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March 13, 2020
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Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) released the following statement on the newly reported cases of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania’s Seventh District and in several counties across the state:
March 10, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) responded to the newly reported case of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Monroe County and in several counties across the state. To date, there are 11 reported cases in Pennsylvania.
March 5, 2020
Press Release
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) commended the advancement of H.Res.723, her bipartisan resolution to End Sexual Violence Against Girls, through the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Introduced by Wild on World Children’s Day, the resolution encourages countries to pursue data-driven reforms emphasizes the importance of keeping girls safe.
February 14, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) will travel to Puerto Rico with a bicameral, bipartisan delegation of 9 members of Congress from February 13 - February 16 to learn more about the island’s recovery efforts following their recent earthquakes.
February 13, 2020
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Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) voted on a resolution to remove the deadline to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), paving the way forward for passage of this historic amendment and reaffirming Congress’ support for women’s equality. The resolution, H.J.Res.79 is cosponsored by 224 bipartisan Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Wild. A companion joint resolution has been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Ben Cardin (MD) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (AK).
February 5, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced that Carol Resh, an American Gold Star Mother from Lehigh County, will join her at tomorrow’s National Prayer Breakfast. Her son, U.S. Army Captain Mark T. Resh was killed in action during a reconnaissance mission on January 28,2007. Flying an Apache helicopter, he protected other airmen by taking on fire on his own aircraft. Captain Resh was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star for his actions that day. Prior to his service, Captain Resh grew up in the Lehigh Valley, attending Northwestern Lehigh High School and the University of Pittsburgh.
February 5, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) released the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address:
January 31, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced that Allentown resident Yamelisa Taveras will join her at the State of the Union in Washington, DC on February 4, 2020. Taveras is a recognized community activist and diabetes patient, who has had to ration her insulin due to high costs. Taveras has struggled with diabetes since she was a child. A graduate of Allentown High School, Taveras began rationing her insulin after she was no longer on her parents’ health insurance. Since then, Taveras has founded charitable organizations to provide aid to underserved populations in the Greater Lehigh Valley and has worked to shed light on the health needs of that same community.
January 29, 2020
Press Release
This morning, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) was recognized by the National Head Start Association with the 2020 Head Start Pledge Award for demonstrating a steadfast commitment to serving America’s most vulnerable children and families.
January 28, 2020
Press Release
U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) is excited to announce that the winner of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for PA-07 is Udit Garg of Parkland High School in Allentown, PA. The Congressional App Challenge is an app competition for students in middle and high school. Wild presented Garg with a commendation on January 20 to commemorate this achievement.
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February 27, 2019
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The majority-Democrat U.S. House voted 240-190 Wednesday to approve the first, major piece of standalone gun-control legislation to come before the chamber in two decades.
February 27, 2019
In The News
Panelists discussed the Commonwealth's troubled history as home to some of the nation's most obviously partisan-drawn districts and offered hope for future change.
February 4, 2019
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Organized labor had the ear Monday evening of new Lehigh Valley Congresswoman Susan Wild during her first public forum in the 7th District, and labor leaders spoke about issues ranging from workplace safety to questionable selections to the National Labor Relations Board.
January 18, 2019
In The News
For her part, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, a freshman Democrat representing the Lehigh Valley, has been drafting and backing bills. Wild introduced a measure to ensure that Coast Guard members — who missed their first paycheck this week — get paid for their work. She also signed on to a colleague’s bill that would offer interest-free loans to federal workers struggling to pay bills as they await their back-pay.
January 18, 2019
In The News
Wild, who represents Pennsylvania's 7th District, was named this week to the House Committee on Education and Labor and the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee.
January 15, 2019
In The News
Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild has been named to the House Education and Labor Committee, according to an announcement from the House Speaker’s office.
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