Mary Gay Scanlon
Mary Gay Scanlon
- J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA1984
- B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY1980
U.S. Representative
2019–PresentRepresented Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district for 4 terms.
U.S. Representative
2018–2019Represented Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district for 1 term.
Member, Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board
2007–15(president, 2009–11)
Vice Chair, Wallingford-Swarthmore Tax Commission
2006–07Attorney, Education Law Center
Pro Bono Counsel, Ballard Spahr, Llp
Administration Chair, Communications Standard Commission
Key legislative actions from Mary Gay Scanlon's record in Congress.
Gun Violence Prevention
Co-sponsored and helped pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to expand background checks on gun sales.
Child Nutrition Funding
Secured increased funding for school meal programs during the COVID-19 pandemic through the American Rescue Plan.
Legal Aid Expansion
Advocated for and secured increased federal funding for the Legal Services Corporation to improve access to legal aid.
Election Security
Supported the For the People Act to strengthen voting rights and improve election security measures.
- House Committee on Rules
- House Committee on the Judiciary
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