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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.

Jan 17, 2019

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members be given 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania? There was no objection.

Congressional Record · 2019-01-17
Jan 17, 2019

Madam Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Arizona (Mrs. Lesko), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-17
Jan 17, 2019

Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 52 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 52 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-17
Jan 17, 2019

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I understand the frustration of the gentlewoman from Arizona with the lack of progress in ending this shutdown, but I would suggest that her frustration is…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-17
Jan 17, 2019

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I don't know when this shutdown will end, but I know that Democrats and all the Republicans who are serious about getting Federal employees back to work will vote in…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-17
Jan 17, 2019

Madam Speaker, I am surprised to hear my colleague talk about political theater. We have a reality-show President in the White House who is ignoring the real lives impacted by the shutdown, all to try to make another made-for-TV moment to…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-17
Jan 15, 2019

Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Joe Shuker, a Federal worker in my district. I met with Joe on Friday after he reached out, looking for help for his colleagues, TSA agents who have been working for 3 weeks without pay. Their jobs…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-15
Jan 9, 2019

Mr. Speaker, it is time for this administration to choose people over politics. As we are talking about the shutdown, the stories of real people are getting lost in the mess created by this administration. I want to share the serious…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-09
Jan 9, 2019

Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the rules package before us. This package includes, among other things, a critical provision defending the affordable healthcare of Americans. I came to Congress with a resounding message…

Congressional Record · 2019-01-09
Dec 11, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Speaker-designate Pelosi, Whip Hoyer, and Representative Sarbanes for honoring the will of the American people and pledging to make democracy reform a top priority for the 116th Congress. One of the…

Congressional Record · 2018-12-11
Nov 13, 2018

Mr. Speaker, Members of the 115th Congress, I am honored to have this opportunity to serve our country. Mr. Speaker, I chose tonight to be sworn in on our Constitution, a document that begins with our uniquely American creed, ``We the…

Congressional Record · 2018-11-13

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