Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district, has been vocal on social media regarding various issues affecting her constituents and the broader American public. Her recent tweets highlight concerns about federal workforce cuts, legislative updates from Congress, and efforts to prevent government shutdowns.
On March 11, 2025, Scanlon addressed the impact of federal program cuts on veterans in a tweet: “Veterans make up 30% of our federal workforce. So when DOGE indiscriminately destroys federal programs, it’s not just cutting vital services for American families—it’s also firing veterans. And that’s on top of already deep VA cuts. This is not how we honor someone’s service.”
The following day, March 12, 2025, she provided an update from her office in Washington D.C., focusing on her efforts to support families in Pennsylvania’s 5th district: “Checking in quick from my office here in DC to give you an update on what’s happening in Congress and how I’m working to protect PA-05 families.”
On March 13, 2025, Scanlon expressed her commitment to preventing a government shutdown by supporting a funding extension: “House Democrats stand united for a four-week funding extension that stops harmful cuts, keeps government open, and allows Congress to reach a bipartisan funding agreement. I am ready to vote today, tomorrow or Friday to pass a four-week extension.”
