Ballwin, MO - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump approved Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for federal support to aid disaster recovery from the May 16th tornado.

“Thank you President Trump for your swift action to provide federal support to the victims of the deadly tornado last month. The St. Louis region was hit incredibly hard and this disaster assistance is going directly to ensure our community can rebuild stronger and better than before.  I appreciate President Trump and his team for working with us so our officials on the state and local level have the resources they need. I spoke with people on the ground when I saw the damage firsthand and I know how helpful this aid will be to our friends and neighbors.”