Press Releases
May 20, 2019
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Bipartisan Amendment, Led by Rep. Wild and Rep. Thompson, Passed House as Part of the CAPTA Reauthorization
Today, U.S. Representatives Susan Wild (PA-07) applauded the House passage of key pieces of the SPEAK Up Act – Wild’s bill to improve the reporting process of child abuse and neglect to ensure the proper authorities are alerted as early as possible about children experiencing dangerous situations.
May 17, 2019
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Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) 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 to LGBTQ Americans with regard to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing and public accommodations.
May 16, 2019
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Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) highlighted the disparities between the Allentown School District and surrounding suburban school district in a markup in the Committee on Education and Labor on the Strength in Diversity Act and the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act. She noted the Allentown School District, which primarily serves students of color, just narrowly avoided a financial crisis that could have prevented them from making payroll.
May 16, 2019
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Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) voted to pass H.R. 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act. This major piece of legislation would lower prescription drug prices and reverse the expansion of junk insurance plans to defend vital protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Last week, the House passed H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, which included Wild’s amendment to stop the rising cost of premiums that passed with the support of 78 Republicans .
May 15, 2019
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On CSPAN, Wild Discusses Legislation to Strengthen Unions, Work on House Education and Labor Committee
Last week, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) answered questions from callers across the country regarding her work in the House Education and Labor Committee to strengthen protections for American workers. Wild has been advocating for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, landmark legislation to protect workers’ rights to organize a union and collectively bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions.
May 13, 2019
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U.S. Representative Susan Wild applauded the overwhelming bipartisan support of her amendment to stop the rising cost of healthcare premiums. The amendment added a provision in H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, to prevent the administration or any future administrations from enacting any rules or policy changes that would increase premiums. The amendment was agreed to 301 to 112 – with a total of 78 Republicans voting in favor.
May 9, 2019
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Also this week, the House began voting on bills as part of Democrats’ sweeping agenda to lower prescription drug prices
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild applauded the passage of H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, which included her amendment to stop the rising cost of premiums. The House also began voting on the first bills in House Democrats’ sweeping agenda to lower prescription drug prices.
May 8, 2019
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House Education and Labor Committee Hearing Examined Landmark Legislation for Strengthening Protections for American Workers
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) questioned AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka in the House Education and Labor Committee on the need to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act – comprehensive legislation to strengthen protections for workers’ right to organize a union and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. The PRO Act would empower millions of Americans to stand together and ensure hardworking people are getting their fair share of economic growth.
May 8, 2019
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Bipartisan Amendment, Led by Rep. Wild and Rep. Thompson, Passed Education and Labor Committee as Part of the CAPTA Reauthorization; Wild Also Successfully Included Language to Fund Programs to Educate People on How to Spot and Report Abuse and Neglect
Today, U.S. Representatives Susan Wild (PA-07) applauded the advancement of key pieces of the SPEAK Up Act – Wild’s bill to improve the reporting process of child abuse and neglect to ensure the proper authorities are alerted as early as possible about children experiencing dangerous situations.
May 7, 2019
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Representative, Senator Introduce Bill To Set Standards For Direct Reporting Of Suspected Child Abuse
As children across the country continue to suffer from horrific abuse, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) have introduced the Speak Up to Protect Every Abused Kid Act (SPEAK Up Act). The bill would require states to implement a consistent standard for child abuse reporting by requiring those with responsibility over children, such as medical professionals, teachers and coaches, to report suspected child abuse and neglect directly to state authorities.