In response to the global outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), I want to take a few moments to share an update with all of you on the steps our office is taking to keep everyone safe.
We will continue to share information with all of you as that information becomes available. Below you will find more information on the protocols we have put in place,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon introduced the Language Equity in Social Security Act to push back on the Trump Administration’s latest effort to strip Social Security benefits from people with disabilities.
The Trump Administration announced in February 2020 that it would no longer consider “Inability to Communicate in English” as an adverse educational… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Mary Gay Scanlon led a letter, alongside Representatives Dwight Evans and Brendan Boyle, to Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia is support of more than 600 workers applying for Trade Adjustment Assistance following the June 2019 incident at Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
A copy of the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon voted 'yes' on the No War Against Iran Act which would limit the president's ability to take military action without congressional approval. This measure passed the House 236-166, with bipartisan support. Read more »
The Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act will better support kinship caregivers who have taken over responsibility as primary caregivers for children exposed to substance abuse and trauma. Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, voted in support of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump introduced in the House Judiciary Committee.
The Committee voted on two articles of impeachment, including:
· Article I: Abuse of Power
· Article II: Obstruction of Congress
Congresswoman Scanlon… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Mary Gay Scanlon and Representative John Rutherford (FL-04) introduced the Courthouse Dogs Act which grants federal judges the authority to allow specially trained dogs to support trauma victims during testimony.
The use of certified courthouse dogs in the courtroom as a mechanism for calming and supporting… Read more »
Today, Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Justice for Juveniles Act which protects young people from abuse in prisons by exempting them from the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA). This bill, co-led by Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), was introduced with bipartisan… Read more »
