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PA · DISTRICT 5

Mary Gay Scanlon

DemocratPennsylvaniaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 7

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (7)Campaign (4)After election (1)In office (2)
After the election · 11/10/2026
ImmigrationCivil rights & justice

Oppose HHS legal unit for unaccompanied children

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Mary Gay Scanlon opposes HHS creating an in-house division to provide legal services to unaccompanied immigrant children. She argues that government-employed attorneys would face conflicts of interest because HHS oversees children’s care and custody, while lawyers may need to challenge agency decisions or seek children’s release to safe sponsors. She supports maintaining independent legal representation for these children, as HHS has provided through outside legal-services providers.

Context: The statement opposes the specific proposed HHS division and supports the existing independent-provider approach; it does not specify a new funding or implementation plan.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & workHealthcare

Work to increase regional jobs, wages and affordable health care

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Scanlon says she is working to increase the number of good-paying jobs in her region, seek higher wages so people can afford basic needs, and bring more affordable health care options to her district. She describes these efforts as support for constituents facing economic hardship.

Context: The response does not specify particular programs or legislative mechanisms for these efforts.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Government & elections

Use congressional oversight to check executive actions and spending

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Scanlon says Congress should check the executive branch, investigate when it oversteps its constitutional authority, and ensure laws are applied fairly. She also supports ensuring federal tax dollars are spent legally and as Congress intended, rather than on sweetheart deals or presidential vanity projects.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & workSocial Security & other benefitsEnergy & environment

Require wealthy people and corporations to contribute more

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Scanlon supports requiring corporations and wealthy people to contribute their fair share toward Social Security and Medicare. She also says businesses should bear environmental and other costs rather than impose them on working Pennsylvanians.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established
HealthcareSocial Security & other benefits

Restore funding for Medicaid, SNAP and cancer research

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Scanlon says a Democratic Congress should roll back Republican cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and cancer research. She presents these programs as key supports for American families.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established
Public safety & firearms

Support stronger gun-safety laws

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Mary Gay Scanlon supports making gun-safety legislation a priority to reduce gun violence. She has cosponsored legislation to close loopholes, improve background checks, and ban assault rifles.

Context: The page does not identify the specific bills or explain the proposed measures' details.

While serving · Original date not established
Transportation & infrastructureEducationEnergy & environment

Support federal investment in transportation and infrastructure

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Mary Gay Scanlon supports bipartisan solutions to fund transportation and infrastructure investments in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District. She identifies roads, bridges, ports, schools, waterways and broadband as infrastructure needing attention, with the stated goal of preparing the district for future generations.

Context: The statement does not specify funding amounts, particular projects, or a legislative mechanism.