Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon Named 2021 Champion for Children
Washington,
June 15, 2022
Chester, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) has been named a 2021 Champion for Children by the bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus Campaign for Children. Just 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives receive this distinction each year. This is the second consecutive year Scanlon earned the award. First Focus Campaign for Children’s 2021 Legislative Scorecard ranks members of Congress according to votes and bill sponsorships during the 117th Congress that prioritize the well-being of our nation’s children. The new report examines key pieces of legislation on children’s mental and physical health, child hunger, homelessness and poverty, treatment of immigrant children, environmental dangers to children, and other issues critical to advancing the needs of our kids and the families who care for them.
“It is an honor to be named one of this year’s Champions for Children by First Focus Campaign for Children,” said Rep. Scanlon. “Time and again, research proves that investing in our children makes them — and our nation — healthy, strong, and productive. If we want to truly do what is in the best interest of our country, lawmakers must put our children first.”
“Kids don’t vote, and they don’t have political action committees,” said Bruce Lesley, President, First Focus Campaign for Children. “That’s why it’s up to lawmakers to make children a priority and protect their best interests. We commend Rep. Scanlon for putting children first and hope their contribution will inspire their colleagues to do the same.”
Just 120 members of Congress in total, across both chambers and parties, were named Champions or Defenders for children in the 117th Congress. See the full list of winners here.
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