U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Washington)
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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...
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Representatives Introduce the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act to Provide Federal Criminal Record Relief to Survivors of Human Trafficking
Representatives Ann Wagner (R-MO), Russell Fry (SC-07), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Robert Garcia (D-CA) have introduced the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, a legislation aimed at providing federal criminal record relief to survivors of human trafficking who committed non-violent offenses as a direct result of being victims of trafficking. This bill seeks to address the issue of trafficking victims being forced or coerced into engaging in criminal activity, leading to their arrest, conviction, and incarceration without consideration of their victim status.The legislation...
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Wagner, Pappas, Burchett Lead Bipartisan Push To Include 1099-K Fix in Tax Package
Congresswoman Ann Wagner, Congressman Chris Pappas, and Congressman Tim Burchett have sent a letter to House and Ways and Means Committee leadership, urging the inclusion of a legislative fix for Form 1099-K reporting requirements in the upcoming tax package. The lawmakers emphasize the need for certainty and clarity for online sellers who are facing bureaucratic hurdles due to the changes in the reporting threshold.The recent changes in the 1099-K reporting threshold have raised concerns among millions of Americans who could be taxed for transactions such as selling a...
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Wagner Details Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to Middle East
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) has provided a detailed account of the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional delegation to the Middle East, led by Republican Senator Joni Ernst. The delegation visited Israel, Egypt, Qatar, and Bahrain, with the aim of assessing the situation on the ground, advocating for the release of American hostages held by Hamas, and planning for the future of Gaza.During the visit, Congresswoman Wagner emphasized the importance of standing behind Israel in its efforts to combat Hamas and create a demilitarized and deradicalized Gaza. She expressed...
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Financial Services Committee Republicans Demand Briefing from SEC on Compromised X Account, Unauthorized Bitcoin ETF Post
The Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry, along with other committee members, has sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, demanding a briefing on the SEC's compromised X account. This incident led to a false tweet announcing the approval of Bitcoin ETFs on January 9.In their letter, the lawmakers expressed their concerns about the SEC's ability to communicate effectively with market participants. They highlighted the impact of the false tweet, which caused a rapid increase in the value of Bitcoin until...
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Reps. Wagner, Scott, And Hill Send Letter to Department of Labor About Their Fiduciary Rule
Jan 10, 2024Reps. Ann Wagner (R-MO), French Hill (R-AR), and David Scott (D-GA) have sent a letter to the Department of Labor expressing their concerns about the proposed fiduciary rule. The lawmakers argue that the rule will burden investors and limit access to financial retirement products.In their letter, the lawmakers outlined several concerns about the fiduciary rule. They believe that the rule would harm lower and middle-income workers, ignore federal court rulings, and hurt workers and retirees. They argue that the proposal makes it more expensive to invest for...
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Delegation Working to Release Hostages Returns from Middle East
A bipartisan and bicameral delegation, led by Congresswoman Ann Wagner and joined by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, has returned from the Middle East after advocating for the immediate release of American hostages held by Iran-backed Hamas. The delegation, which included several other members of Congress, traveled to Egypt, Israel, Qatar, and Bahrain to meet with senior leadership and lead negotiators.During the trip, Congresswoman Wagner emphasized the importance of eradicating Hamas and the need to bring American hostages home. She stated, "As Vice Chair of the House Foreign...
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Wagner Applauds Congressional App Challenge Winner
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) has congratulated Serena Huang of Parkway Central for winning this year's Congressional App Challenge in Missouri's 2nd District. Wagner commended Serena's "Anchor App" for its beautiful user interface and robust technical design. The app aims to help teens easily track their finances and develop responsible spending and saving habits, which are crucial skills for young students.Wagner also extended her congratulations to the 2nd place winners from Parkway South, Rohan Potta, Mazinkhan Nadaf, and Allen Zheng, as well as the 3rd place...