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Politician
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019
Reps. Gabbard, McBath, and Hayes School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote, Gains Support from Several National Organizations
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I'll be joining dozens of my @SenateDems colleagues on the Senate floor tonight to discuss the impact of gun violence and the many actions the Senate could take to address this crisis. You can follow along here."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019
Tweet - "9 people were killed in Chicago this weekend, victims of the gun violence epidemic plaguing our nation. The House did its job & passed commonsense gun safety reform over 200 days ago. GOP Senators are failing the American people by not holding a vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2019
Tweet - "It has now been 200 days since the House did its job and passed enhanced background checks - something the majority of Americans support. The Senate must follow suit. Leader McConnell, call a vote on this bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019
Duckworth & Durbin Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act After House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Limit High-Capacity Magazines
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 12, 2019
Torres, Engel, Schneider reintroduce bill to update reporting requirements for semi-automatic rifles
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Passes Three Key Gun Reform Bills
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Tweet - "High-capacity ammunition magazines aren't necessary for hunting or self-defense, and are all too often used to commit mass murder. Enough is enough. It's time for Senate Republicans to hold a vote and pass the #KeepAmericaSafe Act to place reasonable limits on magazine capacity."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019
Harris, Senate Dems Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act after House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Ban High-Capacity Magazines
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Enough is Enough
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 10, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The gun violence epidemic is a crisis that affects every community. We need a United States Senate that steps up to this challenge and passes meaningful legislation to save lives, like the House has already done. We can't afford to wait."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly support expanded background checks for gun sales, and the House has already passed a bipartisan bill to do just that. If Leader McConnell and GOP Senators would let the Senate vote on this bill, we could pass it today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Six more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend. The Senate is back in session today & could pass gun safety reforms immediately - if Mitch McConnell will ever allow a vote. The House has already done its job. Now it's our turn."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Gun violence took 7 lives and injured 34 more in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Senator McConnell must not hold up the House-passed, commonsense gun safety legislation any longer. This has to be our top priority in the Senate this fall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019
Tweet - "The shooting in Odessa, Texas yesterday is a tragedy that is far too familiar in American life these days. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. We must come together as a nation to stop this senseless violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Another tragic mass shooting, and my heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. We must take meaningful action to implement common sense gun safety measures at the federal level. That has to be our main priority in the Senate this fall."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Gun violence in Chicago this past weekend took another 6 lives and injured 23 more people. What will it take for Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to act on commonsense gun safety legislation that has already passed the House?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019
Tweet - "The Sinai Urban Health Institute spearheads the Gun Violence Research Collaborative--a leading evidence-based research effort into gun violence--which includes several hospitals that are a part of the HEAL Initiative. Learn more about HEAL here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019
Reps. Gabbard, McBath, and Hayes School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote, Gains Support from Several National Organizations
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I'll be joining dozens of my @SenateDems colleagues on the Senate floor tonight to discuss the impact of gun violence and the many actions the Senate could take to address this crisis. You can follow along here."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019
Tweet - "9 people were killed in Chicago this weekend, victims of the gun violence epidemic plaguing our nation. The House did its job & passed commonsense gun safety reform over 200 days ago. GOP Senators are failing the American people by not holding a vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2019
Tweet - "It has now been 200 days since the House did its job and passed enhanced background checks - something the majority of Americans support. The Senate must follow suit. Leader McConnell, call a vote on this bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019
Duckworth & Durbin Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act After House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Limit High-Capacity Magazines
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 12, 2019
Torres, Engel, Schneider reintroduce bill to update reporting requirements for semi-automatic rifles
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Passes Three Key Gun Reform Bills
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Tweet - "High-capacity ammunition magazines aren't necessary for hunting or self-defense, and are all too often used to commit mass murder. Enough is enough. It's time for Senate Republicans to hold a vote and pass the #KeepAmericaSafe Act to place reasonable limits on magazine capacity."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019
Harris, Senate Dems Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act after House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Ban High-Capacity Magazines
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Enough is Enough
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 10, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The gun violence epidemic is a crisis that affects every community. We need a United States Senate that steps up to this challenge and passes meaningful legislation to save lives, like the House has already done. We can't afford to wait."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly support expanded background checks for gun sales, and the House has already passed a bipartisan bill to do just that. If Leader McConnell and GOP Senators would let the Senate vote on this bill, we could pass it today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Six more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend. The Senate is back in session today & could pass gun safety reforms immediately - if Mitch McConnell will ever allow a vote. The House has already done its job. Now it's our turn."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Gun violence took 7 lives and injured 34 more in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Senator McConnell must not hold up the House-passed, commonsense gun safety legislation any longer. This has to be our top priority in the Senate this fall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019
Tweet - "The shooting in Odessa, Texas yesterday is a tragedy that is far too familiar in American life these days. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. We must come together as a nation to stop this senseless violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Another tragic mass shooting, and my heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. We must take meaningful action to implement common sense gun safety measures at the federal level. That has to be our main priority in the Senate this fall."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Gun violence in Chicago this past weekend took another 6 lives and injured 23 more people. What will it take for Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to act on commonsense gun safety legislation that has already passed the House?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019
Tweet - "The Sinai Urban Health Institute spearheads the Gun Violence Research Collaborative--a leading evidence-based research effort into gun violence--which includes several hospitals that are a part of the HEAL Initiative. Learn more about HEAL here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
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