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Scanlon, Thompson, Friedman Introduce Legislation to Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities and Make Streets Safer for All Road Users

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-40), and Rep. Laura Friedman (CA-30) today introduced the Pedestrian Protection Act to address the rapid rise in pedestrian fatalities related to increased SUV and pickup truck size, by requiring the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop vehicle safety standards to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and vulnerable road users. The bill would implement standards for dangerous features like vehicle height and hood and bumper design, and a minimum visibility standard to reduce blind zones.

Over the past 15 years, pedestrian deaths resulting from car crashes have risen by 80 percent. During this period, many popular vehicle models in the United States have become larger, higher, heavier, and include more blunt features. A growing body of research demonstrates the link between SUVs and pickups with these design features and increased risk for pedestrians, especially children. Larger vehicles have reduced driver visibility, leading to higher rates of crashes with pedestrians, including cyclists and children.

“As cars and pickup trucks have become bigger and heavier, we are seeing pedestrian fatalities reach historic highs, and newer vehicles often leave drivers unable to fully see their surroundings, including pedestrians, children, and bicyclists,” said Rep. Scanlon. “With larger, heavier, higher vehicles becoming more popular in the United States, we cannot ignore the growing body of research that links such vehicles to increased risk for pedestrians. I’m proud to introduce the Pedestrian Protection Act to push for vehicle safety and visibility standards to address these risks and design flaws and prioritize the safety of our children and families.”

“The large, square hoods of modern SUVs and trucks have created dangerous blind spots for drivers, and these kinds of vehicles are 45 percent more likely to kill a pedestrian in a crash. That’s why I’m co-leading this bill with Rep. Scanlon to improve vehicle safety standards and establish a minimum visibility standard for cars to reduce blind spots and to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and everyone else on the road,” said Rep. Mike Thompson, Co-Chair, Congressional Bike Caucus.

"Pedestrians, especially kids, are paying the price for cars that weren't designed with their safety in mind," said Rep. Laura Friedman (CA-30). "With pedestrian deaths up 80 percent in 15 years, the Pedestrian Protection Act is a commonsense fix that finally puts safety first. I'm proud to co-lead this effort with Congresswoman Scanlon to keep families safe, because every Angeleno and every American deserves to get home safely."

The bill is endorsed by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, America Walks, Center for Auto Safety, Kids and Car Safety, League of American Bicyclists, and the National Safety Council.

“America’s vehicles are getting larger and heavier every year, contributing to greater risk of death or injury for pedestrians, bicyclists, and everyone else on the road,” said Michael Brooks, Executive Director, Center for Auto Safety. “Congresswoman Scanlon’s Pedestrian Protection Act addresses this growing problem, requiring the development of safety standards to improve pedestrian crashworthiness, while incentivizing automakers to improve vehicle designs and visibility to prevent these crashes from occurring.”

“Every person should be able to walk, bike, roll or cross the street safely. Yet, this isn’t always the case; 7,080 pedestrians and 1,103 bicyclists were killed in 2024, and thousands more were injured. Vehicles with large blind zones result in poor visibility and vehicles with heavy weights increase the risk of death or serious injury,” said Catherine Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. “The Pedestrian Protection Act would help address these preventable hazards by establishing new safety standards on vehicle design and minimum visibility standards as well as enhancing consumer safety information. We commend Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon, Mike Thompson, and Laura Friedman for introducing this commonsense legislation and urge Congress to advance it to better protect vulnerable road users.”

“Far too many children, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users are being seriously injured or killed by vehicles that were never designed with their safety in mind. As vehicles have become larger, taller, and heavier, the risks to people outside the vehicle have grown significantly. The Pedestrian Protection Act takes a commonsense approach by directing safety regulators to evaluate how vehicle design impacts those most at risk and to establish meaningful safety standards that can save lives. Every family deserves to know that their child can walk, bike, play, and travel through their community without facing unnecessary danger from preventable vehicle design hazards,” said Amber Rollins, Executive Director, Kids and Car Safety.

"The number of people killed outside vehicles is skyrocketing in America, driven by the rise of oversized SUVs and trucks with poor visibility and dangerous designs. This is a preventable crisis, and we have the power to change it,” said Mike McGinn, Executive Director of America Walks. “The Pedestrian Protection Act puts the solution within reach. By pushing for safer vehicle design standards and adopting life-saving technologies, it directly addresses the reasons so many people outside of cars are injured or killed. Everyone crossing the street deserves to get home alive."

