Jun 16, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
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.
Congressional Record · 2021-06-16
Jun 16, 2021
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 479 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 479 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…
Jun 16, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I now recognize my distinguished colleague, the chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security in the House Committee on the Judiciary. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee is a tremendous advocate and…
Jun 16, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I want to echo the remarks of my distinguished colleague, Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, in mentioning Pennsylvania's history in this moment. I want to highlight Philadelphia's role…
Jun 16, 2021
Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Reschenthaler), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all…
Jun 16, 2021
Mr. Speaker, today, the Committee on Rules met and reported a rule, House Resolution 479, providing for consideration of S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, under a closed rule. The rule provides 1 hour of debate equally…
Jun 16, 2021
I believe Representative Deutch on our Committee has a bill, the EQUAL Defense Act, that was also sponsored by our current Vice President last term.
Jun 16, 2021
This so-called 'trial penalty' punishes individuals for exercising their constitutional right.
Jun 16, 2021
It is that trial penalty, the mandatory minimums, and the discretion in sentencing taken away from judges and given to prosecutors that really informs our outcomes.
Jun 16, 2021
The right to trial is established in our Constitution. However, we know that over the past few decades plea bargains have largely replaced trials in our justice system.
Jun 15, 2021
Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Pennsylvania's Fifth District class of 2021 and wish them well in their next adventures. As we watched the world change before our eyes over the past year- and-a-half, we also saw the strength and…
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