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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “She is a graduate of Colgate University and University of Pennsylvania Law School.” source
Career
- “previously worked as national pro bono counsel at a major U.S. law firm” source
Public service
- “currently represents Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District” source
- “served as an attorney at the Education Law Center, president of her local school board, and co-chair of the Voting Rights Task Force” source
- “She was first sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on November 13, 2018 following a special election” source
- “The Congresswoman and her husband, Mark, reside in Swarthmore and have three adult children.” source
Also stated
- “co-chair of the Voting Rights Task Force of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10224cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the "PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10216cosponsor
Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10186cosponsor
Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10111cosponsor
Oversight Access Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
HR 10103sponsor
To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to award grants to units of general local government to establish or expand eviction diversion programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1476cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HRES 1469cosponsor
Condemning a legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 18, 2026, regarding the Olmstead v. L.C., the 1999 Supreme Court decision that recognized institutional isolation of people with disabilities as discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HRES 1463cosponsor
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9878sponsor
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for better protections for children raised in kinship families outside of the foster care system.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9763sponsor
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9736cosponsor
To provide appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service to overhaul technology and strengthen enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HR 9688cosponsor
To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9638sponsor
To make standard time permanent except in States that elect to observe daylight saving time, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1405cosponsor
Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9482sponsor
To prohibit data brokers from selling and transferring certain sensitive data.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
HR 9370cosponsor
To prohibit the finalization, implementation, or enforcement of a proposed rule with respect to Federal financial assistance, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Voting Record
265 yea377 nay11 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Mary Gay ScanlonDemocratic· this member$991K raised
- Nicholas Waln Morris ManganaroRepublican$9K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$991K
Small donors $74KLarge individual $466KPACs $448K
Spent $860KCash $449K
2024 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $125KLarge individual $703KPACs $697K
Spent $1.5MCash $318K
2022 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $154KLarge individual $763KPACs $670K
Spent $1.5MCash $303K
2020 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $259KLarge individual $818KPACs $379K
Spent $1.4MCash $219K
2018 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $143KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $327K
Spent $1.8MCash $114K
Top Contributors
BALLARD SPAHR LLP$35K
BALLARD SPAHR$33K
BALLARD SPAHR LLP$13K
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA$10K
BALLARD SPAHR$10K
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA$9K
COZEN O'CONNOR$8K
BEECHTREE CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.$7K
VAMS CORPORATION$7K
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION$7K
Committees
House Committee on Rules
- Rules and Organization of the House
House Committee on the Judiciary
- Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
- The Constitution and Limited Government
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10224: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the "PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office".
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
HR 10216: Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act
cosponsor2026-09-01
legislation
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HR 10186: Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
cosponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10111: Oversight Access Act
cosponsor2026-08-17
legislation
HR 10103: To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to award grants to units of general local government to establish or expand eviction diversion programs, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-13
legislation
HRES 1476: Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HRES 1469: Condemning a legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 18, 2026, regarding the Olmstead v. L.C., the 1999 Supreme Court decision that recognized institutional isolation of people with disabilities as discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HRES 1463: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9878: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for better protections for children raised in kinship families outside of the foster care system.
sponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 52025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72018-11-13, 2019-01-03Democrat
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