members Call for Inclusion of RECA Reauthorization in Appropriations Legislation
A group of bipartisan House members, led by Congresswoman Ann Wagner, have penned a letter urging House and Senate Leadership and Appropriators to include the reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) in the upcoming appropriations package. The letter, signed by a diverse group of representatives, emphasizes the importance of addressing the impending sunset of RECA and ensuring proper compensation for individuals affected by nuclear testing fallout.In the letter, the Members express the critical need for the reauthorization of RECA, stating: “We...
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Wagner Applauds Passage of Capital Markets Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, expressed her satisfaction after the House passed the Expanding Access to Capital Act, which includes her Increasing Investor Opportunities Act."As Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, I have been laser-focused on supporting America’s main street businesses and retail investors," said Wagner, emphasizing her dedication to the financial sector.Wagner hailed the legislation, stating, "The Expanding Access to Capital Act is...
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Wagner, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of RECA Reauthorization in FY2024 Appropriations Package
Congresswoman Ann Wagner and her Missouri colleagues have called on House and Senate Leadership and the Appropriations Committees to include the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act in the upcoming fiscal year 2024 appropriations package. The Members emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "We write with the utmost urgency regarding the impending sunset of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)."In a letter addressed to various key figures including Speaker Johnson and Minority Leader McConnell, the lawmakers highlighted the importance of...
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Wagner Slams Out of Touch State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) did not hold back in her scathing critique of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. Wagner accused Biden of being out of touch with the realities faced by Americans, stating, "This is just more of the out of touch, lead from behind nonsense that has made our nation less safe and more expensive."Wagner further criticized Biden's leadership, asserting that his actions have emboldened dictatorships like Russia, China, and Iran, posing a threat to global stability. She emphasized the need for a strong American...
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Wagner Efforts for Victims of Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse Included in Appropriations Package
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) played a significant role in advocating for the inclusion of measures supporting victims of sexual assault and child sexual abuse in the recent Appropriations legislation passed by the House.Wagner expressed her satisfaction with the legislation, stating, “Today, the House passed Appropriations legislation that keeps our government open and advances several of my priorities, including important funding for law enforcement and victims of child sexual abuse and sexual assault."The Congresswoman highlighted specific...
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Rep. Ann Wagner Supports Reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act
Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives has recently passed the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act with the support of Congresswoman Ann Wagner from Missouri. As an original cosponsor of the legislation, Rep. Wagner has expressed her commitment to combating child sex trafficking and providing assistance to survivors.In a statement, Rep. Wagner highlighted the important provisions of the bill. She emphasized that the legislation focuses on allocating federal funds to areas with "high-intensity child sex trafficking"...
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Wagner Applauds Passage of the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) expressed her satisfaction after the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act was passed by the House of Representatives. Wagner, who is an original cosponsor of the legislation, praised the bill for its aim to provide appropriate training to Department of Labor employees in order to recognize and report cases of human trafficking to law enforcement agencies.In a statement, Wagner emphasized the need for government employees to have the necessary tools to identify victims of human trafficking and ensure that those...
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Wagner Introduces Bill to Combat China, Limit Its Global Influence
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) has introduced the Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act, a bill aimed at combatting China's growing influence and limiting its access to sensitive American technologies. The legislation seeks to provide additional protections to prevent the sale of these technologies to foreign adversaries and requires companies to prove that their products do not jeopardize American interests.In a statement, Congresswoman Wagner expressed her concerns about China's intentions to assert more influence in the world, particularly through...
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Wagner, McCaul, Members of Foreign Affairs Committee Call on State Department to Reclaim Funding from UNRWA
In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Congresswoman Ann Wagner and Congressman Michael McCaul, along with 15 other Republican Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, demanded the immediate reclaiming of funding from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The letter emphasizes the need for the State Department to take action and withhold the tens of millions of dollars it has obligated or committed to UNRWA, citing concerns over the agency's association with U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).The decision to...
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Congresswoman Ann Wagner Mourns the Passing of Former Missouri Senator Jean Carnahan
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) expressed her condolences on the passing of former Missouri Senator Jean Carnahan. In a statement, Wagner described Carnahan as a dedicated public servant who cared deeply for the state of Missouri and earned the respect of all those around her."Jean was a public servant through and through," Wagner said. "She broke barriers as Missouri's first female Senator and left a long legacy of accomplishment that will be remembered for generations to come."Wagner also highlighted Carnahan's role as a stalwart First Lady of...