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August 27, 2020
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This week, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07), alongside Reps. John Curtis (R-UT), David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), sent a bipartisan letter to Vice President Mike Pence raising a series of questions about the federal government’s plans to distribute a forthcoming COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, the bipartisan coalition urged the Administration to proactively study the most efficient way to distribute a vaccination once developed, which would save lives and help life return to normal.
August 25, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
Press Release
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
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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.
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June 4, 2019
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May 28, 2019
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May 24, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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May 15, 2019
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May 9, 2019
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Heard of Chrissy Houlahan? Of course not. Does the name Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ring a bell? Probably not. Veronica Escobar, Angie Craig, Jahana Hayes… never heard of them. But you’ve definitely heard of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Ilhan Omar. All seven were women elected to Congress in 2018 for the first time, yet only two seem to get any attention. The question is why.
May 2, 2019
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Focusing attention on threats to press freedom here in the United States, PEN America and its allies are, for the first time, marking World Press Freedom Day 2019 not only globally but across the country by mobilizing communities nationwide to stand up for journalism and celebrate the free press as a vital cornerstone of our democracy.
April 30, 2019
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U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) highlighted what she called disparities between the Allentown School District and surrounding suburban school districts at a hearing Tuesday.
April 22, 2019
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