Policy Positions
Climate(1)
Scanlon supported and helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes significant clean energy investments, and brought related resources to southeast Pennsylvania.
"Mary Gay also has brought significant resources back to southeast Pennsylvania thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act."
Criminal Justice(1)
Scanlon's pro bono work included criminal justice reform efforts, suggesting support for reform-oriented policies.
"Her program received the American Bar Association's annual pro bono award in 2018 for its work to address many critical public interest issues, including voting rights, child advocacy, immigration, housing, public benefits, criminal justice reform, free press, and other constitutional rights."
Economy(1)
Scanlon fought to preserve roughly 4,000 manufacturing jobs at the Boeing Plant and secured a $650 million contract for the Philadelphia Shipyard.
"When roughly 4,000 jobs at the Boeing Plant in Ridley were on the chopping block, Mary Gay led the charge to successfully restore funding for this critical program in the National Defense Authorization Act. She also helped secure a $650 million contract to produce new ships at the Philadelphia Shipyard."
Education(1)
Scanlon has direct experience advocating for school funding, having led a tax commission to address school funding during her time on the Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board.
"she served as Vice President and President and led a tax commission to address school funding."
Immigration(1)
Scanlon's pro bono legal work included immigration issues, suggesting a supportive stance toward legal immigration protections.
"Her program received the American Bar Association's annual pro bono award in 2018 for its work to address many critical public interest issues, including voting rights, child advocacy, immigration, housing, public benefits, criminal justice reform, free press, and other constitutional rights."
Social Issues(1)
Scanlon led House floor debate on the Equality Act and serves as Vice-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, indicating strong support for LGBTQ+ civil rights.
"Congresswoman Scanlon led House floor debate on critical legislative victories, including the Equality Act"