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A Very Busy August and September in PA-07 for Rep. Susan Wild

September 17, 2021

Congresswoman Also Returned to Washington for Votes, Visited Refugees in Philadelphia, and More:

She Visited the Girl Scouts, Addressed Youth 'Mental Health Crisis'

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August 5th, Salisbury Township, PA -- Rep. Wild stopped to meet the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and discuss the importance of mental health and the severe shortage counselors and psychologists in our schools.

She Joined Secretary Of Education Cardona for School Tours and Roundtable Discussions About the Build Back Better Agenda

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August 10th, Allentown & Bethlehem, PA -- Rep. Wild and Secretary Cardona joined local leaders in education in touring the Donegan Elementary School and Northampton Community College. They also joined students for a roundtable discussion about the importance of affordable, quality community colleges and expanded Pell Grants.

She Visited the Boys and Girls Club of Allentown

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August 11th, Allentown, PA -- Rep. Wild toured and checked out the newest additions to the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown, a program that serves thousands of children across the Allentown area.

She Learned More About the Goodwill Clubhouse of the Lehigh Valley

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August 11th, Allentown, PA -- Rep. Wild toured the Goodwill Clubhouse of the Lehigh Valley, a non-profit that focuses on rehabilitating and improving the lives of people affected by mental health issues.

She Spoke Out at 'Protect Our Care' Rally, Urging Congress to Expand Medicare and Lower Prescription Drug Prices

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August 12th, Allentown, PA -- Rep. Wild delivered a speech about the critical importance of Congress finally allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, which would ultimately drive down the high costs of prescription drugs for millions of Americans.

She Celebrated Lehigh Valley Pride

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August 15th, Allentown, PA -- Rep. Wild was one of the grand marshals for 2021 Lehigh Valley Pride, where she delivered remarks about supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Congress.

She Joined Senator Casey On a Tour of St. Luke's

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August 17th, Bethlehem, PA -- Rep. Wild and Senator Casey visited the Simulation (SIM) Center at St. Luke's University Hospital and learned more about their COVID responses and efforts to serve the greater Lehigh Valley.

Her Congressdog, Zoey, Received Her 'Junior Bark Ranger Badge' While Hiking the Delaware Water Gap

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August 18th, Delaware Water Gap, PA -- Rep. Wild and Congressdog Zoey hiked the Hornbecks Trail Creek Trail in the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area and learned more about the National Park Service's efforts to preserve and connect PA-07 residents to the great outdoors.

She Returned to Washington, And Voted Yes To Move Forward on Infrastructure, Budget Reconciliation, and Voting Rights

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August 24, Washington, DC -- Rep. Wild voted yes to move forward on the Senate Amendment to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the Budget Resolution.

She Released a Statement About the Completion of U.S. Operations in Afghanistan

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August 30th, Washington, DC -- After the completion of the U.S. evacuation in Afghanistan, signaling the end of America's longest war, Rep. Wild released the following statement found here.

She Welcomed Afghan Refugees to Pennsylvania

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August 31st, Philadelphia, PA -- Rep. Wild along with Rep. Houlahan, Rep. Scanlon, and Rep. Dean greeted Afghan refugees in the Philadelphia Airport, where she also met the airport staff, FEMA, TSA, and medical teams who were working tirelessly to ensure refugees felt cared for and acclimated to the Commonwealth.

She Visited Mack Trucks to Support Investments in Clean Vehicles

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September 2nd, Macungie, PA -- Rep. Wild called on her Washington colleagues to 'Act Now' in supporting more environmentally friendly vehicles on the road during her visit to Mack Trucks.

She Introduced the Bipartisan 'SPARK ACT' to Ensure Children Faced With the Opioid Crisis Have Access to Free School Lunch Programs

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September 7th, Washington, DC -- Rep. Wild along with Reps. Bacon, Trone, and Fitzpatrick re-introduced the Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act, which would expand free school meal programs to approximately 400,000 children living in kinship care who are not currently categorically eligible.

She Gave a Congressional Commendation Recognizing a PA-07 Constituents Efforts To Help Families After the 9/11 Attacks

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September 10th, Milford Township -- Rep. Wild delivered remarks recognizing the incredible work of Karl Rauscher, who helped 9/11 victim's families by tracing cellphones and pagers to guide searchers on where to find those who might have survived the attacks.

She Joined Her Community in Remembering the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

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September 11th, Allentown, PA -- Rep. Wild joined community members in remembering all the fallen victims of 9/11. She delivered remarks at the America on Wheels Museum.

She Celebrated the 211th Anniversary of Mexican Independence

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September 13th, Allentown, PA -- Rep. Wild attended the commemoration of 'Grito de Independencia' in Allentown, which celebrated and honored the 211th anniversary of Mexican Independence.

She Introduced Legislation to Revitalize the Civilian Conservation Corps

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September 14th, Washington, DC -- Rep. Wild joined Reps. Lamb, Evans, and McLane Kuster in introducing the Restore Environmental Vitality and Improve Volatile Economy By the Civilian Conservation Corps of 2021, or REVIVE the CCC Act.

She Gave a Personal Interview About an Issue Close to Her Heart -- Suicide Prevention Awareness

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September 15th, Allentown, PA -- Rep. Wild commemorated Suicide Awareness Prevention Month by talking about her own experience dealing with the trauma of losing a loved one to suicide. This month and every month, she is working to end the mental health stigma and bring resources to those living with suicidal thoughts. Read the full interview here.