Jobs and the Economy
Labor and Fair Wages
As a Member of the House Education and Labor Committee and Vice Chair of the Labor and Working Families Caucus, I’m working to ensure every American gets a fair shot at a good job and a safe workplace.
I’m proud to support the Paycheck Fairness Act to address gender-based pay discrimination, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act to protect older workers and ensure our jobs market is fair to everyone, and the FAMILY Act, which would establish a national paid leave program, so that all workers are able to take care of young children or relatives who need their assistance without sacrificing their careers.
I am an original cosponsor of the Raise the Wage Act, which would gradually raise the minimum wage and finally provide a much-needed raise to American workers and families’ bottom lines.
I am also an original cosponsor of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which would strengthen our nation’s labor laws for the 21st century economy to ensure that workers can form a union and collectively bargain for good wages, a secure retirement, and a safe workplace.
Innovation and Regional Empowerment
I believe that a key part of being an effective advocate for workers means equipping our workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to obtain decent-paying jobs in an increasingly competitive global economy. That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Regional Innovation Act that would leverage federal knowledge and leadership to support technology and innovation hubs across the country – so that communities like the Greater Lehigh Valley have a fair shot to contribute to the nation’s economic success.
Small Business
Small businesses are part of what make the Greater Lehigh Valley home, and I am proud to stand with small business owners across our community.
I saw firsthand the devasting impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on small businesses in Pennsylvania . That’s why I voted for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which provided access to critical economic relief for millions of small businesses across the country. I led efforts to increase funding for the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and to make sure the programs were working effectively for small businesses and their workers. I have also been a leader on the RESTAURANTS Act and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which has provided billions of dollars in support to restaurant owners and workers that have struggled to stay in business during the pandemic. And I fought to help small businesses and arts and entertainment venues in our community receive over $20 million in relief funding as part of the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant, which was established under the American Rescue Plan. I will continue to do everything in my power to support the businesses that power our local economy and make our community strong.
More on Jobs and the Economy
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Susan Wild voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act—historic legislation that delivers on many of Rep. Wild’s priorities since taking office: empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, lowering health care costs, taking action on climate change, creating good paying jobs, and making the economy work for working people. The House’s passage of this legislation comes after the Senate passed this same legislation.
Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Wild voted for H.R. 4346, the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, making historic investments to revitalize and massively increase American-made semiconductors, streamline and protect American supply chains, and strengthen national security. The CHIPS and Science Act will ensure America remains a global economic leader while at the same time cutting everyday costs for consumers.
Allentown, P.A. – Representative Susan Wild announces $5,000,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to provide a new 4-lane Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screen checkpoint to improve TSA line wait times and expand capacity.
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild sent a letter to members of the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act, imploring conferees to include her bill language strengthening supply chain resilience, incentivizing regional innovation, and securing and promoting international research partnerships in the final text of the legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Susan Wild voted to pass H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, that contains monumental investments for our country and particularly for the Lehigh Valley. The bill will create more good paying American jobs, support the most vulnerable members in our community, and help rein in costs so working families can get ahead in today’s economy. The package delivers critical emergency funding to support Ukraine and the global fight to protect democracy.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Allentown, PA -- Today, Rep. Susan Wild (PA-07) announced that Pennsylvania will receive $25,386,631 this year under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along key roads and highways. Championed by Wild in Congress, and signed into law by President Biden, these investments will create good-paying union jobs to improve charger access for Pennsylvania drivers, help improve the Lehigh Valley's air quality, and support American car manufacturers' rapidly-growing EV production.
(Washington, DC) A bipartisan group of House members praised the supply chain provisions in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, which was released today. The America COMPETES Act includes proposals authored by Representatives Susan Wild (PA-7), Tom Malinowski (NJ-7), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-7), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Robin Kelly (IL-2) to bolster U.S.
Allentown, PA – Today, Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) hosted a press conference with the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA), highlighting a new, greener fleet of public transit and the goal of bringing electric vehicles (EV) funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania – Today, Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) hosted a virtual press conference to announce the first round of bridge funding heading to Pennsylvania from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.