Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2018, recently shared updates on her activities and views via social media. Her posts cover a range of topics from community events to significant policy issues.
On June 9, 2025, Scanlon announced an upcoming event: “Mark your calendars! Join me, @RepHoulahan, and @RepDean this Thursday for a special tele-town hall with former SSA Commissioner @MartinOMalley. RSVP and submit your questions in advance here: https://t.co/5YVZL25lEM”. This tele-town hall aims to engage constituents in a discussion alongside other representatives and former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley.
Later that day, she expressed her appreciation for the community efforts in Eastwick. In her post at 21:26 UTC, she stated: “It was wonderful to see old friends (and new) at Eastwick Community Day and catch up on the innovative climate resilience work being done to mitigate flooding in the area.” This highlights her involvement in local initiatives addressing environmental challenges.
In another tweet posted on June 10, 2025, at 00:25 UTC, Congresswoman Scanlon voiced her concern over federal actions concerning military deployment. She wrote: “The decision to deploy troops against the advice of state and local officials is an affront to our federal system, attacking the powers of state and local government and their ability to meet the needs of their constituents.” Her full statement can be accessed through the link provided in her tweet.
Mary Gay Scanlon was born in Watertown, New York in 1959. She completed her undergraduate education at Colgate University in 1980 before earning a JD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984. Currently residing in Swarthmore, she continues to serve as a committed representative for Pennsylvania’s 5th district.
