As we approach Veterans Day, we are reminded of the profound gratitude we owe to those who have selflessly defended our nation. Monday is a day of reflection, pride, and solemn recognition of our servicemembers' dedication and sacrifices. It is a time to pause and appreciate the invaluable contributions these brave men and women have made to keep our country free. But our recognition should go beyond just a day. Our veterans are integral to the fabric of our communities. In Missouri’s Third District, they do more than defend [...]

For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 Contact: Arthur Bryant 202-225-1621 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after her Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act passed the House. The legislation cuts red tape to ensure sensitive American technologies are not sold to foreign adversaries. “China, Iran, and Russia have formed a new axis of evil to attack our national security interests and help each other circumvent U.S. export controls. They have created a massive network designed to [...]

March 15, 2024 For Immediate Release | Contact: Irene Kimball (202) 225-2956 BLAINE'S BULLETIN: THE DANGERS OF TIKTOK On February 18, 2022 Chase Nasca was a 16-year-old high school student. That morning his parents Dean and Michelle saw their child off to school expecting, like all parents do, to see their son later that afternoon. On his way home from school Chase stopped next to a train track, texted a friend “I can’t do it anymore”, then stepped in front of a train taking his own life. I have hesitated [...]

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Of all the issues we face as a nation and society, the kidnapping and enslaving of our fellow Americans is the gravest. Like the fentanyl crisis, it’s a phantom evil assaulting our communities. We might not notice it, but heinous crimes could be underway around us at any time. St. Louis often comes up in the news related to human trafficking because of its location in the middle of the country and the convergence of major interstates and highways. Criminals transporting victims often pass [...]