If this Committee wants to do something about violence in this country, about the horrific losses of life, do something.
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.
This isn't governance. It's not working for the American people. It's grandstanding. It's a stunt.
Every day in Congress, we are seeing the right-wing extremists who control the House failing all of us.
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…
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…
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…
Mr. Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from Connecticut.
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…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Mrs. Hayes), who is a teacher.
Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to the time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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…





