Ann Wagner

Wagner Backs Missouri Farmers with Farm Bill Vote

Position: Wagner voted in support of the Farm Bill, citing its benefits for Missouri farmers, rural economies, and family farms. She also secured a commitment to bring ethanol sales provisions to a floor vote, which she argues supports corn growers and energy independence.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on her vote in support of the Farm Bill: “I was proud to vote for the Farm Bill, a long-overdue piece of legislation to support our farmers and ranchers and strengthen our rural economies. This critical bill includes countless programs that will help our Missouri agricultural sector, assist family farms, and bring down costs throughout the country. The St. Louis region is the midwestern hub for agriculture traffic up and down the Mississippi, with numerous national agribusiness companies headquartered here locally, employing thousands of Second District residents. “The Second District has more than a thousand family farms participating in all kinds of farming and ranching. Whether it is a cattle farm in Franklin County, poultry operations in Warren County, a soybean farmer in St. Louis County, or a local winery in St. Charles County, the Second District is home to the finest agriculture producers who will benefit from passage of this Farm Bill. “Missouri farmers and ranchers have one of the most important jobs in our nation, they put food on the table for American families. I am always proud to be their champion in Congress so they can continue focusing on that vital job free from an overbearing government. “Our work is not finished. I led my Midwest colleagues in fighting to secure a vote on nationwide, year-round sale of ethanol – which is massive for our Missouri corn growers. It supports our farmers, lowers costs at the pump, and strengthens American energy independence. When this issue was almost pushed to the back burner, I said absolutely not. After multiple hours of negotiations with House Leadership and my colleagues, I secured a commitment to bring this bill to the floor as early as next week. Missouri is a top agricultural state in this country, and I will always fight for our farmers.”

Wagner, Bell Introduce St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act to Hold USPS Accountable for Delayed Mail

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) and Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) introduced the St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform (STL Up To PAR) Act, to direct the United States Postal Service (USPS) to submit a report to Congress on mail and package delivery service performance in the St. Louis region. In 2025, two audits by the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General (OIG) documented longstanding operational challenges that have caused persistent mail delays for residents across the St. Louis region. The OIG provided a list of detailed recommendations to improve service, and Postmaster General Steiner has since engaged constructively with Congress on corrective actions. This legislation builds on that momentum by requiring USPS to document delivery performance benchmarked against national averages, workforce conditions including vacancy and turnover rates, the status of corrective actions on all OIG recommendations, and the management systems in place to prevent recurrence. “I constantly hear complaints from constituents and neighbors about the complete lack of accountability in the United States Postal Service (USPS) and their frequent inability to deliver mail and critical packages like medications on time,” said Rep. Wagner. “People rely on this service, and we expect the Postal Service to do their job and deliver the mail on time. I have brought in USPS leadership to hold them accountable for their service failures, but it’s clear more needs to be done. The St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act will provide for clear service benchmarks so we can ensure they are fixing these problems on an appropriate timeline and with full transparency. This is a bipartisan issue, and I appreciated working across the aisle in the St. Louis region with Congressman Bell to make sure government works for you.” “The mail delays in the St. Louis region have gone on for far too long,” said Rep. Bell. “I’ve heard from constituents who wait for weeks on prescription medications, benefit checks, and utility notices — mail that can't be late. The St. Louis ‘Up To PAR’ Act will give us real accountability for whether USPS is delivering on its commitments.” The St. Louis Up To PAR Act is designed not to penalize USPS, but to give both Congress and constituents a clear picture of where things stand and where work remains. The bill is also co-sponsored by Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.), Mike Bost (R-Ill.), and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.).

