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Rep. Wild Congratulates Lehigh University for Recognition as a Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee

April 22, 2021 Press Release
Today, Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) released the follow statement honoring Lehigh University for their recognition as a Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee:

Rep. Wild Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster U.S. Technology Leadership and Competitiveness

April 21, 2021 Press Release

Washington, DC – This week, Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) co-sponsored the Endless Frontier Act, bipartisan legislation to advance and solidify the United States' leadership in scientific and technological innovation through increased investments in the discovery, creation, and manufacturing of technology critical to U.S.

Rep. Wild Co-Sponsors Bill to Expand Labor Rights for Public Safety Officers

April 15, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to guarantee that all state and city fire fighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel can exercise their labor rights. The bill is led by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).

 

Rep. Wild Votes to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act

April 15, 2021 Press Release

Today, Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) voted to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that she cosponsored and argued for as a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 

Rep. Wild: Pennsylvania Veterans to Receive $1,400 Payments from American Rescue Plan Beginning this Week

April 15, 2021 Press Release

Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced today that many Pennsylvanians who receive Veterans’ benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 hit their bank accounts beginning this week. Many Pennsylvanians have already received Economic Impact Payments as part of the American Rescue Plan that Rep. Wild helped pass.

Rep. Wild Announces Grants for Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority

April 13, 2021 Press Release

Today, Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced three grants totaling more than $3.5 million for the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority as part of previously appropriated COVID relief funds. The grants will help Lehigh Valley International Airport and Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport with operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitation, and other essential services.

Rep. Susan Wild, Rep. Nikema Williams Introduce Stay in Line to Vote Act

April 9, 2021 Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) and U.S. Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Stay in Line to Vote Act, legislation that would explicitly allow food and drink to be provided to voters while they wait in line at polling places. Last month, legislators in Georgia passed a restrictive voting law that placed new obstacles between voters and their right to vote, including a provision that makes it a crime to provide food or drink - even water - to people waiting in line to vote. The Stay in Line to Vote Act would provide a basic level of support to voters as they wait to cast their ballot, especially in areas where long lines can deter voting.

Rep. Wild: COVID Relief a “Real Shot in the Arm for the Country”

April 9, 2021 Press Release
U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) crisscrossed her district this week with events touting the American Rescue Plan and the funding already helping families in her district build back better and beat the pandemic.

Rep. Wild Re-Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Correctly Count EMS Personnel, Better Meet Community Health and Safety Needs

April 1, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA) was joined by Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA) in introducing the EMS Counts Act, bipartisan legislation that would address the chronic miscounting of first responders, particularly firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.

Rep. Wild Co-Sponsors Bill to Improve Truck Parking and Highway Safety

April 1, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 29, 2021, Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) joined U.S. Reps.

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High School Seniors Receive Military Academy Nominations

February 19, 2020 In The News
Stephen Jiwanmall | PBS 39
High School Seniors Receive Military Academy Nominations
It's the time of year when high school seniors play the waiting game. For some students in the Lehigh Valley, the goal is getting into a military academy.

Pa. rep among Congressional crew responding to disaster in Puerto Rico

February 15, 2020 In The News
Brian Myszkowski | Pocono Record
Pa. rep among Congressional crew responding to disaster in Puerto Rico
U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA-7) is getting a first-person perspective on the damage and devastation in Puerto Rico in an effort to better help those affected by the multitude of earthquakes that struck the island territory over the past few months.

Pa’s Dean: ‘I’m looking forward to … telling my granddaughters,’ as U.S. House removes ERA barrier

February 13, 2020 In The News
Robin Bravender | Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pa’s Dean: ‘I’m looking forward to … telling my granddaughters,’ as U.S. House removes ERA barrier
The U.S. House voted Thursday to remove one barrier to adding the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but plenty of legal and political obstacles remain.

Cartwright, Wild concerned about Medicaid changes

February 11, 2020 In The News
Brian Myszkowski | Pocono Record
Cartwright, Wild concerned about Medicaid changes
Members of Congress Matt Cartwright and Susan Wild have joined seven of their colleagues to voice concern over Medicaid changes they say could put beneficiaries at risk.

With her State of the Union guest, Susan Wild highlighted sky-high prescription costs. President Trump said Congress should send him legislation to slash those costs.

February 5, 2020 In The News
Laura Olson | Morning Call
With her State of the Union guest, Susan Wild highlighted sky-high prescription costs. President Trump said Congress should send him legislation to slash those costs.
Lehigh Valley Congresswoman Susan Wild says it’s the problem she hears about more than any other: the skyrocketing cost of insulin, a life-or-death drug for those attempting to manage diabetes.

Students. Activists. A businessman. And a very proud mom. Here’s who the Lehigh Valley’s members of Congress invited to the State of the Union

February 4, 2020 In The News
Laura Olson | Morning Call
Students. Activists. A businessman. And a very proud mom. Here’s who the Lehigh Valley’s members of Congress invited to the State of the Union
Students. Activists. A businessman. And a very proud mom. Each of the 535 members of Congress gets to invite a guest to watch from the House gallery Tuesday evening as President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address.

From impeachment to the cost of college, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild fielded wide-ranging questions at Town Hall

January 24, 2020 In The News
Nicole Radzievich | Morning Call
From impeachment to the cost of college, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild fielded wide-ranging questions at Town Hall
U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, a Democrat, holds a Town Hall-style meeting in Easton where nearly 200 constituents turned out.

Rep. Wild spends day in Monroe County

January 22, 2020 In The News
Kathryne Rubright | Pocono Record
Rep. Wild spends day in Monroe County
U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D-7) spent Tuesday in Monroe County, making three stops to learn about the services provided at each location.

Congresswoman Wild visits East Stroudsburg High School South

January 21, 2020 In The News
Cody Butler | PA Homepage
Congresswoman Wild visits East Stroudsburg High School South
U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild made a visit to East Stroudsburg High School South Tuesday.

Earthquake aftershock in Puerto Rico is ‘psychological torture,’ Lehigh Valley delegation tells Rep. Wild at summit

January 21, 2020 In The News
Nicole Radzievich | Morning Call
Earthquake aftershock in Puerto Rico is ‘psychological torture,’ Lehigh Valley delegation tells Rep. Wild at summit
A waitress’ “funny” story about her life in Puerto Rico during the recent earthquakes now haunts Victor Martinez, who was part of a Lehigh Valley delegation that surveyed the devastation last weekend.

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