Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2018, has shared her thoughts on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. Scanlon, who succeeded Pat Meehan in Congress and resides in Swarthmore, New York, continues to voice her opinions on significant national matters.
On June 19, 2025, Scanlon reflected on the significance of Juneteenth by acknowledging the historical struggle for freedom and resilience. She emphasized the importance of this day as a moment to “reflect on our history and recommit ourselves to the work that remains.” The full tweet can be accessed here.
Later that same day, she criticized House Republicans’ policies regarding healthcare and taxation. In her tweet from June 19, 2025, she stated: “Your reminder that House Republicans are STRIPPING HEALTHCARE from 16 Million Americans and turbocharging the Deficit to give Billionaires a Tax Cut.” The tweet is available here.
Continuing her critique on June 20, 2025, Scanlon reiterated her concerns about Republican policies. She tweeted: “REMINDER: House Republicans want to deregulate silencers while TAKING AWAY HEALTHCARE from 16 MILLION people.” This message can be viewed here.
Mary Gay Scanlon was born in Watertown, New York in 1959 and graduated from Colgate University with a BA in 1980. She earned a JD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984.
