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Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

DDemocratPA-5 · Representative
57
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone10
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency70
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
40
Total Statements
11
Floor Speeches
29
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 16Taxes: 13Foreign Policy: 8Defense: 7Trade: 7Social Security: 6Healthcare: 6Housing: 5Veterans: 5Immigration: 5Economy: 4Crime & Justice: 4Infrastructure: 3Labor: 3Israel: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 22Urgent: 8Ceremonial: 5Bipartisan: 4: 1

Statements (40)

Press Release2026-06-03
Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Postal Inspection Service from Conducting Mass Surveillance

Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Postal Inspection Service from Conducting Mass Surveillance Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Postal Data Privacy Act, legislation that requires law enforcement to obtain a court order to…

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Press Release2026-06-02UrgentSocial Security
Scanlon, Larson Lead House Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Impact of Social Security Staffing Cuts

Scanlon, Larson Lead House Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Impact of Social Security Staffing Cuts Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. John Larson (CT-01), Ranking Member of the House Social Security Subcommittee, are leading 74 House Democrats in demanding answers…

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Press Release2026-05-27EducationSocial Security
Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Ensure Access to Legal Counsel in Child Protection Court Proceedings

Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Ensure Access to Legal Counsel in Child Protection Court Proceedings Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the Right to Representation Act, to ensure children and families have access to legal representation to protect their…

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Press Release2026-05-19UrgentEnvironmentCrime & JusticeTransparency
Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Corporate Crime, Restore Trust in Our Justice System

Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Corporate Crime, Restore Trust in Our Justice System Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Corporate Prosecution Reform Act and the Department of Justice Integrity Act, legislation to…

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Press Release2026-05-17TaxesEnvironmentInfrastructure
Passport Day with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and the Philadelphia Passport Agency

Passport Day with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and the Philadelphia Passport Agency My office is hosting a “Passport Day” in partnership with the Philadelphia Passport Agency to make the passport renewal and application process more convenient for you. You’ll be able to submit your passport…

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Press Release2026-05-17
Town Hall with State Representatives Borowski & O’Mara

Town Hall with State Representatives Borowski & O’Mara I am hosting a joint town hall with State Representatives Borowski and O’Mara to give you the latest updates on what is happening in Washington and Harrisburg. We’ll also take questions from attendees. Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Time: 6:30PM…

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Press Release2026-05-15Immigration
Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation To Facilitate State Prosecution of Criminal Actions by Immigration Agents

Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation To Facilitate State Prosecution of Criminal Actions by Immigration Agents Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today introduced the…

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Press Release2026-05-11CeremonialEnvironment
Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition Chester, PA — Congresswoman Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition following a reception on Saturday, May 2 to honor PA-05 high school art students. This year’s national theme…

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Press Release2026-05-05
Office Hours with Congresswoman Scanlon

Office Hours with Congresswoman Scanlon Join Congresswoman Scanlon for Office Hours at her district office in Chester. Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about how she can best represent PA-05 in Washington. You'll also have the chance to learn more about services…

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Press Release2026-05-01UrgentEconomyTrade
Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Fight Back Against Corporate Price Fixing

Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Fight Back Against Corporate Price Fixing Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) this week introduced the Competitive Prices Act, legislation that would make it easier to hold companies accountable for illegally…

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Press Release2026-04-24TaxesEnvironmentCivil Rights
Scanlon Reintroduces Bill To Strengthen Congress’s Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules

Scanlon Reintroduces Bill To Strengthen Congress’s Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the reintroduction of the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) Enhancement Act to expand upon the CAA Reform Act passed in…

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Press Release2026-04-20TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Block Dismissal of Criminal Charges Against Political Cronies

Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Block Dismissal of Criminal Charges Against Political Cronies Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the No Free Passes for Cronies Act , a bill that seeks to prevent politically-motivated dismissals of criminal charges by…

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Press Release2026-04-16HousingSocial Security
Scanlon, Davids Introduce Bill to Stop Social Security Cuts for Seniors, People with Disabilities

Scanlon, Davids Introduce Bill to Stop Social Security Cuts for Seniors, People with Disabilities Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) today introduced new legislation to change an outdated Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rule that can reduce…

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Press Release2026-04-15UrgentHealthcareForeign PolicyEthics
Congresswoman Scanlon, Senator Murphy Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Protections for Health Care Whistleblowers

Congresswoman Scanlon, Senator Murphy Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Protections for Health Care Whistleblowers Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced legislation to provide legal protections for health care whistleblowers who speak out publicly on…

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Press Release2026-03-26UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Congresswoman Scanlon, Senator Murphy Introduce Legislation to Ban Private Equity Ownership of Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Congresswoman Scanlon, Senator Murphy Introduce Legislation to Ban Private Equity Ownership of Hospitals and Nursing Homes Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) this week introduced the Take Back Our Hospitals Act, legislation that would prohibit…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-02-20CeremonialDefenseLabor
Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Class of 2030 Service Academy Nominees

Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Class of 2030 Service Academy Nominees Chester, PA — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced her nominees for appointment to the United States service academies for the Class of 2030. The 25 local high school students and their families were honored by…

