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Susan Wild

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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.

Mar 10, 2020

I am deeply concerned that we are the only highly developed country without a paid sick leave policy.

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Mar 10, 2020

Most small employers, 73 percent, offer PTO to the majority of their full-time employees.

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Mar 10, 2020

If we don't have a one-size-fits-all employers standard for paid sick leave in this country, how do we reassure the public in times like these?

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Mar 10, 2020

I think that is our job in Congress and would agree with my colleague, Ms. Omar, who just talked about our responsibility to workers.

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Mar 4, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize three extraordinary women: Nouf Abdulaziz, Loujain Al-Hathloul, and Eman Al-Nafjan. For nearly 2 years, these women have been imprisoned, placed in solitary confinement, and tortured by the Saudi…

Congressional Record · 2020-03-04
Mar 4, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois). Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from…

Congressional Record · 2020-03-04
Mar 3, 2020

Sometimes lost in this era of hyper partisanship is the good work that Democrats and Republicans do in this Foreign Affairs Committee every day.

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Feb 26, 2020

Madam Speaker, as we mark Public Schools Week, I want to recognize the extraordinary educators across my community and our country. In spite of deep, systemic inequities we face in funding for our public schools and this administration's…

Congressional Record · 2020-02-26
Feb 10, 2020

In a country that touts the importance of family values, I am consistently amazed at how unfamily friendly our laws are.

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Feb 10, 2020

I reject the notion that most employees who avail themselves of FMLA are acting in bad faith.

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Feb 6, 2020

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: On page 32, line 8, redesignate section 5 as section 6. On page 32, after line 7, insert the…

Congressional Record · 2020-02-06

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