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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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Scanlon Reintroduces Bill To Strengthen Congress’s Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the reintroduction of the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) Enhancement Act to expand upon the CAA Reform Act passed in 2018. Officially filed on March 26, 2026, the bill requires Members of Congress, not taxpayers, to foot the bill for discrimination or retaliation against staff, and requires that victims be on the same footing as Members when filing a claim. Joining Rep. Scanlon as a co-lead of the bill is Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14).

“All workers deserve a safe and respectful workplace — and public servants employed by Congress are no exception,” said Rep. Scanlon. “The CAA Enhancement Act combats discrimination in Congress by codifying and expanding the legal protections our staff deserve. By requiring that members of Congress be held personally liable for discrimination and harassment, this bill ensures that taxpayers do not foot the bill for holding lawmakers accountable.”

In December 2018, Congress took action to address workplace harassment and discrimination by passing the CAA Reform Act. It was one of Scanlon’s first votes after being sworn in on a special election following the resignation of her predecessor, after it was revealed he used taxpayer dollars to settle a sexual harassment case. Thanks to those changes, victims of harassment and discrimination are no longer subject to time-consuming administrative hurdles; interns and fellows have the same rights as permanent staff; and taxpayers no longer foot the bill for Members’ harassing behavior. A separate resolution also created the House Office of Employee Advocacy to provide legal representation for victims and mandated that offices adopt anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies.

The CAA Enhancement Act builds on that progress by:

Requiring Members of Congress be held personally liable for discrimination and related retaliation they personally commit. The CAA Reform Act made Members reimburse Treasury for awards and settlements for harassment and related retaliation, but not other forms of discrimination. This new bill would require that if a Member commits an act of discrimination, the Member must pay, not taxpayers.

Requiring other legislative branch offices to repay Treasury for related retaliation. The CAA Reform Act required other legislative branch offices to repay the Treasury for awards and settlements in all employment discrimination cases. However, it did not require repayment of amounts paid in connection with retaliation; this bill corrects that.
Requiring the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) to give claimants 10 days to cure deficient claims after the issuance of a preliminary report and prior to dismissal. Such a notice rule and right to amend are standard in other employment adjudicative forums.
Enabling the Office of Employee Advocacy to have jurisdiction in federal court. This change will level the playing field by allowing the Office that represents victims in the CAA administrative process to also represent victims in court, just as the Office of House Employment Counsel (OHEC) is allowed to represent Member offices in court.

The CAA Enhancement Act is endorsed by: National Employment Law Project, National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, Equal Rights Advocates, National Partnership for Women and Families, Women Employed, and Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

Find the full bill text here.

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Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Block Dismissal of Criminal Charges Against Political Cronies

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the No Free Passes for Cronies Act, a bill that seeks to prevent politically-motivated dismissals of criminal charges by amending the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Last week, the Trump Justice Department moved to erase the convictions of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who planned and led the violent insurrection and attempt to overthrow the U.S. government on January 6th. The President had commuted their sentences when he pardoned more than 1500 other participants in that attack, but the leaders’ convictions remained intact. This new move would erase those criminal convictions.

Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure governs the method by which a federal prosecutor may dismiss criminal prosecution. The legislative history of the rule explicitly sought to prevent the government from dismissing charges against powerful or well-connected defendants. However, case law has created uncertainty about whether a judge can reject the government’s motion to dismiss a case in the interest of justice when the dismissal may be motivated by corrupt political concerns.

“Since the start of his second term, Trump and his Justice Department have abused our justice system and its prosecutorial discretion to advance the President’s personal and political interests, rather than to assure accountability and the interests of justice or the American people,” said Rep. Scanlon. “Reforming Rule 48(a) to ensure that federal judges have appropriate oversight over problematic prosecutorial decisions will reinforce an important check and balance to ensure the integrity of our justice system.”

The No Free Passes for Cronies Act would amend Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to clarify that federal judges have the authority to accept or reject the government’s motion to dismiss “in the interests of justice.” The revised standard would clarify that the court has the power to review the facts and context surrounding such a motion to determine if a dismissal is not in the public interest.

This administration has repeatedly abused the DOJ's prosecutorial power to deliver “get out of jail free” cards to the President’s friends. During the first Trump Administration, the White House moved to dismiss criminal charges against Michael Flynn, after he pled guilty to making false statements to the FBI during Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. More recently, Trump’s Justice Department has moved to dismiss criminal cases against well-connected individuals and associates, including former New York City mayor Eric Adams and Trump’s long-time ally Steve Bannon, in exchange for political favors.

After Trump’s DOJ dropped the charges against Flynn, he sued the federal government for damages, and the DOJ gave him a $1.25 million payoff. The DOJ’s dismissal of charges against the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers could clear the way for them to pocket similar payoffs at taxpayer expense.

Find the full bill text here.

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Scanlon, Davids Introduce Bill to Stop Social Security Cuts for Seniors, People with Disabilities

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) today introduced new legislation to change an outdated Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rule that can reduce benefits for seniors and people with disabilities simply because they receive basic help like food or housing from family, friends, or caregivers.

“Social Security provides a critical social safety net for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children,” said Rep. Scanlon. “SSI’s rules disfavoring in-kind support and maintenance punish people receiving basic assistance from friends and family. At a time when the cost of living has skyrocketed, it is critical that we update rules which penalize people who are getting by with help from their communities. I’m grateful for Rep. Davids’ partnership in making SSI more accessible for those who need it.”

“In Kansas, we take care of our neighbors — whether that’s a parent helping their child get through a tough month or a family making sure a loved one has a place to stay,” said Rep. Davids. “But right now, federal rules can actually punish seniors and people with disabilities for receiving that kind of support. That’s wrong. My new bill, which I’m leading with my colleague Rep. Scanlon, fixes it so people don’t lose out on their Social Security just because of the way Kansans naturally look out for each other.”

SSI is a federal program that provides monthly financial support to seniors and people with disabilities with very low incomes. Under the current rule, their benefits can be reduced if they receive basic help, such as food or housing, from family or others. The rule also makes the program more complicated to administer and harder for beneficiaries to understand.

The bill would eliminate these reductions so that seniors and people with disabilities do not lose SSI benefits simply because they receive support to meet basic needs. The legislation aims to simplify the program, reduce administrative complexity, and ensure more consistent and fair access to the full benefits people rely upon.

"The SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026 takes a long-overdue step to fix one of SSI’s most outdated and harmful policies,” said Heather Sachs, Policy & Advocacy Co-Director, National Down Syndrome Congress. “The current ISM rules punish people with disabilities for receiving basic help like food or housing — support that keeps people stable and connected to their communities. Eliminating ISM is a commonsense reform that promotes fairness, reduces bureaucracy, and ensures SSI works the way it should.”

“ANCOR applauds Representatives Davids and Scanlon for their common-sense approach to tearing down barriers that for far too long have kept people with disabilities and older adults from accessing the support they need to remain in their homes and communities,” said Barbara Merrill, Chief Executive Officer, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). “By removing SSI’s in-kind support and maintenance rules, the SSI Savings & Efficiency Act would take us closer to an SSI program that is fairer, simpler, and more responsive to the daily realities facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ANCOR is proud to support this legislation and grateful for the leadership of Representatives Davids and Scanlon.”

Social Security plays a crucial role in the lives of millions, from birth to retirement. In Pennsylvania’s Fifth District, there are 142,514 Social Security recipients, including 106,713 retirees, 8,566 children, and 16,270 disabled workers. Yet, both President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have made damaging comments about Social Security. Musk called the program a "Ponzi scheme," and Trump referred to it as a "scam."

The bill is endorsed by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), Autism Speaks, the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC), the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, Access Ready Inc., and Justice in Aging.

Find the full bill text here.

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Congresswoman Scanlon, Senator Murphy Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Protections for Health Care Whistleblowers

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced legislation to provide legal protections for health care whistleblowers who speak out publicly on patient safety concerns. The Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act is a response to a growing crisis driven by private equity’s takeover of health care providers across the country. The bill’s Senate counterpart is led by Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT).

The Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act would provide the same legal protections for healthcare whistleblowers from retaliation as federal employees and contractors. Currently, no protections exist for healthcare workers who sound the alarm on threats to patient safety at healthcare facilities. This legislation addresses a dangerous gap in legal protections at a time when the Trump administration continues to cut health care and private equity takeover of hospitals and nursing homes reveals negligence and misconduct.