“At a time when pedestrian deaths account for 18% of all traffic fatalities, protecting these vulnerable road users is paramount to ending the ongoing crisis on our roadways,” said Lorraine Martin, CEO of the National Safety Council. “The Pedestrian Protection Act would improve safety by directing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to develop and implement standards designed to keep those outside the vehicle safe. The National Safety Council applauds Representatives Scanlon, Thompson, and Friedman for reintroducing this lifesaving legislation and urges Congress to support it.”

“After a traffic crash we often hear ‘I just didn't see them.’ People assume bigger cars give them better visibility, when in reality it may mean they are less likely to see a pedestrian right in front of them, even a child in a crosswalk. In crashes, larger cars also put people outside of cars at risk for more serious injuries or death. The Pedestrian Protection Act takes steps towards safety standards and consumer education around vehicle size and blindspots. It is a critical bill that can reduce the heartache of pedestrians, their families, and the drivers who never meant to harm them,” said Bill Nesper, Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists.

Find the full bill text here.

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Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Republican Reconciliation Bill

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement on Republicans’ reconciliation bill:

“Today, House Republicans joined their Senate counterparts to pass a partisan budget bill that turbocharges corrupt immigration enforcement, at the expense of Americans’ civil rights and economic security.

Last summer, with the passage of their Bill Ugly Bill, Republicans handed ICE and CBP $170 billion while slashing healthcare and nutrition support for millions of Americans. ICE has spent only $70 billion of that amount, yet our Republican colleagues just voted to send them $70 billion more.

As the abuses of this administration’s immigration enforcement mounted, and were laid bare - to the country, and the world - with the chaos and violence inflicted on American communities by armed and masked federal agents, as law abiding neighbors were detained and deported without due process or humanity, as families were torn apart, and American citizens were killed on our city street by federal agents, Democrats demanded that the responsible agencies be reined in and reformed. Republicans refused to enact any reforms, and chose to send even more money to the rogue agencies.

Republicans also rejected our amendments to ban the President’s use of taxpayer dollars to create a slush fund to cut checks for his allies, whether cop beaters and conspiracists, Proud Boys and pedophiles, or insurrectionists and election deniers.

All of this is happening while gas prices are skyrocketing because of the President’s illegal war in Iran, and life is completely unaffordable for hardworking Americans. Instead of funding ICE and CBP, we should be funding healthcare and bringing down everyday costs.

The American people deserve a hell of a lot better from Congress.”

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Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Passage of War Powers Resolution

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement after the House passed a War Powers Resolution:

"Last night, the House passed a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump’s illegal war against Iran. This resolution directs the President to end military actions against Iran unless Congress authorizes it. I was proud to vote in favor of this resolution because I know how detrimental this poorly conceived and executed war has been for the American people.

We are facing a cost of living crisis in the United States, and instead of working to lower costs for hardworking families, the President has spent the last 95 days waging an illegal and expensive war which has significantly undermined our national and economic security. Trump’s war is costing taxpayers over $1 billion a day; while Americans are seeing gas prices skyrocket and inflation soar.

Article I of the Constitution makes clear that Congress is the only governing body with the authority to declare war. President Trump’s actions have not been authorized under the Constitution, nor do they have the best interests of the American people in mind.

I am grateful for this critical first step in reinstating Congress’s role in waging war. We must keep the pressure on to end US military action in Iran and bring down costs for the American people.”

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Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Postal Inspection Service from Conducting Mass Surveillance

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Postal Data Privacy Act, legislation that requires law enforcement to obtain a court order to legally access certain postal information through the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).

Current law states that law enforcement agencies can request a “mail cover” investigation from USPIS without a stated reason, and if approved, postal workers can record information on the exterior of letters and parcels before delivery and provide it to the requesting law enforcement agency. This information can include an individual’s bank, subscribed publications, and even political and religious affiliations that can be used in a court of law and stored for up to 8 years.

“Millions of Americans rely on the U.S. Postal Service to handle personal information like tax documents, medications, and mail-in ballots,” said Rep. Scanlon. “It is vital that unregulated surveillance powers be reined in to further prevent this administration’s weaponization of federal agencies. The American people deserve to know that their First and Fourth Amendment rights remain protected.”

