Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2018, has voiced her concerns on social media regarding recent healthcare and public health policy decisions. Scanlon, who succeeded Pat Meehan and has a background in law with degrees from Colgate University and the University of Pennsylvania, frequently addresses legislative issues impacting her constituents.
On June 10, 2025, Scanlon commented on a healthcare proposal with the statement: “Translation: We want to take healthcare away from 16 million people without you knowing about it.” This tweet suggests an underlying criticism of attempts to remove healthcare coverage for millions.
Later that day, she further expressed her disapproval of certain political figures and their influence on public health policies. In a tweet posted at 15:08 UTC, she stated: “Congressional Republicans are taking away your insurance, while RFK Jr. paves the way for the anti-vax movement to be public health policy. They’re setting the stage for a public health disaster in America.” Here, Scanlon critiques both Republican strategies concerning insurance policies and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s role in promoting anti-vaccine sentiments.
Finally, at 22:32 UTC on the same day, Scanlon addressed fiscal strategies by saying: “Republicans cannot fix the country’s fiscal problems by cutting polio shots for kids and killing Big Bird.” This statement highlights her opposition to proposed budget cuts affecting children’s vaccinations and cultural programs.
Mary Gay Scanlon was born in Watertown, New York in 1959 and currently resides in Swarthmore. She holds a BA from Colgate University and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.
