Congresswoman Scanlon Applauds $750 Million Funding for Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub

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Philadelphia, PA - Congresswoman Scanlon (PA-05) today applauded the Biden Administration’s decision to award $750 million to fund the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2), a renewable hydrogen production facility that will generate clean energy, create jobs, and boost Pennsylvania’s economy. The Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub will produce, distribute, and use hydrogen to power…

Congresswoman Scanlon Votes to Avert a Government Shutdown and Protect Families in PA-05

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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) issued the following statement after House Democrats voted to avert a lapse in federal funding and resulting shutdown:  “Once again, Democrats have proven to be the party of governing — committed to putting the American people first. For months, House Democrats have insisted on passing a clean government spending bill,…

Congresswoman Scanlon Highlights How a Government Shutdown Would Harm PA-05 Families

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Washington, D.C. - With three days remaining until a potential government shutdown, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today warned that House Republicans - who are blocking budget action by House and Senate Democrats - and Senate Republicans - are risking serious consequences for PA-05 families.   “Pennsylvania families shouldn’t be forced to pay the price for House…

Scanlon, Amodei, Blumenauer, and Ellzey Introduce Resolution to Designate October 25 as Public Radio Music Day

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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) this week joined Representatives Mark Amodei (NV-02), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Jake Ellzey (TX-06) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate October 25, 2023 as Public Radio Music Day.  Every week, more than 25 million American listeners tune in to their local radio stations to discover and enjoy music…

Scanlon, Ryan, Feinstein, Menendez Introduce Bill to Stop Fraudulent Gun Sales

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in introducing the Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act, a bill to prevent gun sellers from circumventing technology companies’ terms of service by making it illegal to fraudulently sell firearms and ammunition…

Scanlon, Colleagues Call on Speaker McCarthy to Schedule Votes on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined 110 members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, led by Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), in calling on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to schedule votes on gun violence prevention bills as soon as possible. Although gun violence is the leading cause of death for American kids, the House of Representatives has yet to vote…

Congresswoman Scanlon Urges Veterans to Apply for New PACT Act Benefits Ahead of August 9 Backdate Deadline

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Chester, PA  – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) is urging Pennsylvania veterans and their survivors who may be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits under the historic PACT Act of August 2022 to file or submit an intent to file before Wednesday, August 9 to preserve eligibility for retroactive benefits back to the law’s…

Congresswoman Scanlon Issues Statement on Trump’s Third Criminal Indictment

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today issued the following statement in response to former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment on four new federal criminal charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. “Once again, a grand jury of ordinary Americans has indicted former President Trump. There is nothing unprecedented…

Scanlon, Casey, Durbin, Armstrong Introduce Bipartisan Justice for Juveniles Act

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee in introducing legislation to create better avenues of recourse for young people who have suffered abuse in correctional facilities.    The Justice for…

Ranking Member Scanlon's Opening Statement at Hearing on Gender-Affirming Care

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today delivered the following opening statement, as prepared, during a hearing on “The Dangers and Due Process Violations of 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Children.”   Find the full clip of Ranking Member Scanlon’s opening…

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