Following the Trump Administration’s order to divert USPIS resources to assisting with aggressive deportation efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Rep. Scanlon led 44 of her House colleagues in condemning these actions.

The Postal Data Privacy Act would impose a court-order requirement on any mail-cover investigation, require law enforcement to show that mail covers are relevant to an ongoing investigation, and limit the amount of time law enforcement may retain mail cover records from 8 years to 180 days.

The bill is endorsed by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Find the full bill text here.

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Scanlon, Larson Lead House Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Impact of Social Security Staffing Cuts

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. John Larson (CT-01), Ranking Member of the House Social Security Subcommittee, are leading 74 House Democrats in demanding answers on the impact of broad Social Security Administration staff reassignments.

Earlier this year, SSA reassigned employees from its Disability Adjudication, Financial and Management, Field Office Services, Risk and Quality, Digital Services, and Chief Information Officer units to assist in monitoring its public call-in phone line in an attempt to address high wait times. These staff cuts have resulted in reduced in-person services, office closures, and service delays for beneficiaries.

“We write to express our deep concern with the Social Security Administration’s decision to reassign thousands of Social Security Administration (SSA) employees away from their primary, essential duties in order to address excessive wait times on SSA’s toll-free number for customer service,” the members wrote. “While we understand the need to reduce wait times for calls, the blanket reassignment of personnel from other high-priority tasks appears to have exacerbated backlogs and extended overdue processing times in other critical areas of the SSA. We, along with our constituents, are gravely concerned that these reassignments are creating new barriers to prompt service and delivery of benefits to the public, and request additional information on the full impact of this policy.”

“These employee reassignments have the potential to cause massive service delays and add to SSA’s already overwhelming case backlog, which stands at 6 million pending cases at SSA processing centers and 12 million transactions in field offices,” the members continued. “While on paper, the reassignment may shorten wait times for calls regarding unprocessed claims and paperwork, if the people responsible for processing those claims are unable to do their jobs, it will only delay the receipt of benefits and lead to worse outcomes for the individuals SSA is meant to serve.”

Reassigned employees are also receiving less-than-adequate training - often only receiving three hours of training before being assigned to phone duties the same day - and are unable to professionally handle cases for individuals in crisis or with time-sensitive needs. With a loss of 74,000 employees due to staffing cuts in 2025, the reassignment of employees with little to no training is a major concern.

“Under these circumstances, reassigning staff away from critical benefit processing is deeply harmful to the 73.9 million retirees, disabled workers, their spouses, and their children who rely on Social Security’s assistance,” the members concluded.

The members requested information regarding the impact of the staff changes, including:

1. What does the training given to displaced staff include?

2. What impact does SSA project the staff reassignments will have on field office appointment times?

3. What has the impact of this reassignment been on caller satisfaction rates?

4. What other assessments is the SSA conducting to track the efficacy and impact of reassignments?

Find the full letter here.

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Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Ensure Access to Legal Counsel in Child Protection Court Proceedings

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the Right to Representation Act, to ensure children and families have access to legal representation to protect their rights when they must navigate the complex child welfare system.

Currently, the right to counsel in child welfare protection proceedings is inconsistent across the country. Some jurisdictions have a guaranteed right to counsel, others have limits on appointed counsel depending on the age of the child or duration of the case, and some have no right to counsel at all. Access to legal representation in child protection cases can help facilitate communication between parties, identify resources, and prioritize the well-being of the child. The Right to Representation Act would amend Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to direct states to guarantee independent legal representation for children and parents involved in child protection court proceedings.

“Child protection proceedings are by nature stressful, and children and families need help to navigate the complicated legal and emotional terrain,” said Rep. Scanlon. “The Right to Representation Act will assist not just children and families but also family courts as they seek to ensure the best interests of the child. I’m proud to introduce this legislation in order to promote access to justice for our most vulnerable children and parents.”

Before coming to Congress, Rep. Scanlon spent decades as a child advocate, representing children in the abuse and neglect system, students in public schools, and children with disabilities. She was a senior attorney at the Education Law Center of Pennsylvania, and a President of her local school board. Scanlon currently serves as co-chair of the Congressional Caucuses on Access to Legal Aid, Youth Mentoring, and Foster Youth.

The bill is endorsed by the National Foster Youth Institute, National Association of Counsel for Children, Juvenile Law Center, United Family Advocates, Center for the Rights of Abused Children, and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia.

