Mary Gay Scanlon

Voting Rights Town Hall Americans are rightfully concerned about the persistent attacks against voting rights in this country. Join me for a town hall focused on voting rights and how we can work together to protect our democracy. Advance registration is required . Once the venue has reached…

Scanlon, Welch, Blumenthal, Min Initiate Probe into Improper Influence of Cabinet Members in Trump Pardons Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government, today joined Senator Peter…

Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Bills to Improve Access to Ballot Amid Trump White House Voter Suppression Efforts Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday introduced a package of bills designed to improve support for state and local election offices to improve voting…

Ranking Member Scanlon Convenes Spotlight Hearing with National Experts on Defending the Right to Vote Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, this week convened a shadow…

Protecting Democracy: Defending the Right to Vote Ranking Member Raskin and Ranking Member Scanlon invite you to a spotlight hearing titled “Protecting Democracy: Defending the Right to Vote.” This spotlight hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. E.T. in…

Scanlon Introduces Bill to Lower Costs of Meat and Poultry and Target Corporate Greed Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week introduced the Packers and Stockyards Improvements Act, legislation to address rising meat and poultry prices due to corporate mergers and…

Scanlon Leads PA Dems to Demand Answers About Private Detention Center Financials Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today led her Pennsylvania Democratic House colleagues in pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the GEO Group, Inc.(GEO), and Clearfield…

Scanlon and Congressional Colleagues Host Hearing on Protecting American Democracy and the Right to Vote at Widener University Chester, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), Committee on House Administration, today hosted a shadow hearing with Reps.…

Voter Protection Shadow Hearing WATCH A RECORDING OF THE FULL HEARING HERE On Monday, September 14 at 10:00 am , Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, hosted a shadow hearing in Chester, Pennsylvania focused…

Service Academy Nomination Virtual Info Session Members of Congress are able to nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Congresswoman Scanlon's service…

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO REQUIRE THAT THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES BE COMPOSED OF NINE JUSTICES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)]…

Ranking Member Scanlon’s Opening Statement Blasting Republicans for Trying to Strip American Children of Their Constitutional Right to Citizenship Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today…

Scanlon, Deluzio, Dean, Lee, Evans Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday joined Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Dwight Evans (PA-03) in introducing the new…

Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Expand Eviction Diversion Programs Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week introduced the Stable Homes Act, legislation that would establish a competitive grant program to help local governments create or expand eviction diversion…

Congresswoman Scanlon Conducts Unannounced Oversight Visit to Moshannon Valley Processing Center, Largest ICE Detention Center in Northeast Chester, PA — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) this week conducted an unannounced Congressional oversight visit inside Moshannon Valley Processing…

Scanlon, Dingell, Simon, Durbin, Duckworth, Wyden, Sanders Lead 100 Members of Congress in Calling on DOJ to Rescind Opinion Undermining Olmstead Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Senate Democratic Whip Dick…

Scanlon, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Protect Grandfamilies Affected by Substance Misuse Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) today introduced the bipartisan Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act, legislation that would strengthen…

Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Expand Social Security Survivor Benefits for Widowers and Surviving Divorced Spouses Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act, legislation that would update arbitrary…

Scanlon Opposes the Sunshine Protection Act, Promotes the Sunshine for Our Kids Act “If we're going to make a permanent change that affects every American, we should follow the science, learn from history, and prioritize Americans' health, particularly that of our children.” WATCH Rep. Scanlon’s…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 139) SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 8595) NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

Scanlon Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Make Standard Time Permanent Default For Stronger Youth Development and Increased Public Safety Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, legislation to restore permanent Standard Time…

Scanlon, Warren Introduce Legislation to Ban Sale of Americans’ Health and Location Data Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today introduced the Health and Location Data Protection Act, a bill that would ban data brokers from selling or…

Scanlon, Thompson, Friedman Introduce Legislation to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents and Deaths Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-40), and Rep. Laura Friedman (CA-30) today introduced the Pedestrian Protection Act to address the rapid rise in pedestrian…

Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Republican Reconciliation Bill Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement on Republicans’ reconciliation bill: “Today, House Republicans joined their Senate counterparts to pass a partisan budget bill that…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8312, FRAUD PREVENTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8464, STOPPING FRAUDULENT PAYMENTS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8312, FRAUD PREVENTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8464, STOPPING FRAUDULENT PAYMENTS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Passage of War Powers Resolution Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement after the House passed a War Powers Resolution: "Last night, the House passed a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump’s…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 ]…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…