Press Releases

Chester, PA – Today, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) announced that Pennsylvania will receive $2,173,656,077 in new federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to create good-paying jobs for Pennsylvanians improving roads and bridges across the commonwealth. This is the first round of funding under the five years of federal investment in Pennsylvania highways… Read more »

Philadelphia, PA – Today, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) announced that $30,721,947 in new federal funding under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is headed to Pennsylvania to make much-needed improvements to Philadelphia International Airport. The money will come from the Airport Infrastructure Grant program, one of three new aviation programs created by the… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday voted to strengthen the overseas supply chain and bolster exports from American businesses with H.R. 4996, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. This is the latest legislative action taken by the Democratic House to fix the supply chain struggles that are impacting American consumers and businesses as a result of the… Read more »

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 »