Find the full bill text here.

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Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Corporate Crime, Restore Trust in Our Justice System

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Corporate Prosecution Reform Act and the Department of Justice Integrity Act, legislation to strengthen federal enforcement against corporate crime, increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Justice, and address the widespread perception that powerful corporations and white-collar offenders operate under a separate, more lenient, set of rules than the rest of the criminal justice system.

The legislation comes amid a decades-long decline in corporate prosecutions, which have reached a 40-year low, and growing concern over the Department of Justice’s increasing reliance on deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) and non-prosecution agreements (NPAs) to resolve major corporate crimes. These agreements frequently allow corporations to avoid criminal prosecution in exchange for fines, compliance measures, or other negotiated terms.

“The American people are tired of seeing corporations buy their way out of accountability, or get just a slap on the wrist,” said Rep. Scanlon. “From the 2008 financial crisis, to the opioid epidemic, Americans have watched executives and corporations engage in serious misconduct that destroyed lives, wiped out family savings, and undermined public trust—in exchange for nominal settlements instead of meaningful accountability. And now, the Trump administration has openly politicized enforcement decisions, rewarding well-connected allies and donors with dropped investigations, pardons, and preferential treatment. My bills are about restoring fairness, transparency, and integrity to our justice system.”

“No one should be above the law—not wealthy executives or politically-connected corporations that hire the ‘right’ lobbyist or law firm,” Scanlon continued. “If working people are expected to follow the law and face consequences when they break it, corporations should be held to the same standard.”

"Corporate criminals inflict widespread harms on Americans, from fraud and rip-offs to criminally unsafe workplaces and dangerous consumer products. But, despite the egregious illegal misconduct of Big Business, the U.S. Department of Justice has repeatedly failed victims of corporate crime by refusing to prosecute corporate lawbreakers,” said Rick Claypool, Research Director at Public Citizen. “ The Corporate Prosecution Reform Act would ensure that corporations that commit serious crimes are actually prosecuted for their offenses. The DOJ Integrity Act would shut the revolving door on federal prosecutors who switch sides to lend legal support to the corporate lawbreakers they worked on cases against. Together, they represent tremendous progress toward a justice system that prioritizes protecting the public from corporate lawlessness.”

"The Justice Department's granting of Non-Prosecution Agreements (NPAs) and Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) to giant corporations has further perpetuated a two-tiered justice system benefiting corporate criminals at the expense of their victims,” said Ralph Nader, Consumer Advocate at Center for Study of Responsive Law. “The Corporate Prosecution Reform Act (CPRA) has the potential to help rebalance the scales of justice and deter the corporate lawlessness that plagues our country."

The Corporate Prosecution Act

The Corporate Prosecution Reform Act would reform the Department of Justice’s use of deferred prosecution agreements and non-prosecution agreements in corporate crime cases. These negotiated agreements have allowed billion-dollar offenses to be resolved by a contract between the prosecution and the accused with little judicial oversight or public scrutiny.

The Corporate Prosecution Reform Act would:

Ensure corporate DPAs are being used for their intended purpose, by preventing their use for serious crimes or with repeat offenders,
Require judicial review of corporate DPAs to prevent lenient agreements, ensure the terms of the agreement achieve their stated purpose, and deter future offenses,
Prohibit the use of NPAs to settle corporate criminal cases,
Improve transparency by requiring the DOJ to publish DPAs and NPAs,
Create a new Office of Corporate Enforcement at DOJ to oversee compliance and monitoring of agreements; and
Require DOJ to establish standardized guidance governing the use of these agreements

Find the full bill text here.

The Department of Justice Integrity Act

The revolving door between federal prosecutors and white-collar defense practices is a common aspect of the legal profession, but often creates a gray area in conflicts of interest. After leaving government service, prosecutors are highly sought after by law firms for their experience and their connections to the Department of Justice. In many cases, former prosecutors then specialize in representing the exact same corporate clients that they once prosecuted.

The Department of Justice Integrity Act would address the revolving door between federal prosecutors and white-collar defense practices by establishing a one-year cooling-off period prohibiting prosecutors who worked on corporate prosecutions or deferred prosecution agreements from representing corporations in federal criminal matters.

Find the full bill text here.

