Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the No Bonuses in Bankruptcy Act of 2026, legislation to enact reforms for the bankruptcy process by prohibiting companies in bankruptcy from paying a bonus or other incentive-based compensation to employees making $250,000 or more. In...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the Teaching Engaged Citizenship Act, legislation to promote and expand high-quality, evidence-based civic education and service learning programming in K-12 public schools. The bill is introduced as federal and state funding and programs for...

Americans are rightfully concerned about the persistent attacks against voting rights in this country. Join me for a town hall focused on voting rights and how we can work together to protect our democracy. Advance registration is required. Once the venue has reached capacity, no additional attendees will be...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government, today joined Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT),...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday introduced a package of bills designed to improve support for state and local election offices to improve voting access for Americans in future elections. The Accessible Voting Act will support state and local efforts to expand voter access, while...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, this week convened a shadow hearing to reinforce for the American people the importance and resiliency of our elections and the safeguards in place to...

WATCH LIVESTREAM HERE On Tuesday, September 22, at 2:00 pm ET, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, will lead a spotlight hearing to reassure the American people that, despite what they are hearing about the Trump...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week introduced the Packers and Stockyards Improvements Act, legislation to address rising meat and poultry prices due to corporate mergers and takeovers. The bill would improve the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) enforcement tools under...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today led her Pennsylvania Democratic House colleagues in pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the GEO Group, Inc.(GEO), and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, for transparency on their intentionally opaque financial relationship with...

Members of Congress are able to nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Congresswoman Scanlon's service academy nomination process officially launched in July and will close on...

WATCH A RECORDING OF THE FULL HEARING HERE On Monday, September 14 at 10:00 am, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, hosted a shadow hearing in Chester, Pennsylvania focused on how House Democrats will continue fighting to...

Chester, PA – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), Committee on House Administration, today hosted a shadow hearing with Reps. Norma Torres (CA-35), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) featuring presentations from experts about protecting American democracy,...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Republicans’ continued efforts to undermine the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, even after the Supreme Court...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday joined Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Dwight Evans (PA-03) in introducing the new Oversight Access Act of 2026. This bill would allow for Representatives to bring one member of their staff inside...

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week introduced the Stable Homes Act, legislation that would establish a competitive grant program to help local governments create or expand eviction diversion programs. More than two million eviction cases are filed each year across the country,...

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...

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 -...

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...