Press Releases
March 1, 2021
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U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion dollar recovery package to deliver urgently needed relief to the American people in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis.
February 26, 2021
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Today, U.S. Representatives Susan Wild (PA-07) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) re-introduced the bipartisan Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief (CHIPPER) Act to increase support for State Children’s Health Insurance programs during the COVID–19 emergency. Federal funding for the program decreased last October.
February 25, 2021
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Today, Rep. Susan Wild voted to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, to ensure that all LGBTQ Americans are granted the full protections guaranteed by federal civil rights law. The Equality Act extends anti-discrimination protections not just in the workplace, but in every place – in employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing and public accommodations.
February 19, 2021
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Committee gives Wild a powerful position to fight for PA-07's science and manufacturing industry workforce.
On February 11th, 2021, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) announced her appointment to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, which oversees much of the non-defense Federal research and development portfolio, including agencies tasked with strengthening American manufacturing technology, science based infrastructure development, and clean energy job creation.
February 5, 2021
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This week, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA) joined Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) in leading 51 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging President Biden to swiftly nominate an Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. A Jewish member of Congress and strong voice on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Wild has become an outspoken leader on issues of anti-Semitism.
February 4, 2021
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Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) 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 putting our nation on a path toward economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 4, 2021
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This week, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA) led eight of her colleagues in the Pennsylvania Delegation in calling on House leadership to include the RESTAURANTS Act in any forthcoming COVID-19 relief legislation. An original cosponsor of this vital legislation, Wild has championed the need for tailored aid for the restaurant community in Pennsylvania and across the country to make sure these small businesses can survive this crisis.
January 27, 2021
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This month, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07)’s Improving Legal Services for Female Veterans Act was signed into law. Included as a key component of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act, Wild’s legislation will provide legal assistance to women veterans to help them access services to assist with eviction and foreclosure, child support, and child care.
January 21, 2021
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Bipartisan legislation seeks to ensure continuity of care for vulnerable populations, bolster workforce pipeline for essential health care workers
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA) and Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA) joined in reintroducing the Nurses CARE Act for the 117th Congress. This bipartisan bill seeks to ensure long-term care and senior living facilities can maintain adequate staffing levels by allowing temporary nurse aides to retain their certification status after the COVID-19 emergency declaration has been lifted.
January 13, 2021
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Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) released a statement following the House vote to impeach President Trump: