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Susan Wild is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during her time in office. Wild has also been involved in efforts to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on her constituents and has advocated for policies aimed at supporting working families.
I think it is important, given that we are having a discussion here over who understands the text of the bill, to read it directly into the Record. ``The bona fide factor defense, described in subparagraph (A)(iv) shall apply only if the…
This bill clarifies that the ``factor other than sex'' is only available on a bona fide job-related and business necessary reason. It clarifies that this defense is not available where the employee demonstrates that a reasonable…
I am deeply concerned about the unprecedented lack of transparency and potential conflicts of interest in this Administration.
The Administration should not be granting some media outlets access to briefings while selectively excluding others based on the Administration's preferences.
I wish all employers would do that rather than executives essentially stealing from their employees.
Constituents, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike, have told me that they feel that our political system is rigged against working, middle-class, and low-income Americans. And in many ways, they are right. It is rigged by…
It shows a clear disregard for the seriousness of climate change; but second, it demonstrates a recklessness in backing out of an agreement.
Across my district, the Seventh Congressional District of Pennsylvania, and across our country, this shutdown is hurting small businesses. One of my constituents is an entrepreneur from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He recently emailed me to…
As a freshman Member of this body, I take deep offense at the suggestion a little while ago here on the House floor by our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that House Democrats are responsible for this government shutdown. To the…
Last week, I spoke on this floor about the first bill I introduced, a bill to fund our Coast Guard through this government shutdown. Incredibly, our Coast Guard is still not being paid. Yesterday was payday, but they got nothing. Just an…
This shutdown is tearing at the fabric of our society, and one of the clearest examples is the lack of funding for the Justice Department. As a practicing attorney for the past 30+ years, I know that many people, when facing some of the…
I am here today to reintroduce my first bill, which was introduced at the end of the 115th Congress, the Continuing Appropriations for the Coast Guard Act. I am doing this on behalf of Janeen and her family, constituents from Nazareth…
Right now, 12,643 Pennsylvanians are being denied a paycheck because of a partisan fight they have no control over. It is time to end this shutdown and restore our government's ability to protect our country and deliver vital services to…
This past weekend, volunteers across the country honored fallen servicemembers on National Wreaths Across America Day. While the focal point of this national day of remembrance is the laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery…
With only 4 days until open enrollment closes for next year, I want to call on people in my community, across Pennsylvania, and in every part of our country to sign up for coverage on healthcare.gov. Because Pennsylvania chose to expand…
Representatives of the 115th Congress, I am profoundly humbled and honored that the people of my district have entrusted me with the duty of representing them. The work of conducting the people's business in this Chamber has endured…
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