“Americans should be able to count on our hospitals and healthcare workers to prioritize patient care and safety,” said Rep. Scanlon. “At a time when the Trump administration continues to prioritize corporate profits over Americans’ health, healthcare workers should feel safe from employer retaliation when protecting patient care. I value Senator Murphy’s partnership in introducing the Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act to provide legal protections to hospital workers who prioritize patient safety concerns.”

“When I was investigating the conditions at three Connecticut hospitals bought by a private equity firm, I relied on the nurses, doctors, and support staff to share the truth about what was happening inside those facilities,” said Senator Murphy. “ As Donald Trump’s health care cuts push more hospitals and nursing homes into the arms of private equity, we need to make sure that workers feel safe coming forward and calling out the greed and corruption that is destroying their ability to care for patients.”

Since taking office in 2018, Rep. Scanlon has led a continuing effort to sound the alarm on private equity’s takeover of medicine. The Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act is part of a larger effort to address private equity in healthcare. In March 2026, Rep. Scanlon and Senator Murphy introduced the Take Back Our Hospitals Act, which would ban private equity ownership of hospitals and nursing homes

The Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act is endorsed by Community Catalyst and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.

Find the full bill text for the Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act here.

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Congresswoman Scanlon, Senator Murphy Introduce Legislation to Ban Private Equity Ownership of Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) this week introduced the Take Back Our Hospitals Act, legislation that would prohibit private equity firms from owning hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. The bill responds to a growing crisis driven by private equity’s takeover of health care providers across the country—a model that has produced higher prices, worse care, mass layoffs, and a record wave of health care bankruptcies, stripping communities of the hospitals they depend on.

Rep. Scanlon has led a continuing effort to sound the alarm on private equity’s takeover of medicine. Shortly after she took office, Rep. Scanlon raised concerns over the financial practices of Leonard Green & Partners that placed Prospect Medical Holdings facilities and patients at risk, and has continued to criticize reductions in service, facility closures, and harmful business practices. She raised the issue in oversight hearings with the Federal Trade Commission, and in June 2024, she led House and Senate colleagues in submitting a detailed response to a landmark cross-government inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Health and Human Services on consolidation and corporate greed in health care markets. Rep. Scanlon’s submission detailed the damage inflicted on Crozer Health and Hahnemann University Hospital by their respective private equity owners, and called on regulators to treat long-term financial viability as a factor in antitrust review of health care mergers.

“What happened to Crozer Health is a cautionary tale for communities all over the country. Prospect Medical Holdings, a private equity firm, acquired the Crozer Health system, promising increased investment and better care. Instead, it drove Crozer into bankruptcy, closing four hospitals, laying off 2,600 health care professionals, and leaving Delaware County with just two hospitals to serve its 585,000 residents,” said Rep. Scanlon. “This is what happens when private equity treats our hospitals as cash cows. We cannot allow Wall Street’s race for profits to shutter more hospitals and nursing homes. The Take Back Our Hospitals Act will ensure that hospitals and nursing homes exist to serve patients, not Wall Street investors.”

“Private equity’s general business model is pretty simple: find hospitals that are in dire financial straits, make promises to fix things and then squeeze every cent they can out of patients before leaving communities to deal with the wreckage," said Senator Murphy. “I saw this happen in Connecticut and it was devastating for patients and for the doctors and nurses who were desperately trying to take care of people as facilities were falling apart and supplies ran short. Patient care, not profit, should be the priority in hospital and nursing home care, and my legislation would get these firms out of health care and allow hospitals and nursing homes to put care first.”

“We didn’t just witness the devastating consequences of private equity ownership during the collapse of Crozer Health in Delaware County—we were on the ground and at the bedside, living through it in real time. We saw what happens when profit is prioritized over patient care: Patients, frontline healthcare workers, and entire communities pay the price in the moment, and they continue to pay the price for years afterward," said Maureen May, RN, president of PASNAP, the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, which represents more than 11,000 frontline caregivers across Pennsylvania. "Private equity used Crozer as a piggy bank, ruthlessly and systematically draining what was once a four-hospital health system of every penny, and healthcare in Delaware County is still destabilized today, a year after Crozer's doors closed. Surrounding hospitals are still struggling to deal with the flood of patients, and community members are still struggling to access care. The Take Back Our Hospitals Act is a critical step toward ensuring this doesn't happen anywhere else, ever again, and PASNAP is proud to support this effort to protect our patients, our hospitals, and our healthcare system.”

