Issue Position: Fighting for Commonsense Gun Reforms, Tackling the Root Causes of Gun Violence

Issue Position

Dick Durbin has fought for commonsense gun reform measures, including requiring background checks for gun sales, banning assault weapons, and expanding access to health care and economic opportunities in areas hardest hit by gun violence.

Last year, Durbin led the charge to pass new federal legislation to address childhood trauma. He is now working on bipartisan legislation to support children who witness violence and experience other trauma by increasing federal funding for supportive programs and building a trained workforce.

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