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Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation To Facilitate State Prosecution of Criminal Actions by Immigration Agents

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today introduced the No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act, legislation to ensure that states don’t have to fight through legal roadblocks to prosecute appalling criminal actions by ICE or other rogue federal agents.

The Trump administration has unleashed masked and armed federal immigration forces onto American streets to terrorize communities with dangerous and unlawful tactics. Rogue agents have seriously injured people across the country, and left Americans dead in Minnesota and Texas. In the aftermath of these events, administration officials have tried to evade accountability by withholding evidence, promoting disinformation, and blocking investigations. For example, after blocking state officials from investigating the shooting of Renee Good, ICE reinstated the agent who shot and killed her. No matter where in America this administration targets, it’s clear that everyone’s rights are at stake. That’s why state and local officials need to be able to challenge such federal abuses.

Contrary to White House claims (especially by Stephen Miller and Vice President Vance), ICE agents don’t have absolute immunity from state criminal prosecution under the law. However, a legal doctrine known as “supremacy clause immunity” can make state prosecutions of federal officers difficult to pursue. If state prosecutors bring charges, they are likely to face a drawn-out battle to overcome claims of federal immunity before even getting to trial. These procedural barriers can take years to resolve or even cause courts to dismiss charges on the basis of federal immunity.

“If violent federal immigration agents descend on our neighborhoods and break our state laws, they must be held accountable,” said Rep. Scanlon. “We need to make clear that immunity claims can’t be used to block a state’s ability to protect the people who live within its borders, including by prosecuting outrageous misconduct by federal agents.”

The No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act would ensure that any person engaged in immigration enforcement who kills or seriously injures another person cannot claim immunity from state criminal prosecution. That means states will have a clearer, quicker path to ensuring justice and holding accountable unrestrained federal forces that try to wreak havoc on our communities.

Find the full bill text here.

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Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Chester, PA — Congresswoman Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition following a reception on Saturday, May 2 to honor PA-05 high school art students. This year’s national theme was “Celebrating America 250” to honor our nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial anniversary.

Photos from this event are available here for media use.

The Congressional Art Competition is an annual art competition open to students in grades 9 to 12 who reside in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District. Participating students are offered the opportunity to showcase their talent by submitting original artwork for a district-wide competition. The winning artwork hangs in the U.S. Capitol complex for a full year.

“Every year, I look forward to the Congressional Art Competition to view our community through the eyes of our student constituents,” said Rep. Scanlon. “As we prepare to celebrate our country’s semiquincentennial, I was impressed with our student artists’ personal, cultural, and social expression in relation to the theme. I look forward to seeing this year’s winning piece by Erin Griffis displayed in the Cannon Tunnel later this summer.”

A panel of volunteer judges scored submissions for originality, craftsmanship, use of elements of art, and use of principles of design in 4 categories: painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media.

This year’s best in show was awarded to Erin Griffis from Sun Valley High School for her photograph, “Tears of the Flag.”

In addition to her artistic prowess, Erin Griffis also serves her community as a volunteer firefighter in Aston. Upon graduation, Erin will be apprenticing with Steamfitters Local 420 in Philadelphia.

Additional category winners are as follows:

Painting:

Paris Wing, Sun Valley High School

Drawing:

Melanie Zhu, Radnor High School

Photography:

Erin Griffis, Sun Valley High School

Mixed Media:

Zakiyah Sanyeneh, Sun Valley High School

Special Prize: Staff Selection:

Melissa Okine, Sun Valley High School

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Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Fight Back Against Corporate Price Fixing

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) this week introduced the Competitive Prices Act, legislation that would make it easier to hold companies accountable for illegally raising prices, restricting wages, or creating artificial shortages of goods and services. The bill works to remedy the impact of misguided court decisions over the past 20 years, which have undermined the ability of both federal enforcement agencies and private parties to sue corporations for violating antitrust laws.

Rep. Scanlon has been a staunch advocate for legislative reform to address predatory business practices that boost corporate profits at the expense of consumers. Proving illegal collusion between corporations historically required evidence that two or more firms had explicitly agreed to coordinate price changes. However, with more industries becoming dominated by just a few firms, companies are able to coordinate price increases to match those of their competitors without the presence of an explicit agreement.

