Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

8

Years in Office

104

Bills Sponsored

2158

Bills Co-Sponsored

2

Committees

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Crime and Law Enforcement19%
Congress19%
Government Operations and Politics16%
Education11%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Mary Gay Scanlon has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HRES 1047
Recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HJRES 121
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4769
Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 4724
Corporate Crime Database Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4261
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 160
Recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 1269
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 535
Inaugural Fund Integrity Act

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 10540
Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 10149
Disability Voting Rights Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 10032
Dropbox Access Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HRES 1516
Commending Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America, the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, on its 120th anniversary and the role it has played in empowering millions of young people on a path to graduate with a plan for their future through mentorship that will last a lifetime.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HRES 1491
Expressing support for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 9408
Pedestrian Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 1390
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8555
Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 8328
Alternatives to Guardianship Education Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 7389
Accessible Voting Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HRES 983
Recognizing January 2024 as "National Mentoring Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 6713
Corporate Crime Database Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6312
Inaugural Fund Integrity Act

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 689
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 5449
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 5047
Justice for Juveniles Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3443
Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

In Committee
HRES 275
Supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as "National Sikh Day".

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E302)

Active
HRES 59
Recognizing January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HRES 1510
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
Amendment 326
House Amendment 326

On agreeing to the Scanlon amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 9362
Corporate Crime Database Act of 2022

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8678)

Active
HR 9361
Hide No Harm Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 1464
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4524) to limit the judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relating to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 9161
Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 1306
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HRES 1232
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8294) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8373) to protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 7898
Federal Firefighters Workforce Support Act

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HRES 1119
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6531) to provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7309) to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2938) to designate the United States Courthouse and Federal Building located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the "Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building", and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 1007
Supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as "National Sikh Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 6997
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 884
Recognizing January 2022 as "National Mentoring Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HRES 838
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5314) to protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1605) to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 795
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 789) censuring Representative Paul Gosar.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 759
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 5288
Teaching Engaged Citizenship Act of 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4545)

Active
HRES 504
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 4159
Courtroom Dogs Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee
HR 3950
Veterans Medical Legal Partnerships Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 479
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 475) to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 3849
ACCESS Act of 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Active
HRES 403
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 2941
Accessible Voting Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 2747
Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HRES 321
Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 2453
Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Active
HRES 147
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 1023
Justice for Student Borrowers Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 961
Justice for Juveniles Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 775
Disability Voting Rights Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 776
Dropbox Access Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 777
Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 422
Inaugural Fund Integrity Act

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 38
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 21) calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 33
Recognizing January 2021 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 8964
Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8881
Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HR 8818
Ending Bankruptcy Discrimination Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8754
Dropbox Access Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 8681
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 1164
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 1107
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 8133
Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8056
Remote Worker Relief Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7755
Accessible Voting Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 7655
COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Act (CSLRA) of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 1009
Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 999
Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 877
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1140) to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 5970
Language Equity in Social Security Act of 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

In Committee
HRES 848
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HRES 844
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2546) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 79) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 5583
Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HRES 779
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 5443
Isaiah Baker and Margie Harris-Austin Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5403
Courthouse Dogs Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee
HR 5053
Justice for Juveniles Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4846
Fair Opportunities for Seniors Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 4627
Student Borrower Advocate Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 4628
Better Tools to Lower Costs Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 617
Congratulating the Project Management Institute on the 50th anniversary of its founding.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
Amendment 623
House Amendment 623

On agreeing to the Scanlon amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HRES 577
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2203) to increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide independent oversight of border security activities, improve training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3525) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish uniform processes for medical screening of individuals interdicted between ports of entry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 576) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, 2019, made to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 3764
Justice for Student Borrowers Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

In Committee
Amendment 388
House Amendment 388

On agreeing to the Scanlon amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 229
House Amendment 229

On agreeing to the Scanlon amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HRES 377
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 312) to reaffirm the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 987) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
Amendment 118
House Amendment 118

On agreeing to the Scanlon amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 394 - 36 (Roll no. 148).

Agreed to (394-36)
HRES 281
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1585) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
Amendment 60
House Amendment 60

On agreeing to the Scanlon amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 59
House Amendment 59

On agreeing to the Scanlon amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 1573
Disability Voting Rights Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee

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