
119th Congress
Mary Gay Scanlon
Representative, PA-5, Pennsylvania
- Democrat
- Born
- August 30, 1959 (age 67)
- In Congress
- House since 2018
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 98%
- Missed Votes
- 3%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-2011
- Website
- scanlon.house.gov
Committees
- Rules
- Judiciary
Who Is Mary Gay Scanlon?
Mary Gay Scanlon is a Democratic representative from PA-5 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2018. Born August 30, 1959, Scanlon is 67. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Scanlon voted on 301 and missed 9. Scanlon voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time. Scanlon sponsored 27 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Mary Gay Scanlon Voted
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Mary Gay Scanlon Sponsored
- Accessible Voting Act of 2026 (H.R. 10700, In Committee)
- Dropbox Access Act (H.R. 10699, In Committee)
- Packers and Stockyards Improvements Act (H.R. 10506, In Committee)
- Stable Homes Act (H.R. 10103, In Committee)
- Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act (H.R. 9878, In Committee)
- SWIFT Act of 2026 (H.R. 9763, In Committee)
- Sunshine for Our Kids Act of 2026 (H.R. 9638, In Committee)
- Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 9482, In Committee)
- Pedestrian Protection Act (H.R. 9297, In Committee)
- Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026 (H.R. 9076, In Committee)
- Right to Representation Act (H.R. 8997, In Committee)
- No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026 (H.R. 8862, In Committee)
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- Department of Justice Integrity Act of 2026 (H.R. 8861, In Committee)
- Corporate Prosecution Reform Act (H.R. 8860, In Committee)
- Competitive Prices Act. (H.R. 8633, In Committee)
- No Free Passes for Cronies Act (H.R. 8392, In Committee)
- Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act (H.R. 8310, In Committee)
- Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act (H.R. 8126, In Committee)
- Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026 (H.R. 7920, In Committee)
- Recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month". (H.Res. 1047, Introduced)
- Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. (H.J.Res. 121, In Committee)
- Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025 (H.R. 4769, In Committee)
- Corporate Crime Database Act of 2025 (H.R. 4724, In Committee)
- Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act (H.R. 4261, In Committee)
- Recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month". (H.Res. 160, Introduced)
- Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025 (H.R. 1269, In Committee)
- Inaugural Fund Integrity Act (H.R. 535, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Scanlon spoke on the floor 24 times on 18 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 2, 2026, 264 wordsProposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to Require That the Supreme Court of the United States Be Composed of Nine Justices
As ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, I am here to emphasize that this proposed constitutional amendment would undermine our system of checks and balances and fly in the face of the Founders' wisdom.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, July 14, 2026, 640 wordsProviding for Consideration of (H.R. 139) Sunshine Protection Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration of (H.R. 8595) National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act...
As I think we can all tell from the ensuing debate here, there are serious issues that this body needs to be wrestling with, but the Speaker has chosen to put on the floor this week H.R. 139, a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 9, 2026, 3,016 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; Providing for Consideration of H.r...
I rise today in strong opposition to this rule and to the underlying bills.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 9, 2026, 12 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act; Providing for Consideration of H. Res...That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
- House, February 10, 2026, 12 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 2189, Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration Of...That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
- House, February 4, 2026, 476 wordsRewriting History
On January 22, the Trump administration forced the National Park Service to remove panels at Independence Hall National Park, the cradle of our liberty, telling an important chapter in George Washington's Presidency.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, February 2, 2026, 604 wordsMedal of Sacrifice Act of 2025
I rise today in support of H.R. 3497, the Medal of Sacrifice Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, February 2, 2026, 364 wordsMoving National Woman's Relief Corps Incorporation and Domicile to Illinois; Principal Office to Murphysboro, Illinois
I rise today in support of H.R. 988, a bill to amend the charter of the National Woman's Relief Corps to formally change its principal office from Springfield, Illinois, to Murphysboro, Illinois, where I understand it is already located. It also moves its place of incorporation from Washington, D.C., to Illinois.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, January 14, 2026, 1,456 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 7006, Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Let me begin by acknowledging the hard work of our colleagues on the Appropriations Committee who, despite deep divisions and really difficult political conditions, have assembled a bipartisan compromise to fund additional portions of the Federal Government for the current fiscal year.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, January 14, 2026, 10 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 7006, Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
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- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1366, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act; Providing For... (House, December 16, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1366, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act; Providing For... (House, December 16, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; and Providing for Consideration... (House, September 9, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; and Providing for Consideration... (House, September 9, 2025)
- Remember Mayor Henry Eberle (House, September 4, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3633, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025; Providing For... (House, July 15, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 276, Gulf of America Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. 881, DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (House, May 6, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 276, Gulf of America Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. 881, DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (House, May 6, 2025)
- Standing up for Americans (House, April 9, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 25, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (House, March 11, 2025)
- Department of Government Inefficiency (House, February 25, 2025)
- Cautioning Federal Workers Against Taking Buyouts (House, February 5, 2025)
- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (House, January 23, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 471, Fix Our Forests Act, and Providing for Consideration of S. 5, Laken Riley Act (House, January 22, 2025)
Pennsylvania in Congress β
- John Fetterman (D, Senate)
- David McCormick (R, Senate)
- Brendan F. Boyle (D, House)
- Madeleine Dean (D, House)
- Christopher R. Deluzio (D, House)
- Dwight Evans (D, House)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R, House)
- Chrissy Houlahan (D, House)
- John Joyce (R, House)
- Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R, House)
- Mike Kelly (R, House)
- Summer L. Lee (D, House)
- Ryan Mackenzie (R, House)
- Daniel Meuser (R, House)
- Scott Perry (R, House)
- Guy Reschenthaler (R, House)
- Lloyd Smucker (R, House)
- Glenn Thompson (R, House)
Questions About Mary Gay Scanlon
Is Mary Gay Scanlon still in Congress?
Yes. Mary Gay Scanlon is serving as representative from PA-5 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Mary Gay Scanlon?
Mary Gay Scanlon is a Democrat.
When is Mary Gay Scanlon up for reelection?
Scanlon's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Mary Gay Scanlon?
Mary Gay Scanlon was born August 30, 1959 and is 67.
How often does Mary Gay Scanlon vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Scanlon voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time.
What committees is Mary Gay Scanlon on?
House Committee on Rules; House Committee on the Judiciary.