“Americans already struggle to afford groceries, rent, and home appliances. While the President’s disastrous economic policies are partially to blame, corporate greed and price fixing are also central to the growing cost of living crisis Americans face,” said Rep. Scanlon. “Limited competition allows big business to informally conspire to raise prices on consumers. Congress must use its power to correct caselaw that has prevented effective antitrust enforcement that would stop this illegal behavior. The Competitive Prices Act would increase accountability for companies that manipulate markets to soak consumers.”

"When the entire marketplace is rigged to allow competitors to charge the same inflated price, that's not competition. That's coordination," said Lee Hepner, Senior Legal Counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project. "What the law used to condemn as illegal price fixing has been supplanted by covert data exchanges and shared pricing algorithms that conceal rather than expose the root cause of higher prices and artificial shortages. The Competitive Prices Act re-establishes guardrails to prevent a culture of casual collusion. Americans shouldn't need a smoking-gun email to prove they're being ripped off."

"This is about whether families have a fair shot, either in the marketplace itself or in court," Hepner continued. "When companies can coordinate to raise the price of putting food on your table or keeping a roof over your head, and the law says there's nothing anyone can do about it, something is broken. This bill starts to fix it."

"All too often, complaints alleging price fixing are dismissed prematurely. Decades of harmful caselaw has allowed anticompetitive behavior to go unchecked, raising prices for consumers and stifling entrepreneurship in consolidated markets,” said Deborah Elman, President of the Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws. “We applaud Representative Scanlon for introducing the Competitive Prices Act, which will further empower public and private enforcers to bring cases against illegal price fixing and make markets fairer for consumers and small businesses."

As pricing algorithms continue to proliferate at grocery stores, e-commerce websites, and among landlords, the Competitive Prices Act takes an important step to undo the harmful precedent of Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly, removing legal barriers that block meritorious lawsuits by DOJ, FTC, and American consumers affected by artificially high prices.

Find the full bill text here.

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Town Hall with State Representatives Borowski & O’Mara

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

I am hosting a joint town hall with State Representatives Borowski and O’Mara to give you the latest updates on what is happening in Washington and Harrisburg. We’ll also take questions from attendees.

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Time: 6:30PM (Doors Open at 6:00PM)

Location: Delaware County Community College - Academic Building, Large Auditorium || 901 S. Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063

This event has reached capacity. Registration is now closed.

Office Hours with Congresswoman Scanlon

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join Congresswoman Scanlon for Office Hours at her district office in Chester. Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about how she can best represent PA-05 in Washington. You'll also have the chance to learn more about services available through the office and meet district staff who work on constituent services.

Advance registration is required due to limited capacity and security protocol. Entry is not guaranteed for anyone who has not registered in advance.

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (Sign Up for One of Three 30-Minute Timeslots)
Location: 2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA 19013

**Space is limited and advance registration is required. RSVP here or contact my Chester office at (610) 626-2020.**

Town Hall

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, January 24 at 2:00PM, I am hosting a town hall in Chester to give you an update on the latest actions of the Trump administration, what’s happening in Congress, and how I’m fighting for PA-05 families.

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Event Time: 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)
Location: Widener University - Alumni Auditorium || 1410-1490 Providence Avenue, Chester, PA 19013
Parking: Attendees can park in any of Widener University’s open lots or utilize street parking in non-residential zones. A campus map showing all parking lots and the event venue (Alumni Auditorium) is available here.

**RSVP here or contact the Chester office at (610) 626-2020.

Advance registration is required. Once the venue has reached capacity, no additional attendees will be admitted.

Government Shutdown Telephone Town Hall

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, October 2, I am hosting a telephone town hall to give you an update on the government shutdown and answer your questions about how I'm fighting for PA-05 families.

Dial 855-274-3980 on Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 pm to listen in and ask a question.

Passport Day with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and the Philadelphia Passport Agency

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

My office is hosting a “Passport Day” in partnership with the Philadelphia Passport Agency to make the passport renewal and application process more convenient for you. You’ll be able to submit your passport renewal application or apply for the first time. Routine and expedited service options are offered based on current State Department timelines.

Please note that this will be an acceptance only event. Completed passport booklets will not be issued at this event, you will receive your passport in the mail. No same-day service available.

Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Rd, Brookhaven, PA 19015

All appointments for this event are currently booked. Please call our Chester office at (610) 626-2020 to be added to our wait list.

