History of Anna Paulina Luna in Timeline

Anna Paulina Luna is an American politician and U.S. Air Force veteran. Since 2023, she has served as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district. As a member of the Republican Party, Luna is the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress from Florida. Her background in the military and subsequent entry into Republican politics define her public profile.

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1954: Grandfather Immigrated to Canada

In 1954, Heinrich Mayerhofer, Luna's grandfather, immigrated to Canada from Germany and identified as Catholic.

May 6, 1989: Anna Paulina Luna Born

On May 6, 1989, Anna Paulina Luna, née Mayerhofer, was born.

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2009: Enlisted in Air National Guard

In 2009, Luna began her service in the Air National Guard as an airfield management specialist at the age of 19.

2009: Joined U.S. Air Force

In 2009, Luna joined the U.S. Air Force as an airfield management specialist.

July 2010: Home Invasion Reported

In July 2010, Luna reported a home invasion while stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, although accounts and police reports varied on the nature of the incident.

2013: Modeled for Sports Illustrated online

In 2013, Luna modeled for Sports Illustrated's online site.

2014: Appeared in Maxim Magazine

In 2014, Luna appeared as a swimsuit model in Maxim magazine.

2014: End of Air National Guard Service

In 2014, Luna concluded her service in the Air National Guard, having served as an airfield management specialist.

2014: End of U.S. Air Force Service

In 2014, Luna concluded her service in the U.S. Air Force.

2017: Earned Bachelor of Science

In 2017, Luna earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of West Florida.

2017: Graduation from University of West Florida

In 2017, Luna graduated from the University of West Florida.

November 2018: Compared Hillary Clinton to herpes on Fox News

In November 2018, Luna, as director of Hispanic engagement for Turning Point USA, compared Hillary Clinton to herpes on a Fox News segment, leading to apologies from the network.

2018: Decided to run for Congress

In 2018, Luna decided to run for Congress.

September 2019: Entered Republican Primary

In September 2019, Luna entered the Republican primary for Florida's 13th congressional district.

November 2019: Endorsed by Matt Gaetz

In November 2019, Luna received an endorsement from Matt Gaetz.

2019: Adoption of Luna Surname

In 2019, Anna Paulina Luna took her maternal grandmother's maiden name, Luna, to represent her Hispanic heritage, following a similar decision by her mother after her divorce.

March 2020: Appearance on Ballistic Magazine Cover

In March 2020, Anna Paulina Luna appeared on the cover of Ballistic magazine, which lauded her as "DC's Next 2A Warrior".

July 2020: Purchased House in St. Petersburg

In July 2020, Luna and her husband purchased a house in St. Petersburg, near MacDill Air Force Base.

September 2020: Threat to Sue Twitter Over Account Verification

In September 2020, Anna Paulina Luna threatened to sue Twitter after the company refused to verify her account, alleging "political prejudice" and calling it "election meddling".

October 2020: FEC Complaint Against Twitter

In October 2020, Anna Paulina Luna's campaign said it filed a complaint with the FEC over Twitter's refusal to verify Luna's account. The complaint alleged that Twitter violated the equal time rule by verifying Charlie Crist but not Luna, requesting the FEC to force Twitter to verify Luna's account.

November 2020: Alleged Censorship

In November 2020, according to allegations made by Anna Paulina Luna during a House Oversight Committee hearing on February 8, 2023, Twitter, the federal government, leftist non-profits, and potentially the Democratic National Committee, jointly censored Americans through the Jira project management platform, which she claimed violated the First Amendment.

2020: Surname changed to Luna

By 2020, Anna and her mother, Monica, chose the surname Luna as an homage to her maternal grandmother's maiden name.

2020: Appeared at We Build the Wall event

In 2020, Luna appeared at a We Build the Wall event as vice president of Bienvenido, an organization dedicated to conservative Hispanic outreach.

2020: Lost Congressional Campaign

In 2020, Luna was defeated by incumbent Democratic congressman Charlie Crist in her first campaign for Congress.

June 2021: Granted Temporary Stalking Injunction

In June 2021, Luna was granted a temporary stalking injunction against her primary opponent, William Braddock, who had allegedly threatened her.

June 2022: Repeated False Claims About 2020 Election

In June 2022, Luna repeated false claims that the 2020 United States presidential election was stolen, stating her belief that President Trump won and that voter fraud occurred.

August 2022: Support for Ban on U.S. Oil Exports

In August 2022, Anna Paulina Luna stated that she supported a ban on U.S. oil exports to increase the domestic oil supply, arguing that the U.S. has abundant oil resources and should prioritize lowering domestic gas prices over selling to other countries.

2022: Elected as U.S. Representative

In 2022, Luna was elected as the U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district, defeating Democratic nominee Eric Lynn.

February 8, 2023: Allegations of Censorship at House Oversight Committee Hearing

On February 8, 2023, during a House Oversight Committee hearing, Anna Paulina Luna alleged that Twitter, the federal government, "leftist non-profits", and potentially the Democratic National Committee had jointly censored Americans in November 2020 through the Jira project management platform, claiming it violated the First Amendment.

February 2023: Wearing AR-15 Rifle Lapel Pins

In February 2023, Anna Paulina Luna was among several members of Congress seen wearing AR-15 rifle lapel pins.

May 23, 2023: Co-sponsored Impeachment Resolutions

On May 23, 2023, Luna co-sponsored resolutions to impeach Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI director Christopher Wray, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and U.S. attorney for D.C. Matthew M. Graves.

June 21, 2023: Sponsored Resolution to Censure Adam Schiff

On June 21, 2023, Luna sponsored a resolution censuring Democratic representative Adam Schiff for his past actions as chair of the House Intelligence Committee. The House agreed to the resolution with a vote of 213–209.

