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Ann Wagner's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (MO) - District 2

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  • "Ann Wagner is 100 percent pro-life. In Congress, Ann continues to be a strong voice for the voiceless, combating the radical Left's support for abortion activists and abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. In Congress, she will continue to fight back against the Democrats' attacks and stand for the right to life." (annwagner.com)
  • "Democrats are moving to force states to accept abortion on demand, right up until the moment of birth. I took to the House Floor to urge my colleagues to stand up & fight for those who can't protect themselves, but I couldn’t even finish my speech before I was gaveled down." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 26: "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "From a young age, Ann's parents taught her the value of a hard day's work and that the government ought not to be in the way and on the backs of the American people. The bottom line is that the federal government spends too much, taxes too much, regulates too much and the resulting bureaucracy and red tape hurt job-creators and the middle class. Ann worked to create the greatest economy the country has ever seen. She supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which lowered our taxes and eliminated costly regulations - getting the government out of business. Now, Ann is fighting back against Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and the radical Left’s economic agenda that has raised taxes on middle-class families, caused inflation and grown our national debt. Ann believes it’s time to get Washington’s spending under control, once and for all. As your Congresswoman, Ann will continue supporting economic policies that spur job growth and restore our economy to its glory." (annwagner.com)
  • "Yesterday, I voted to protect middle-class and small business tax cuts, promote family savings, and advance the next generation of entrepreneurs in America. With Tax Reform 2.0, your tax cuts are permanent. #BetterOffNow" (x.com)
  • Rated 93% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "From a young age, Ann's parents taught her the value of a hard day's work and that the government ought not to be in the way and on the backs of the American people. The bottom line is that the federal government spends too much, taxes too much, regulates too much and the resulting bureaucracy and red tape hurt job-creators and the middle class. Ann worked to create the greatest economy the country has ever seen. She supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which lowered our taxes and eliminated costly regulations - getting the government out of business. Now, Ann is fighting back against Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and the radical Left’s economic agenda that has raised taxes on middle-class families, caused inflation and grown our national debt. Ann believes it’s time to get Washington’s spending under control, once and for all. As your Congresswoman, Ann will continue supporting economic policies that spur job growth and restore our economy to its glory." (annwagner.com)
  • "The #TaxCutsandJobsAct is reviving the American dream. Starting next #TaxDay, Missourians will keep more of their hard-earned dollars while spending less time filing taxes." (x.com)
  • Rated 93% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Thank you to our men and women in blue for putting your lives on the line to protect our communities. Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we are always grateful for your service and your sacrifice." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "In Congress, Ann has supported legislation to build a robust and effective military that is empowered to protect the American people and eliminate ISIS and other radical Islamic terrorist organizations in the Middle East. She has consistently supported funding for locally manufactured fighter jets, the Growler and Super Hornet, so that our military men and women have sufficient tools to keep us safe. As your Representative, she will continue to fight back against the radical Left's socialist agenda that would hinder our military and make America less safe." (annwagner.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "From a young age, Ann's parents taught her the value of a hard day's work and that the government ought not to be in the way and on the backs of the American people. The bottom line is that the federal government spends too much, taxes too much, regulates too much and the resulting bureaucracy and red tape hurt job-creators and the middle class. Ann worked to create the greatest economy the country has ever seen. She supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which lowered our taxes and eliminated costly regulations - getting the government out of business. Now, Ann is fighting back against Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and the radical Left’s economic agenda that has raised taxes on middle-class families, caused inflation and grown our national debt. Ann believes it’s time to get Washington’s spending under control, once and for all. As your Congresswoman, Ann will continue supporting economic policies that spur job growth and restore our economy to its glory." (annwagner.com)
  • "It’s official: we’re in a recession. The reckless spending by the Democrats is hurting our economy and Missouri families. It’s time the Biden Administration admitted what we all know, their radical policies are making life more expensive and difficult for our communities." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2811: "Limit, Save, Grow Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I have heard from countless people in the housing community – home-buyers young and old – in Missouri’s 2nd District that they are adamantly opposed to the new Biden-era mortgage rule. What they're essentially doing is taking money frm those w/ good credit, who spent yrs saving for a home, & transferring it to more risky borrowers. We agree there's a housing affordability problem, but it won’t be solved by punishing ppl who play by the rules & did things right." (x.com)
  • "I spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 4300, the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act, legislation that passed the House and would provide housing vouchers to foster youth who are at risk of homelessness." (x.com)
  • "I questioned Treasury Secretary Yellen about the Biden Administration’s out of control spending and how inflation and high gas prices are making life incredibly difficult for Missourians." (x.com)
  • "Instead of addressing this 40-year-high inflation crisis, Biden and House Democrats spent last week celebrating their reckless spending & failed agenda, which ironically coincided with the stock market crashing & erasing retirement savings for millions of hard-working Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Pres. Biden’s unconstitutional action to forgive student loan debt has finally been struck down by the Supreme Court. His reckless decision was nothing more than a taxpayer funded giveaway to higher income individuals that would have cost Americans 100s of billions of dollars." (x.com)
  • "President Biden’s reckless action to forgive student loan debt will do nothing to lower the cost of college. This is just a giveaway of taxpayer dollars that will hurt hardworking Missourians." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our health care system is broken. Now, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and the radical Left want to implement socialized medicine, limiting health care choices and increasing our national debt. Instead, Ann is working to fix our health care system with a patient-centered solution that covers those with pre-existing conditions. Ann knows that the best health care decisions are done between the patient, their family and the doctor – not bureaucrats in Washington. In Congress, Ann will continue to support legislation that makes health care more affordable and accessible for all Missourians" (annwagner.com)
  • Voted against HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Spoke to 100s of parents, children, & advocates at today’s #StrollingThunder event to advocate for paid family leave & more affordable childcare & hear from parents about how we can make their lives easier during some of life’s most precious & exceptional moments." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Productive meeting w/@IvankaTrump to discuss our Paid Parental Leave bill. Our priority is to expand freedom & flexibility & give new parents the option of paid parental leave so they can spend more time w/their children during the most precious & formative time of a child’s life" (x.com)
  • "I announced legislation w/ @marcorubio which would create a much-needed option for paid family leave." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and the radical Left's open border policies have allowed opportunities for MS-13 gang members, violent criminals, sex offenders, human traffickers and even terrorists to slip through the cracks and come into our country. We need to get back to implementing policies that keep our neighborhoods safe, which starts with finishing the wall. Ann will continue to work to secure our borders and ensure our immigration laws are fully enforced. Ann will also continue to support our law enforcement officials at the border - they must have the resources necessary to keep our communities safe. Ann will always fight to secure our borders, protect our communities and put America first." (annwagner.com)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and the radical Left's open border policies have allowed opportunities for MS-13 gang members, violent criminals, sex offenders, human traffickers and even terrorists to slip through the cracks and come into our country. We need to get back to implementing policies that keep our neighborhoods safe, which starts with finishing the wall. Ann will continue to work to secure our borders and ensure our immigration laws are fully enforced. Ann will also continue to support our law enforcement officials at the border - they must have the resources necessary to keep our communities safe. Ann will always fight to secure our borders, protect our communities and put America first." (annwagner.com)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1333: "NO BAN Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6015: "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8030: "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I have been fighting for legislation to protect Americans from the dangers of TikTok and to keep your private data secure from the Chinese Communist Party for more than a year now." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520: "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" (votesmart.org)

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