Come Prepared:

You must complete the required application(s) in advance and bring a printed copy of the unsigned form(s) to your appointment. Application forms can be found online at travel.state.gov/passport.
You must bring an acceptable passport photo to your appointment.
You must submit original proof of U.S. citizenship (e.g., U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship, or Report of Birth Abroad). These documents will be returned by mail after your passport is processed.
You must bring valid identification, such as a driver’s license or photo ID.
For children’s passport applications, proof of the parent-child relationship is required, such as a birth certificate. A previous passport for a minor only serves as proof of citizenship and does not verify the relationship. Consent from both parents/guardians is also required. More information is available here.
All application fees must be paid on-site at your appointment.

Check travel.state.gov/passport for the latest forms, fees, and required documents.

Current Passport Processing Times:

Routine: 4 to 6 weeks
Expedited: 2 to 3 weeks (with an extra $60 fee)

Current Fees:

New Passport: $130
Passport Renewal: $130
Child’s Passport (16 and under): $100
Execution Fee (Applied to first time passport applicants and those not eligible for renewal, Form DS-11): $35
Expedited Service: $60
Express Mail for Completed Passport: $22.05

To find out your anticipated total fees, check the Passport Fee Calculator prior to your appointment.

Acceptable Payment Types:

Check
Money Order
Credit Card
Tap to Pay

**Cash will NOT be accepted.**

Service Academy Info Session

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Join Congresswoman Scanlon’s staff and representatives from military organizations to learn more about the resources available for high school students in PA-05 interested in serving their country. Information will be provided about the application process for receiving a congressional nomination to one of the U.S. service academies, as well as other paths to service available to interested young people.

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Valley Forge Military Academy & College (Mellon Hall) - 1001 Eagle Rd, Wayne, PA 19087
Parking: Onsite parking is available.

Please note: this is the last Service Academy Information Session that the office will host for 2025.

*RSVP here or call the Chester office at (610) 626-2020 no later than Tuesday, September 16.*

Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:30:00 GMT

Join Congresswoman Scanlon for coffee and conversation. While she is home in the district, Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about your top concerns and how she can best represent PA-05 when she returns to Washington.

Due to limited venue capacity, we ask that you register for ONLY ONE of the Coffee with Your Congresswoman events being held August 4-7, 2025. This will allow more constituents to participate.

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Event Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Office of Congresswoman Scanlon, 2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA 19013

Sign-ups for this event have surpassed the capacity of the venue. Walk-ins will not be accepted due to venue capacity.

Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Join Congresswoman Scanlon for coffee and conversation. While she is home in the district, Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about your top concerns and how she can best represent PA-05 when she returns to Washington.

Due to limited venue capacity, we ask that you register for ONLY ONE of the Coffee with Your Congresswoman events being held August 4-7, 2025. This will allow more constituents to participate.

Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Event Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca Street, Essington, PA 19029
NOTE: Tinicum Memorial Public Library is not a sponsor of Coffee with Your Congresswoman and is not involved in the planning or content of the event.

Sign-ups for this event have surpassed the capacity of the venue. Walk-ins will not be accepted due to venue capacity.

Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Join Congresswoman Scanlon for coffee and conversation. While she is home in the district, Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about your top concerns and how she can best represent PA-05 when she returns to Washington.

Due to limited venue capacity, we ask that you register for ONLY ONE of the Coffee with Your Congresswoman events being held August 4-7, 2025. This will allow more constituents to participate.

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Event Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Upper Darby Township Library - Municipal Branch, 501 Bywood Avenue, Upper Darby, PA 19082
NOTE: Upper Darby Township Library - Municipal Branch is not a sponsor of Coffee with Your Congresswoman and is not involved in the planning or content of the event.

Sign-ups for this event have surpassed the capacity of the venue. Walk-ins will not be accepted due to venue capacity.

Coffee With Your Congresswoman

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:30:00 GMT

Join Congresswoman Scanlon for coffee and conversation. While she is home in the district, Congresswoman Scanlon wants to hear from constituents like you about your top concerns and how she can best represent PA-05 when she returns to Washington.

Due to limited venue capacity, we ask that you register for ONLY ONE of the Coffee with Your Congresswoman events being held August 4-7, 2025. This will allow more constituents to participate.

Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Event Time: 4:30 PM
Location: ACLAMO, 801 W. Marshall Street, Norristown, PA 19401

Sign-ups for this event have surpassed the capacity of the venue. Walk-ins will not be accepted due to venue capacity.