Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the Federal Firefighters Workforce Support Act to ensure federal firefighters are not forced to operate with staffing levels below national standards as they provide the essential service of keeping our communities safe and protecting our nation's most valuable assets. Joining Scanlon in introducing this bill are… Read more »

Chester, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) is proud to announce Zayne Foster, a 12th grader at Upper Darby High School, as the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District. His piece, “Solace,” will be sent to Washington D.C. to hang in the Capitol for one year.  “Art is a powerful platform for free expression and can be a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon today urged the Department of Justice to exercise greater leadership in addressing how our nation approaches juvenile rehabilitation and accountability. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Rep. Scanlon requests the DOJ immediately update and immediately reissue the 2017 Advisory for Recipients of Financial Assistance from… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today led a letter to President Biden in response to the growing consolidation in the baby formula market and the impact of market monopolization on rising costs and regional shortages of this critical food supplement. The letter urges the White House and relevant federal agencies to use all tools at their disposal to restore… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today voted to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which would invest in our nation’s workforce development programs and help fill job openings in PA-05 with qualified workers. Three amendments offered by Scanlon will ensure that youth have access to job training and meaningful employment… Read more »

Havertown, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Delaware County officials and members of local law enforcement to discuss the county’s plans for new Mobile Crisis Teams to respond quickly and appropriately to mental health emergencies. Scanlon recently secured $650,000 in federal funding for the program. It is one of 10 Community Project Funding awards Scanlon… Read more »

Philadelphia, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Philadelphia leaders to announce $1 million in new federal funding she recently secured to support a workforce training program for formerly incarcerated Philadelphians. It is one of 10 Community Project Funding awards Scanlon delivered for her district through the Fiscal Year 2022 federal government funding… Read more »

Media, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined local officials to highlight $475,000 in federal funding she recently secured to support a new micro-grant program in Delaware County. The Delaware County Community Partnering Program is specifically designed to provide outreach to historically underserved communities. It is one of 10 Community Project Funding awards… Read more »

Darby, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Darby Free Library staff, board members, and volunteers, along with local officials, to celebrate the $981,562 in Community Project Funding she recently secured to support renovations to Darby Free Library’s historic structure. It is one of 10 Community Project Funding awards Scanlon delivered for her district through… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today voted for legislation expediting the delivery of urgently needed security aid to the people of Ukraine as they continue to repel Russia’s unprovoked invasion. Reviving a game-changing World War II program, the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act will streamline the shipment of weapons systems, ammunition, and other… Read more »