ANN WAGNER
Republican Congresswoman of Missouri’s 2nd District
Ann Wagner
Policies and Stances
Gun Rights
Supports gun ownership.
“The individual right to own a gun is very important to me.”
Notable Legislation:
Opposed both the Bipartisan and Enhanced Background Check Acts of 2019.
Supported the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017.
Abortion
Pro-Life.
“I will continue fighting for the rights of the unborn in Congress.”
Notable Legislation:
Co-sponsor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Supported the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act, prohibiting race or sex-selective abortions.
Co-sponsor of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.
Immigration
Aims to enact stricter immigration laws.
“I believe in strong border security.”
Notable Work:
Supported funding to the Department of Homeland Security to bolster defenses along the southern border.
Supported Kate's Law.
Opposed the implementation of sanctuary cities.
Taxes and Government Spending
Aims to reduce taxes.
“One of my top priorities … is to rein in Washington spending so that our children … are not forced to pick up the tab for Washington’s spending binge.”
Notable Legislation:
Supported the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018.
Supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Supported the America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015.
Crime and Justice Reform
Aims for stricter enforcement of laws, and wants to fight sex trafficking.
“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.”
Notable Work:
Outspoken supporter of the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA)
Supported the Protect and Serve Act of 2018, making crimes against officers "hate crimes" punishable up to 10 years in prison.
Supported the Thin Blue Line Act, allowing the death penalty in the case of murder or attempted murder of an officer.
Health and Safety
Against the expansion of Medicaid.
“Obamacare has failed Missouri families, and politicians who continue to defend this broken system are ignoring the needs of Missouri families.”
Notable Legislation:
Opposed the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019.
Supported funding to battle the opioid crisis.
Supported increased access to lower premium plans and the expansion of health savings accounts.
HISTORY
Ann Wagner received a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Logistics from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
She worked for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City and Ralston Purina in St. Louis.
She was a local committeewoman in Lafayette Township for nine years, then she became the Chair of the Missouri Republican Party.
She was the ambassador for Luxembourg from 2005-2009.
She was first elected to the Congressional House in 2013, and is running for reelection to represent Missouri’s 2nd District, on the ballot for August 4th, 2020.
Contact Info
Ann Wagner
WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE
2350 Rayburn Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202)-225-1621