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Floor Speech2026-02-10Gun PolicyEnvironmentHousingHR2189HR261
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 261, UNDERSEA CABLE…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 261, UNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialImmigrationClimateEnvironment
REWRITING HISTORY

REWRITING HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2022-H2025] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REWRITING…

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Press Release2026-02-03UrgentImmigrationEnvironment
Scanlon, Judiciary Democrats Demand DHS and ICE Rescind Memo Authorizing Warrantless Home Raids

Scanlon, Judiciary Democrats Demand DHS and ICE Rescind Memo Authorizing Warrantless Home Raids Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today joined Reps. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR988
MOVING NATIONAL WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE TO ILLINOIS; PRINCIPAL OFFICE TO MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOIS

MOVING NATIONAL WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE TO ILLINOIS; PRINCIPAL OFFICE TO MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1927-H1929] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR3497
MEDAL OF SACRIFICE ACT OF 2025

MEDAL OF SACRIFICE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1925-H1927] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEDAL…

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Press Release2026-01-24
Town Hall

Town Hall On Saturday, January 24 at 2:00PM, I am hosting a town hall in Chester to give you an update on the latest actions of the Trump administration, what’s happening in Congress, and how I’m fighting for PA-05 families. Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Event Time: 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30…

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Floor Speech2026-01-20CeremonialImmigrationTaxes
COMMEMORATING STEPHEN MOYLAN

COMMEMORATING STEPHEN MOYLAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E58] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-01-14EnvironmentHousingHR7006HRES992
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7006, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7006, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10…

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Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7006HRES992
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7006, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7006, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10…

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Press Release2025-12-31CeremonialTaxesTrade
Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge

Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is an opportunity for students in PA-05 to create and submit…

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Press Release2025-12-17BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyDefenseHR1269S237
Congresswoman Scanlon’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Firefighters with Service-Related Cancers Heads to the President’s Desk

Congresswoman Scanlon’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Firefighters with Service-Related Cancers Heads to the President’s Desk Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today applauded the final passage of her bipartisan bill that will expand access to federal death and disability…

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Press Release2025-12-03HealthcareEconomyTaxes
Ranking Member Scanlon’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans’ Misguided Balanced Budget Amendment Push

Ranking Member Scanlon’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans’ Misguided Balanced Budget Amendment Push Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today delivered opening remarks at a…

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Press Release2025-10-02
Government Shutdown Telephone Town Hall

Government Shutdown Telephone Town Hall On Thursday, October 2, I am hosting a telephone town hall to give you an update on the government shutdown and answer your questions about how I'm fighting for PA-05 families. Dial 855-274-3980 on Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 pm to listen in and ask a…

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Press Release2025-09-17Defense
Service Academy Info Session

Service Academy Info Session Join Congresswoman Scanlon’s staff and representatives from military organizations to learn more about the resources available for high school students in PA-05 interested in serving their country. Information will be provided about the application process for receiving…

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Press Release2025-08-07
Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Coffee With Your Congresswoman Join Congresswoman Scanlon for coffee and conversation. While she is home in the district, Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about your top concerns and how she can best represent PA-05 when she returns to Washington. Due to limited venue…

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Press Release2025-08-06
Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Coffee With Your Congresswoman Join Congresswoman Scanlon for coffee and conversation. While she is home in the district, Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about your top concerns and how she can best represent PA-05 when she returns to Washington. Due to limited venue…

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Press Release2025-08-05
Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Coffee With Your Congresswoman Join Congresswoman Scanlon for coffee and conversation. While she is home in the district, Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about your top concerns and how she can best represent PA-05 when she returns to Washington. Due to limited venue…

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Press Release2025-08-04
Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Coffee With Your Congresswoman Join Congresswoman Scanlon for coffee and conversation. While she is home in the district, Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about your top concerns and how she can best represent PA-05 when she returns to Washington. Due to limited venue…

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Press Release2025-07-01
CANCELED: Coffee With Your Congresswoman

CANCELED: Coffee With Your Congresswoman Due to unforeseen changes in the congressional schedule, this event has been canceled. Continue to check the “Upcoming Events” page for other opportunities to connect with Congresswoman Scanlon and her office.

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Press Release2025-06-29
Town Hall

Town Hall On Sunday, June 29 at 3:00PM, I am hosting a town hall in Media to give you an update on the latest actions of the Trump administration, what’s happening in Congress, and how I’m fighting for PA-05 families. Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Event Time: 3:00 PM (Doors open at 2:00 PM) Location:…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1156HR1968
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 25, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 25, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25EnvironmentForeign PolicyIsrael
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT INEFFICIENCY

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT INEFFICIENCY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H773-H774] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanImmigrationTaxesForeign PolicyHR7673HR5009
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7673, LIBERTY IN LAUNDRY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 4199, JUDICIAL UNDERSTAFFING DELAYS GETTING…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7673, LIBERTY IN LAUNDRY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 4199, JUDICIAL UNDERSTAFFING DELAYS GETTING EMERGENCIES SOLVED ACT OF 2024; AND PROVIDING FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume…

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