Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined 45 of her colleagues in writing a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Department of Justice to strengthen the effectiveness of federal and state domestic violence laws that prohibit the possession of firearms by domestic abusers.   The letter, led by Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15), calls on… Read more »

Chester, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today issued the following statement about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “The scenes we are seeing out of Ukraine are horrifying and heartbreaking. Families crowded into subway stations to take cover from missile attacks. Mortar shells strewn on city streets. Buildings damaged. A nation in pain. “I join the international… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined 14 colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Defense urging Secretary Austin to make at-home COVID-19 tests available to service members and their families at no cost and without unnecessary medical requirements. In the letter, the members encourage the Department of Defense to provide the more than 9.6… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) in requesting a legislative fix to allow for Philadelphia International Airport and Dulles International Airport to be reimbursed for expenses incurred while supporting Operation Allies Welcome, which has successfully aided the evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghan refugees.… Read more »

Media, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today hosted a press conference with local officials and child and family advocates to encourage Pennsylvanians to complete a tax return this year in order to receive their full Child Tax Credit benefits. The Congresswoman was joined by Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor, Community Action Agency of Delaware County CEO Edward… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today voted to improve mail delivery across Pennsylvania and strengthen the U.S. Postal Service with the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. By saving billions in funding, increasing performance transparency, and creating new sources of revenue, this bipartisan legislation will strengthen the financial footing of the USPS so it… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today voted to pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation to end forced arbitration for sexual harassment and assault survivors nationwide.  The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, which passed the House of Representatives with a 335-97 vote, will void forced arbitration agreements in any… Read more »

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today voted to pass the America COMPETES Act, a comprehensive, strategic package to advance American innovation and competitiveness. The bill, which passed the House 222-210, includes two amendments that Scanlon offered to help shape the legislation. One provides grants to institutions of higher education to create innovative,… Read more »

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today issued a comprehensive new guide from the Biden Administration to help Pennsylvania communities navigate all the historic investments included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The guidebook, available here, highlights how local communities can take full advantage of urgently-needed infrastructure… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week joined Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), along with Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) in introducing a resolution recognizing January 2022 as National Mentoring Month. Today, one-third of young people in the United States feel isolated from meaningful connections with adults outside… Read more »