Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2018, has recently expressed her views on social media regarding legislative actions and their implications. Born in Watertown, New York, in 1959, Scanlon is an alumna of Colgate University and the University of Pennsylvania.
On May 20, 2025, Scanlon shared a post highlighting her focus on “SNAP, Social Security, and the American people.” The tweet can be viewed here.
Later that day at 21:07 UTC, she commented on House Republicans’ activities by stating: “House Republicans are opening DC’s hottest new nightclub in the Rules Committee tonight. If they want to pass these disastrous cuts in the dark, Democrats will make them dance in the light. See you at 1 a.m.!”
The following day on May 21st at 12:14 UTC, Scanlon criticized proposed fiscal policies with a statement that read: “House Republicans want to play Reverse Robin Hood and cut essential programs for the poorest 10% of Americans to give tax cuts to the richest 10%.”
Mary Gay Scanlon continues to be an active voice in Congress as she addresses issues impacting her constituents and broader national policies.
