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August 25, 2020
Press Release
Today U.S. Representatives Susan Wild (D-PA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), John Katko (R-NY), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) led 92 of their colleagues in calling for the next COVID-19 relief package to include $1.1 billion for programs that support older Americans.
August 14, 2020
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U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) released the following statement regarding the agreement reached yesterday between Israel and the United Arab Emirates:
August 12, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced House passage of federal funding she requested for multiple, competitive grant programs at the U.S. Department of Energy. Past recipients of these research grants include Lehigh University. This funding comes as part of the Energy and Water Appropriations Act which supports research and development into clean and efficient energy solutions and creates sorely needed new jobs to take on climate-forward initiatives to rebuild our nation’s crumbling energy and water infrastructure.
August 7, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced House passage of nearly $12 billion in funding for projects to invest in local job creation and community support services that will be critical to rebuilding her district’s local economy in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
August 6, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced House passage of a $35 million increase in Mental Health Block Grants she requested. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for comprehensive mental health services has been heightened. Beginning in April, the Crisis Text Line, a national crisis counseling service, experienced 47 to 116 percent more texts per day than it received on an average day before the COVID-19 crisis A key component of the Labor – Health and Human Services funding bill, Wild’s critical increase will also set aside funds to help create 24/7 mobile crisis units.
August 5, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced House passage of $100 million in increased funding she requested for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address long wait times and backlog of disability hearings. Secured last week as part of the Labor - Health and Human Services funding bill that passed the House last week, this funding would go toward additional hires and resources to improve efficiency.
August 4, 2020
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Yesterday, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) hosted a roundtable discussion with local cement companies on the importance of a full-scale infrastructure package to attract new business, support workforce development, and create new jobs to help Pennsylvania’s Seventh District recover from the current economic recession.
August 3, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) released the following statement following the announcement that Cadet Reilly McGinnis of Pennsylvania’s Seventh District would assume the role of First Captain, the highest position in the cadet chain of command, at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point:
July 31, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representatives Susan Wild (D-PA), John Curtis (R-UT), Chip Roy (R-TX), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), and Dan Meuser (R-PA) released the following statements following the introduction of their new bipartisan bill to amend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’s (CARES Act) PPP delivered important tools to temporarily support millions of struggling businesses across the country. With the enhancements in the this new bill, the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Enhancement Act, small businesses will be able to receive even more aid.
July 16, 2020
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representatives Susan Wild (PA-07) and Brett Guthrie (KY-02) introduced the bipartisan Early Educators Apprenticeship Act, legislation to help meet the increasing demand for early childhood educators by supporting and expanding states’ efforts in developing, administering, and evaluating early childhood education apprenticeships. This legislation comes at a critical time, as access to quality, affordable child care will be integral to our nation’s reopening process and economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 21, 2019
In The News
As the first 100 days of the 116th Congress come to a close, I’m reflecting on the work we’ve done, the promises I made on the campaign trail and the reasons the voters of Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District sent me to Washington.
April 21, 2019
In The News
U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild will attend the Easton Opioid Awareness Task Force meeting Monday.
April 19, 2019
In The News
Rep. Susan Wild, D-7th District., the first woman to be elected by the Lehigh Valley, recently reached 100 days in office for her first full term representing the 7th District of Pennsylvania in the 116th U.S. Congress.
April 17, 2019
In The News
Congresswoman Susan Wild spent Wednesday afternoon In Monroe County speaking with high school students.
April 17, 2019
In The News
Two members of Congress paid visits to Monroe County this week in an effort to interact with the Pocono community.
April 16, 2019
In The News
Lehigh Valley Congresswoman Susan Wild was in the area hashing out problems with getting local residents more affordable health care.
April 13, 2019
In The News
Last November, Pennsylvanians from Philadelphia to Erie held a referendum on the type of government they want. With fairly drawn, constitutionally legitimate Congressional districts, voters ushered in a new, more diverse era of representation.
April 12, 2019
In The News
Women in Congress have been getting attention recently for calling out casual sexism on the Hill — and female staffers say it’s making their jobs easier.
April 11, 2019
In The News
Lawmakers are pushing yet another piece of new legislation that would make it easier for patients to gain access to home health care, specifically by widening the scope of who can certify the need for home health services under Medicare rules.
April 4, 2019
In The News
“Most of all, I just want my constituents back home to know that I’m working for them, and that I’m not thinking about contributions from a big corporation when I’m in a committee hearing and questioning witnesses and when we’re voting on matters that are important to the working families in my district.”