August 27, 2023: Birth of Son

On August 27, 2023, Anna Paulina Luna announced the birth of her son.

2023: Elected to Congress

In 2023, Anna Paulina Luna began serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district.

2023: Votes on Removing U.S. Troops from Syria and Somalia

In 2023, Anna Paulina Luna was among 47 Republicans to vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 21, which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days. That same year Luna was among 52 Republicans who voted in favor H.Con.Res. 30, which would remove American troops from Somalia.

2023: Vote Against Fiscal Responsibility Act

In 2023, Anna Paulina Luna was among 71 Republicans who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act in the House of Representatives.

2023: Votes on Cluster Munitions Ban and Aid Moratorium to Ukraine

In 2023, Anna Paulina Luna was among 98 Republicans to vote for a ban on cluster munitions to Ukraine. That same year, Luna voted for a moratorium on aid to Ukraine.

2023: Authored 'The Legend of Naranja'

In 2023, Luna authored the Christian children's book, "The Legend of Naranja", which suggests that Biden stole the 2020 election.

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March 2024: Led Letter Opposing EATS Act

In March 2024, Luna led a letter signed by 10 House Republicans to the House Agriculture Committee opposing the inclusion of the Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act in the 2024 farm bill.

April 2024: Vote Against Military Aid Package for Ukraine

In April 2024, Anna Paulina Luna voted against the $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine.

July 10, 2024: Brought Forward Resolution to Find Merrick Garland in Contempt

On July 10, 2024, Luna brought forward a privileged resolution to have U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland found in inherent contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena, proposing a fine of $10,000 per day. The measure failed to pass.

2024: Re-elected to U.S. House of Representatives

In 2024, Luna was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

January 2025: Introduced Bill to Add Trump to Mount Rushmore

In January 2025, Luna introduced a bill proposing to add Trump's face to Mount Rushmore.

February 2025: Appointed to Lead House Oversight Task Force

In February 2025, Luna was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to lead a House Oversight Task Force on declassification of federal secrets related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

March 2025: Co-sponsorship of Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Legislation

In March 2025, Anna Paulina Luna and Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez co-sponsored legislation seeking to cap credit card interest rates at 10%.

March 2025: Opposition to U.S. Membership in NATO

In March 2025, Anna Paulina Luna expressed opposition to U.S. membership in NATO.

March 2025: Worked to Force Vote on Bill for Proxy Voting for New Parents

In March 2025, Luna collaborated with Rep. Brittany Pettersen and others to force a vote on a bill allowing new parents to vote by proxy. This action led to conflicts within the Freedom Caucus, which Luna later resigned from due to a loss of mutual respect.

August 2025: Comments on Non-Human Beings on Earth

In mid-August 2025, Anna Paulina Luna stated on The Joe Rogan Experience that she had heard testimony about non-human beings on Earth, suggesting Congress had seen proof of "interdimensional beings" capable of operating through existing time spaces.

September 3, 2025: Cosponsored Restore Trust in Congress Act

On September 3, 2025, Luna was one of the original 16 cosponsors of the Restore Trust in Congress Act (H.R.5106), which aimed to ban members of Congress and their families from owning and trading stocks.

September 2025: Criticized the Anti-Defamation League

In September 2025, Luna criticized the Anti-Defamation League for listing Christian Identity as extremist after Elon Musk commented negatively on it, claiming the ADL was creating a hate campaign against Christians.

September 2025: Task force included a hearing on "UAP transparency and whistleblower protection"

In September 2025, the scope of the task force included a hearing on "UAP transparency and whistleblower protection".

October 2025: Meeting with Kirill Dmitriev and Praise for Putin

In October 2025, amidst the Russo-Ukrainian war, Anna Paulina Luna met with Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of Russian president Vladimir Putin, expressing a desire to foster peace and trade. Later, after Putin praised Donald Trump, Luna thanked the Russian government for backing the President.

December 2025: Restore Trust in Congress Act had 119 cosponsors

As of December 2025, the Restore Trust in Congress Act (H.R.5106) had 119 cosponsors.

2025: Amplified Misinformation Following Brown University Shooting

Following the 2025 Brown University shooting, Luna amplified a theory misidentifying a Palestinian student at Brown University as the perpetrator. However, a different individual, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, was identified as the shooter.

2025: Spoke at Charlie Kirk's Memorial

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk in 2025, Luna spoke at Kirk's memorial, crediting him with launching her political career. She also called for a statue of Kirk to be installed in the United States Capitol and shared a controversial meme comparing him to historical figures.

2025: Participation in UFO Documentary

In 2025, Anna Paulina Luna participated in The Age of Disclosure, a documentary film about UFOs and claimed government programs involving the recovery of alien technology crashed on Earth.

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January 9, 2026: Claim of Christian Persecution in Ukraine

On January 9, 2026, Anna Paulina Luna claimed that Christians were being persecuted in Ukraine and announced her intent to contact the State Department. She also asserted that the Vatican had a responsibility to educate the international community on the situation. Her opinion was based on a letter from Ukrainian MPs alleging numerous political prisoners and criminal prosecutions, a claim disputed by the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States.

January 2026: Call for Sanctions Against the UK over Potential X Ban

In early January 2026, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that X could be blocked in the United Kingdom due to AI-generated sexualized images, Anna Paulina Luna called for sanctions against the country if it proceeded with the ban.

March 2026: Hosted Russian Lawmakers at U.S. Capitol

In March 2026, Luna hosted a delegation of visiting Russian lawmakers on a tour of the United States Capitol, which was criticized by fellow congressional lawmakers.