Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined bipartisan colleagues in passing the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a comprehensive package of reforms that will strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents who could seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt purposes.
The proposals — many of which have been… Read more »
Philadelphia, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined First Lady Jill Biden at a pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinic hosted at CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center in West Philadelphia. The visit was part of an ongoing nationwide effort by Dr. Biden urging parents and guardians to vaccinate kids ages 5-11 and encouraging families to get booster shots. Governor Tom… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) issued the following statement on today’s passage of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House of Representatives:
“For too long, America’s economic policy has revolved around support for the rich and powerful rather than working people. With the Build Back Better Act, that finally changes.
“The Build… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today attended the bill signing ceremony for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House. She issued the following statement after joining President Biden, members of Congress, and other stakeholders for the signing:
“After decades of unfulfilled promises to prioritize our nation’s infrastructure, today… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) issued the following statement on the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. House of Representatives:
“The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the largest investment in America’s infrastructure needs in generations, and it represents a massive victory for the American… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) joined Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Chris Coons (D-DE), along with Representative Don Young (R-AK), in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to mark November 10, 2021, as Public Radio Music Day. The resolution celebrates local public radio music stations and their service to listeners, artists, and communities… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) joined Representative David Trone and Senator Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase funding for automated record expungement processes to help justice-impacted individuals find employment opportunities. Additional co-leads of the Fresh Start Act in the House include Reps.… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined House Democrats in introducing the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms that will strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt purposes.
The comprehensive proposals — many of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Congressman Peter Meijer (MI-03) today introduced the Teaching Engaged Citizenship Act of 2021 to promote and expand high-quality, evidence-based civic education and service learning programming in K-12 public schools.
According to a 2020 report by the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service,… Read more »
Philadelphia, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson, and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D. today joined representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy to celebrate a new workforce pilot program.
The U.S. Navy and Secretary of Defense have more than $300 billion… Read more »
