Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon introduces the Right to Representation Act to ensure legal counsel in child protection cases.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Scanlon introduces new legislation: Mary Gay Scanlon has introduced the Right to Representation Act aimed at ensuring access to legal counsel for families and children involved in child protection court proceedings. The legislation seeks to provide consistent legal representation across disparate jurisdictions.
Legislation highlights: The proposed act amends Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to require states to guarantee independent legal representation in child welfare cases. Scanlon emphasizes the need for assistance in navigating the challenging legal processes involved.
Endorsements: The bill has received support from several organizations, including the National Foster Youth Institute, Juvenile Law Center, and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, reflecting a broad consensus on the importance of legal representation in child welfare matters.
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Mary Gay Scanlon Fundraising
Mary Gay Scanlon recently disclosed $78.6K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 7th, 2026. This was the 242nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 70.1% came from individual donors.
Scanlon disclosed $69.4K of spending. This was the 376th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Scanlon disclosed $400.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 226th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Mary Gay Scanlon Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Mary Gay Scanlon is worth $10.1M, as of May 28th, 2026. This is the 107th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Scanlon has approximately $269.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Mary Gay Scanlon Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mary Gay Scanlon:
- H.R.8997: To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, to require States to guarantee legal representation to children and parents involved in child protection proceedings, under the program of Federal payments for foster care, prevention, and permanency, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8862: To amend title 18, United States Code, to waive immunity for certain acts committed by Federal law enforcement officers.
- H.R.8861: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide post-employment limits for attorneys of the United States, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8860: To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance prosecution of corporate crime.
- H.R.8633: Competitive Prices Act.
- H.R.8392: No Free Passes for Cronies Act
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