The Take Back Our Hospitals Act would bar hospitals and skilled nursing facilities from receiving Medicare funds if they are owned by a private equity company, effectively prohibiting private equity ownership of these providers. To protect patients and ensure continuity of care, the bill provides a three-year transition period for private equity-owned providers to complete a sale or transfer.

Private equity investment in health care has grown from $5 billion in 2000 to an estimated $104 billion in 2024. The consequences have been severe: studies show private equity ownership leads to higher prices, staffing cuts, and worse patient outcomes, and 2023 set a record for private equity-owned health care bankruptcies. The Take Back Our Hospitals Act would close the door on this failed model and ensure that patient care remains the primary obligation of hospitals and nursing homes.

The legislation is endorsed by the American Economic Liberties Project, Public Citizen, Private Equity Stakeholder Project, Center for Health and Democracy, Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, Service Employees International Union, National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, Community Catalyst, National Nurses United, and the Committee to Protect Health Care.

Find the full bill text here.

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Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Class of 2030 Service Academy Nominees

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Chester, PA — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced her nominees for appointment to the United States service academies for the Class of 2030. The 25 local high school students and their families were honored by Congresswoman Scanlon during a recognition ceremony on Sunday, February 15, at her district office in Chester, PA.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

“I was honored to celebrate these accomplished young men and women of the Class of 2030 and their commitment to serving our country,” said Rep. Scanlon. “Our youth are the future of our country, and I am confident that my young constituents will flourish as future leaders. I commend them on their nominations and look forward to their journeys should they elect to attend one of the service academies.”

Candidates were interviewed and recommended for nomination by the PA-05 Service Academy Selection Board, led by Chairman Harry “Skip” Dittmann (Navy). Members of the Selection Board include: Dave Carroll (Navy), Jack Guernsey (Army), Arthur Jenkins (Army), Jim King (Air Force), Kathryn Kirkman (Air Force), John Lunger (Navy), and Sharnae White (Army).

Photos from the recognition ceremony are available here for media use.

The following students from PA-05 received nominations:

United States Air Force Academy

Ahmed Mizead – William J. Palmer High School*
Calvin Costello – Harriton High School*
Connor Haines – Radnor High School*
Eliana Byun – Garnet Valley High School*
Jadon Truong – Haverford High School
Keira Conner – Archmere Academy*
Liam McKelvey – Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School*
Sean Lawson – Haverford High School*
Tyresse Gordon – Roman Catholic High School

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Bryce Furey – Radnor High School
Calvin Costello – Harriton High School*
Ignatius Barry – Valley Forge Military Academy

United States Military Academy

Ahmed Mizead – William J. Palmer High School*
Andrew Tuturice, Jr. – Valley Forge Military Academy
Casey Jannetta – Episcopal Academy*
Connor Haines – Radnor High School*
Eliana Byun – Garnet Valley High School*
Felicia Grimmelbein – Garnet Valley High School*
Keira Conner – Archmere Academy*
Liam McKelvey – Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School*
Nash Grant – Penncrest High School
Robert Valcich III – Strath Haven High School

United States Naval Academy

Casey Jannetta – Episcopal Academy*
Connor Haines – Radnor High School*
Eliana Byun – Garnet Valley High School*
Felicia Grimmelbein – Garnet Valley High School*
Gavin McLain – Cardinal O'Hara High School
Laura Esgro – Penn State University; Villa Maria Academy High School (‘25)
Liam McKelvey – Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School*
Lily Peters – Delaware County Christian School
Lukas Grabowsky – Unionville High School
Margaret Wetzel – Radnor High School
Margaretta Potten – Archbishop John Carroll High School
Samuel White – St. Andrew's School
Seamus Fabrey – La Salle College High School
Sean Lawson – Haverford High School*
Spencer Meile – Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

*Nominated to multiple service academies.

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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

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

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

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

Registration: Advance registration is required. Sign up for a time slot here.

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.