Mary Gay ScanlonMary Gay Scanlon

In Congress, Representative Scanlon has played a key role on the House Judiciary Committee and worked tirelessly to pass lifesaving measures like universal background checks and legislation to close major loopholes in our gun laws that have allowed individuals who have committed domestic abuse and those who seek to cause harm to purchase guns.

In her third full term in Congress, Mary Gay has continued her relentless advocacy on behalf of children and families in Pennsylvania’s 5th District and across the country. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Rules, Mary Gay plays a key role in shaping laws that impact the lives of Americans. On the Judiciary Committee, she currently serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, where she is a critical voice in pushing back on attacks on American freedoms. Mary Gay is a member of dozens of important caucuses, including as the chair of the Legal Aid Caucus and the Youth Mentoring Caucus, Co-Chair of the Foster Youth Caucus, and Vice-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus.