Of the 1,001,982 citizens living in St. Louis County in 2021, 77.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 779,134 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) expressed her disappointment in the proposed appropriations legislation that was put forward without the reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), S. 3853. In a statement, Wagner emphasized the importance of the reauthorization and expansion of RECA for affected individuals in St. Louis and across the nation.Wagner stated, “The reauthorization and expansion of RECA is vital for affected Americans here in St. Louis and around the country. I am extremely disappointed Senate and House leadership...
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed her satisfaction after the House passed the Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act. She emphasized the importance of the Dayton Accords, stating, “The Dayton Accords are a symbol of American leadership and commitment. If we let them collapse, then we risk seeing violence return to Bosnia. Adversaries like Russia and China would welcome these upheavals and solidify a stronger economic and security foothold."The legislation, introduced by Rep....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Farms throughout cities in St. Louis County received $2.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.