Ann Wagner

Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025

Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 This bill establishes procedures for delaying the redemption of certain securities if an investment company or agent believes that an older individual or an individual with certain impairments has been financially exploited. Specifically, the bill allows for the delay of the redemption of a security issued by an open-end investment management company and serviced by a transfer agent if the company or agent reasonably believes the redemption involves the financial exploitation of an individual (1) age 65 or older, or (2) age 18 or older who is unable to protect his or her own interests due to a mental or physical impairment. (Open-end investment management companies offer securities in pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds. Transfer agents facilitate certain transactions for corporations and investment companies, including dividend distribution and change of securities ownership.) The company may initially delay the redemption for up to 15 days and, upon making a determination of exploitation, may delay the redemption an additional 10 days. A state regulator, appropriate administrative agency, or court may extend this period. In the event of delay, the company must hold the amounts related to the redemption in a demand deposit account. The bill also establishes notification requirements. The bill requires the registered open-end investment company and transfer agent to notify the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they elect to comply with the procedures established under this bill. Additionally, the SEC must make recommendations to address the financial exploitation of these adults.

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Jefferson Barracks in Missouri and recognizing its contributions to the military history and national security of the United States.

This resolution honors Jefferson Barracks in Missouri on its 200th anniversary and acknowledges its historical importance to the U.S. military and national defense. The measure recognizes the military installation's contributions over two centuries of operation and its role in American security. It has been sent to the Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs committees for review.

SEC Reform and Restructuring Act

The legislation would update federal rules governing how companies sell stocks and bonds to investors, likely making it easier or harder for certain businesses to raise money depending on the specific changes included. It could affect everyday people who invest through retirement accounts or brokerage firms, as well as companies of various sizes seeking to access capital markets. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Financial Services for review and debate.

Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act

The legislation aims to reduce demand for sex trafficking by establishing programs and policies to discourage people from purchasing sexual services obtained through trafficking. It would likely involve education campaigns, law enforcement coordination, and international cooperation to address the root causes and market dynamics that fuel human trafficking. The bill would affect federal agencies, law enforcement, international partners, and potentially individuals involved in or at risk of trafficking situations.

Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

The legislation would provide federal funding and resources to help local police departments improve their operations, training, and equipment. It aims to support law enforcement agencies at the city and county level in addressing public safety challenges in their communities. The bill affects police departments, local governments, and the communities they serve.

Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

This bill would strengthen the government's ability to prevent sensitive American technology and products from being sold to foreign countries that pose national security risks. It likely gives federal agencies more tools and resources to catch illegal exports and punish companies or individuals who try to ship restricted items overseas without permission. The changes would affect exporters, manufacturers, and importers who deal with controlled goods like advanced electronics, software, or military-related equipment.

To change the address of the postal facility designated in honor of Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr.

This bill would move the postal facility that was named after Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. to a different location. The change would affect mail delivery in the area where the facility is currently located and where it would be relocated.

GRACIE Act of 2026

Without access to the specific legislative text, this bill appears to address family-related policy based on its referral to the House Ways and Means Committee, which handles tax and benefit programs. The bill likely proposes changes to tax credits, benefits, or financial support programs that affect families, though the exact nature of those changes would depend on the bill's specific provisions. Families with children or those receiving government assistance would be the primary groups impacted by whatever reforms this legislation introduces.

Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025

Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 This bill adds a new source of revenue for the Crime Victims Fund (CVF). Specifically, the bill requires certain civil monetary penalties collected from settlements and judgments in cases involving fraud and false claims against the federal government to be deposited into the CVF through FY2029. The CVF supports federal, state, and local programs and activities to compensate and assist victims of crimes. Currently, the CVF is funded by deposits from a variety of sources, including federal criminal fines, penalties, and assessments; forfeited bail bonds; and certain other gifts, donations, and bequests.

Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025

Increasing Investor Opportunities Act This bill allows a closed-end fund—a portfolio of pooled assets with a limited number of shares traded on an exchange—to increase its investment in private investment funds. Specifically, the Securities and Exchange Commission is prohibited from limiting the sale or listing of securities of a closed-end fund that invests in private investment funds. This bill also apples to a closed-end company treated as a business development company.

Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025

Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise venture capital investment regulations to allow additional types of investments to be considered as qualifying investments. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Under current regulations, non-qualifying investments—which include secondary transactions and investments in other venture capital funds—may comprise up to 20% of a venture capital fund. The bill allows investments acquired through secondary transactions or investments in other venture capital funds to be considered as qualifying investments for venture capital funds. However, for a private fund to qualify as a venture capital fund, the fund's investments must predominately (1) be acquired directly, or (2) be investments in other venture capital funds.

Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.) Current law requires the State Department to conduct a one-time review of its guidance governing relations with Taiwan and report to Congress on this review. Under this bill, the State Department must review that guidance and report to Congress every two years while the guidance is in effect. The reports to Congress must (1) describe how the guidance takes into account certain considerations, such as the sense of Congress that Taiwan is governed by a representative government peacefully constituted through free and fair elections; and (2) identify opportunities and plans to lift self-imposed restrictions on relations with Taiwan.

ENFORCE Act

Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation Act or the ENFORCE Act This bill broadens the scope of prohibited conduct and increases criminal penalties for child pornography offenses involving the production or distribution of an adapted or modified depiction of an identifiable minor. The bill also expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses involving the possession, receipt, distribution, or production of obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children.

Small Entity Update Act

Small Entity Update Act This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to study approaches to reduce the impact of SEC rules on small businesses and other small entities, make appropriate recommendations, and revise applicable rules. Specifically, the bill requires the SEC to evaluate the current definition of small entity with respect to SEC rules. Under the bill, the SEC must provide specific and detailed recommendations to Congress on how the SEC can revise the definition of small entity to (1) align with specified statutory goals, including reducing unnecessary burdens on small entities; and (2) expand the number of entities covered. In addition, the SEC must adjust for inflation every five years any dollar amounts used to define small entities. The SEC must also revise the applicable rules to implement these recommendations.

Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2025

Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2025 This bill provides statutory authority for all issuers of securities to use certain offering procedures that are available to emerging growth companies. Specifically, the bill allows under statute issuers of securities to communicate with potential investors to ascertain interest in a contemplated securities offering, either before or after the filing of a registration statement (i.e., test the waters ). Additionally, issuers are allowed under statute to submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission, with respect to an initial public offering, initial registration, or follow-on offering, a confidential draft registration statement for review prior to public filing .

DETERRENCE Act

The DETERRENCE Act aims to strengthen law enforcement's ability to prevent and prosecute crimes by enhancing penalties, improving investigative tools, or increasing resources for crime prevention efforts. The bill would likely affect criminal justice agencies, law enforcement officers, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Without more specific details about the bill's provisions, the exact impact on crime rates and enforcement practices would depend on which specific measures are included.

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion. Specifically, a health care practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care as would reasonably be provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure the child is immediately admitted to a hospital. Additionally, a health care practitioner or other employee who has knowledge of a failure to comply with the degree-of-care requirements must immediately report such failure to law enforcement. A health care practitioner who fails to provide the required degree of care, or a health care practitioner or other employee who fails to report such failure, is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. An individual who intentionally kills or attempts to kill a child born alive is subject to prosecution for murder. The bill bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive under this bill and allows her to bring a civil action against a health care practitioner or other employee for violations.