History of Anna Paulina Luna in Timeline

Anna Paulina Luna is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district, serving since 2023. A Republican, she previously worked as an air field management specialist. Luna is notable as the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress from Florida. She is involved in politics and is a public figure.

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1954: Heinrich Mayerhofer's Immigration

In 1954, Heinrich Mayerhofer, Anna Paulina Luna's grandfather, immigrated to Canada, identifying as Catholic.

May 6, 1989: Anna Paulina Luna's Birth

On May 6, 1989, Anna Paulina Luna, née Mayerhofer, was born. She later became a politician and U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district.

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2009: Began Air Force Service

In 2009, Anna Paulina Luna began her service in the U.S. Air Force as an airfield management specialist.

2009: Joined the United States Air Force

In 2009, at the age of 19, Anna Paulina Luna joined the United States Air Force, serving as an airfield management specialist.

July 2010: Reported Home Invasion

In July 2010, while stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Anna Paulina Luna reported an early morning home invasion by her landlord, although details of the event were disputed.

2013: Sports Illustrated Appearance

In 2013, while serving in the Air Force, Anna Paulina Luna appeared on Sports Illustrated's online site as a model.

2014: Maxim Magazine Appearance

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

2014: End of U.S. Air Force Service

In 2014, Anna Paulina Luna completed her service in the U.S. Air Force as an airfield management specialist.

2017: Earned Bachelor of Science

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

2017: Graduation from the University of West Florida

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

November 2018: Fox News Controversy

In November 2018, during a Fox News segment, Anna Paulina Luna compared Hillary Clinton to herpes, leading to the segment being cut short and apologies from the network.

2018: Decision to Run for Congress

In 2018, Anna Paulina Luna decided to run for Congress.

September 2019: Entered Republican Primary

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

November 2019: Endorsement by Matt Gaetz

In November 2019, Matt Gaetz endorsed Anna Paulina Luna in her run for Florida's 13th congressional district.

2019: Took Maternal Grandmother's Maiden Name

In 2019, Anna Paulina Luna took her maternal grandmother's maiden name, Luna, to represent her Hispanic heritage, following her mother's earlier decision to change her surname to the same.

March 2020: Ballistic Magazine Cover

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

July 2020: House Purchase in St. Petersburg

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

September 2020: Threatened Lawsuit Against Twitter

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

October 2020: Filed 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, alleging violation of the equal time rule.

November 2020: Alleged Censorship by Twitter

During a combative House Oversight Committee hearing on February 8, 2023, Anna Paulina Luna alleged that Twitter, the federal government, "leftist nonprofits", and potentially the Democratic National Committee had acted jointly to censor Americans in November 2020 through the Jira project management platform.

2020: Luna Surname Adopted

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

2020: We Build the Wall Event Appearance

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

2020: Lost Election to Charlie Crist

In 2020, Anna Paulina Luna challenged incumbent Democratic congressman Charlie Crist in her first campaign, but narrowly lost.

June 2021: Granted Temporary Stalking Injunction

In June 2021, Anna Paulina Luna was granted a temporary stalking injunction against her primary opponent, William Braddock, after he threatened to make her "disappear".

June 2022: Statements on 2020 Presidential Election

In June 2022, Anna Paulina Luna stated that she believed Donald Trump won the 2020 United States presidential election and that voter fraud occurred.

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

In an August 2022 interview, Anna Paulina Luna expressed support for a ban on U.S. oil exports to increase the domestic oil supply, citing an "America First" platform.

2022: Elected to Congress

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

2022: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

In 2022, Anna Paulina Luna was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with the endorsement of then-former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary.

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

February 2023: Wore AR-15 Rifle Lapel Pin

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

May 23, 2023: Co-sponsored Impeachment Resolutions

On May 23, 2023, Anna Paulina 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 Censuring Adam Schiff

On June 21, 2023, Anna Paulina Luna sponsored a resolution censuring Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for his past actions as chair of the House Intelligence Committee related to investigations into then-President Donald Trump; the House agreed to the resolution with a vote of 213-209.

August 27, 2023: Birth of Child

On August 27, 2023, Anna Paulina Luna announced that she had given birth to a child.

2023: Authored 'The Legend of Naranja'

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

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2023: Became U.S. Representative for Florida

In 2023, Anna Paulina Luna became the U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district. As a Republican, she is the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress from Florida.

2023: Voted for Ban on Cluster Munitions and Moratorium on Aid to Ukraine

In 2023, Anna Paulina Luna voted for a ban on cluster munitions to Ukraine and also voted for a moratorium on aid to Ukraine.

2023: Voted to Remove U.S. Troops from Syria and Somalia

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

2023: Voted Against Fiscal Responsibility Act

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

March 2024: Led Opposition to EATS Act

In March 2024, Anna Paulina 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, citing concerns about its impact on American farmers and potential influence by foreign adversaries.

April 2024: Voted 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: Resolution to Find Merrick Garland in Contempt

On July 10, 2024, Anna Paulina 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, imposing a fine of $10,000 per day; the measure failed to pass in a 204 to 210 vote.

2024: Reelected to the U.S. House of Representatives

In 2024, Anna Paulina Luna was successfully reelected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

January 2025: Introduced Bill to Add Trump's Face to Mount Rushmore

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

February 2025: Appointed to Lead House Oversight Task Force

In February 2025, Anna Paulina Luna was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to lead a House Oversight Task Force on declassification of federal secrets.

March 2025: Co-sponsored Legislation to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates

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: Vote on Bill Through Discharge Petition

In March 2025, Anna Paulina Luna collaborated with Rep. Brittany Pettersen and others to force a vote on a bill through a discharge petition, which would allow new parents to vote by proxy. This action led to her resignation from the Freedom Caucus due to a loss of "mutual respect".