Today, U.S. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon, Pramila Jayapal, and Jan Schakowksy sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons calling for an investigation into market consolidation and unfair and deceptive practices of food delivery platforms and their harmful impact on small businesses and consumers.
In their letter, the members wrote: “COVID-19 has made… Read more »
Today, Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) and Ann Wagner (R-MO) introduced the Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act to improve access to legal representation for survivors through Department of Justice grants.
According to the Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 11,500 cases of human trafficking reported in the United States in 2019. Of those cases, nearly… Read more »
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon introduced the Remote Worker Relief Act to make it easier to file taxes as many workers have temporarily relocated due to COVID-19.
During this pandemic, over one third of America’s workforce is working remotely as a result of closed workplaces, public safety orders and mandates, and to take care of loved ones and children. But, due to this remote… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon sent a series of oversight letters to the Small Business Administration (SBA), PNC Bank, and Buca Restaurants, Inc concerning the questionable approval of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for Buca Restaurants Inc, headquartered at the former location of Buca di Beppo restaurant in Wynnewood, PA which has been closed for seven… Read more »
Today, Representative Mary Gay Scanlon took action to protect Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Housing Counseling Assistance Program which has faced significant challenges due to COVID-19.
In a letter to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, Representative Scanlon led members of Congress in requesting that HUD delay the housing counselor certification deadline for at least one year, in… Read more »
Today, Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced their resolution to protect journalists and reaffirm the centrality of press freedom in light of violations committed during recent protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
“A free press is the lifeblood of democracy and the media’s role in covering recent protests calling for racial justice has… Read more »
We are a country in crisis — we have been for quite some time. For Ahmaud, Breonna, George, their families, and our communities all too familiar with their pain — we must demand justice.
I wanted to share with you the legislative action I am working on as we fight to dismantle systems of hate, hold law enforcement officers accountable, and push for the adoption — and use — of unbiased… Read more »
EAST LANSDOWNE, PA — Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon and Brendan Boyle, and State Senators Vincent Hughes and Tim Kearney, announced today that they have successfully broken down the regulatory barriers preventing over 130 small craft distilleries in Pennsylvania from producing needed medical supplies such as hand sanitizer which has all but disappeared… 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 »