Wagner Introduces Bill to Support Local Police

Position: Congresswoman Wagner and Congressman Rutherford introduced legislation to provide local law enforcement departments with greater flexibility in using federal funding for officer training, recruitment, protective equipment, forensic technologies, and victim services.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) and Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05), Co-Chair of the House Law Enforcement Caucus, released the following statement after they introduced the Local Law Enforcement Support Act: “I will always stand with our brave men and women in blue. Our local law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and I have been proud to work with them to make sure they have the resources they need to keep Missouri families safe. Each police department faces different challenges, and my bill will ensure they have the tools necessary to support officers, help victims, and put criminals behind bars,” said Congresswoman Ann Wagner (M0-02). “The Working Families Tax Cut legislation provided a generational investment in law enforcement nationwide, and my Local Law Enforcement Support Act will give state and local police departments greater flexibility to use these funds in the way they know best, including training and recruitment, better protective equipment for officers, expanded availability of forensic technologies, and enhanced services to victims of violent crime.” “Every local law enforcement department is different and has distinct needs,” said Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05). “As a former sheriff and lifelong law enforcement officer, I understand the importance of giving our departments the ability to invest in what best meets the challenges facing their officers every day. That’s why I am proud to join Congresswoman Wagner on the Local Law Enforcement Support Act to expand the possible ways departments could use their funding, including initiatives to recruit and train personnel, acquire protective equipment for officers, and invest in forensic and investigative technologies to help solve crimes. Flexibility gives them the opportunity to invest where they need it most, and in turn, helps keep our officers and communities safe.” “On behalf of the men and women of the St. Louis County Police Association, I would like to sincerely thank Representative Wagner for introducing the Local Law Enforcement Support Act (LLESA). Modern policing requires agencies to be nimble in the way they address crime, community relations, and officer recruitment/retention. Embracing new training, tactics, and benefits to meet the ever-changing environment is paramount to providing the high-level of law enforcement and protection Americans expect and deserve. The LLESA will allow agencies to continue to meet the needs of our officers and the people they serve. The additional flexibility the LLESA provides will give our agencies the ability to adapt and improve our officer retention programs, officer protection equipment, and new investigative technologies to combat criminal activity. We look forward working with Rep. Wagner to pass the LLESA and thank her for the unwavering efforts to support our police and keep our communities safe." - Joe Patterson, Executive Director; St. Louis County Police Association “The Police Chiefs Legislative Coalition, representing our police chiefs and law enforcement leaders across the State of Missouri, fully endorse the Local Law Enforcement Support Act. Our ongoing efforts to protect our communities rely on specialized teams such as our Drug Task Forces that combat illicit narcotics, Cybercrimes Task Forces that apprehend online sexual predators and Human Trafficking Task Forces that apprehend human traffickers. Their efforts remove some of the most violent and dangerous criminals from society. Many of those specialized units need the flexibility of funding toward recruiting and retaining personnel, acquisition of specialized technology, increased access to investigative equipment and aid for services to protect victims. We commend our lawmakers for answering our call for assistance and through the successful passage of the Local Law Enforcement Support Act, we can continue and expand our efforts to safeguard neighborhoods, schools and businesses throughout the State of Missouri. Please stand with our Police Chiefs and Law Enforcement leaders in supporting this endeavor.” - Executive Board of the Missouri Police Chiefs Legislative Coalition Supporting Organizations Also Include: Missouri Sheriffs Association, Major County Sheriffs of America, Major Cities Chiefs Association, National Sheriffs Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies, National Narcotic Officers Associations Coalition, National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Directors Association. Click here to read the one pager.

Wagner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Children from Abuse

Position: The representatives support legislation requiring and retaining digital recordings of Child Protective Services interviews to preserve evidence for prosecutions and improve accountability in child abuse cases.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) released the following statement after they introduced the GRACIE Act, legislation that would support state efforts to require and retain the digital recording of all CPS interviews. The legislation is supported by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). “Child Protective Services is a critical tool to shield children from abuse, and they are often the first step in ensuring children are taken out of abusive situations and abusers are put behind bars. The GRACIE Act would help ensure these initial interviews with investigators are appropriately retained so our justice system has the right evidence to hold accountable the perpetrators of this despicable crime,” said Rep. Ann Wagner. “I appreciated working with my colleagues in the House and Senate, as well as partners in Missouri, to introduce this legislation that will help victims find justice.” “The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has a strong history of protecting children and ensuring justice for victims, “ said Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway. “The GRACIE Act is a vital step forward in equipping states with the necessary tools to help preserve children’s voices, strengthen prosecutions, and ensure transparency. I wholeheartedly support and commend Congresswoman Wagner’s efforts to protect the safety and well-being of our children.” “When a child speaks up about abuse, we cannot afford to lose that evidence. The GRACIE Act helps make sure those early interviews are preserved so the people who hurt children can be prosecuted,” said Rep. Jared Moskowitz. “This is a smart, straightforward bill that puts protecting kids first and I’m proud to support it.” “In Utah, the Division of Child and Family Services, Children’s Justice Centers, and law enforcement work tirelessly to keep families safe and prosecute those who abuse or neglect children. They need every tool available to them to support and stand up for children when they need it most,” Rep. Blake Moore said. “I’m proud to introduce the GRACIE Act with Rep. Wagner to financially support states that voluntarily choose to record official child protective service interviews.” Click here to read a one pager on the GRACIE Act. Supporting Organizations Street Grace "Every child deserves to have their voice heard, protected, and preserved. We have seen firsthand how unrecorded CPS interviews can keep truth hidden in the darkness even when a child is brave enough to cry out, and how that darkness can open the door to further exploitation and trafficking,” said Street Grace CEO Bob Rodgers. “This legislation is a commonsense, overdue reform that brings accountability and transparency to the frontlines of child protection. We are deeply grateful to Reps. Ann Wagner, Elise Stefanik, Jared Moskowitz, Blake Moore, and Burgess Owens for their bold, bipartisan leadership in championing this bill in the House. The GRACIE Act will address the foster care-to-trafficking pipeline that has devastated far too many young lives." 3Strands Global Foundation "At 3Strands Global Foundation, we know that how systems respond in moments of crisis can shape a child’s life forever. The GRACIE Act represents a critical step toward transparency, accountability, and trauma-informed care within child protective services,” said Ashlie Bryant, CEO and Co-Founder. “By ensuring that child welfare interviews are recorded, this legislation helps protect the integrity of investigations, safeguard the rights of children and families, and build trust in the systems designed to keep them safe. We are grateful to Representatives Wagner, Stefanik, Moskowitz, Moore, and Owens for their leadership in advancing common-sense protections that prioritize both child safety and system accountability."