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Mary Gay Scanlon

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Mary Gay Scanlon is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights during her time in office. Scanlon has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing gun violence and promoting environmental sustainability.

Apr 16, 2023

If this Committee wants to do something about violence in this country, about the horrific losses of life, do something.

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Apr 16, 2023

This isn't governance. It's not working for the American people. It's grandstanding. It's a stunt.

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Apr 16, 2023

Every day in Congress, we are seeing the right-wing extremists who control the House failing all of us.

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Mar 29, 2023

Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 1, and I urge my colleagues to vote against this dangerous and irresponsible bill. With extreme weather events becoming more and more frequent, and climate change impacting our…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-29
Mar 29, 2023

Madam Speaker, we are failing our youth, and they know it. I rise today to share the voices of our children, the voices of those who attend schools where, once again this week, young lives were lost to gun violence that Congress refuses to…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-29
Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Indiana for yielding the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I think we can all agree that public education plays a central role in our democracy…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to enter into the Record a letter from the American Library Association opposing H.R. 5, saying that the bill would create a catalyst for more book banning and censorship. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is…

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to the time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2023-03-23
Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take a minute--or not even a minute--to correct a couple statements that were made. First of all, I include in the Record an article from Jax Today titled: ``Duval Schools to keep 73 `diverse, inclusive' books out…

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