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Aug. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Wishing this brave officer a speedy recovery. We have to do better by our nation's law enforcement officers -- it's far too easy for violent people to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019
Letter to Revan McQueen, CEO of Ackerman McQueen - Schneider Demands Answers from Ackerman McQueen on Allegations of NRA Wrongdoing
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Yet another loophole in the system making it too easy for those prohibited from buying guns to get their hands on them. Facebook must address this misuse of their platform & the Senate needs to pass universal background check legislation to prevent this kind of workaround."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019
Tweet - "It's far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. Congress must pass commonsense gun safety legislation -- like universal background checks -- immediately. We owe it to our brave law enforcement officers to prevent criminals from accessing these deadly weapons."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Chairman Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Urge McConnell to Meet on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Measures
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Universal background checks should be a no-brainer. Criminals are taking advantage of loopholes in the current system to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess. Closing these loopholes will save countless lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "4 more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend, including a 16-year-old boy. 43 others were injured, including an 8-year-old girl. Gun violence is devastating our communities on a weekly basis. What is Leader McConnell waiting for? The Senate must act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Each year 100,000 felons and other ineligible buyers are stopped from buying guns by background checks. But they can turn to gun shows and the internet to avoid our laws. Congress must close these loopholes once and for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
Collins, Leahy, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Illegal Straw Purchasing and Firearms Trafficking
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
García Statement on the Domestic Terrorist Attack in El Paso
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell should bring the Senate back into session to vote on important gun safety legislation that has already passed the House. There's no excuse for delay."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019
Quigley Statement on Shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and Chicago
Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 5, 2019
Casten Statement on Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 5, 2019
"Mitch McConnell Is the Greatest Threat to the Safety of America's Families," Says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday we learned of twenty dead and dozens injured in El Paso. Hate-filled, anti-immigrant manifesto. Texas open carry law. Military-grade weapons. Connect the dots and ask yourself when America will say enough."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2019
Tweet - "The tragedy in El Paso is heartbreaking & my prayers are with the victims, those injured & their loved ones. The gun violence epidemic plagues our nation each and every day. We must act now. Commonsense gun reforms will help save countless lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Straw purchasing and illicit trafficking often puts guns in the hands of people barred from possessing them, which is why @SenatorCollins, @SenatorLeahy, & I introduced a bill to crack down on these practices."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Durbin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Illegal Straw Purchasing And Firearms Trafficking
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Make Straw Purchases a Federal Crime
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "My heart breaks for the Gilroy community as they cope with the tragedy of another mass shooting here in the United States. Our nation is being devastated by the plague of gun violence. The Senate must act to break this cycle of grief, outrage, and ultimately - silence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 25, 2019
Rush and Duckworth Re-Introduce Bill to Take on Firearm Violence Epidemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "In Chicago, more than 1,400 people have been killed or injured by gunfire so far this year. We can, and must, support research on gun violence. And Congress should fund this life saving work. We can't let the gun lobby stop us. #FundGVPResearch #WeNeedToKnow #ResearchSavesLives"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "It's on all of us, especially lawmakers, to speak out & take action on reducing gun violence. Talked with ATF Director nominee @FOPChuck today about enforcing existing gun regulations and addressing the gun violence epidemic head-on."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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Title
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Aug. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Wishing this brave officer a speedy recovery. We have to do better by our nation's law enforcement officers -- it's far too easy for violent people to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019
Letter to Revan McQueen, CEO of Ackerman McQueen - Schneider Demands Answers from Ackerman McQueen on Allegations of NRA Wrongdoing
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Yet another loophole in the system making it too easy for those prohibited from buying guns to get their hands on them. Facebook must address this misuse of their platform & the Senate needs to pass universal background check legislation to prevent this kind of workaround."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019
Tweet - "It's far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. Congress must pass commonsense gun safety legislation -- like universal background checks -- immediately. We owe it to our brave law enforcement officers to prevent criminals from accessing these deadly weapons."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Chairman Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Urge McConnell to Meet on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Measures
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Universal background checks should be a no-brainer. Criminals are taking advantage of loopholes in the current system to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess. Closing these loopholes will save countless lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "4 more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend, including a 16-year-old boy. 43 others were injured, including an 8-year-old girl. Gun violence is devastating our communities on a weekly basis. What is Leader McConnell waiting for? The Senate must act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Each year 100,000 felons and other ineligible buyers are stopped from buying guns by background checks. But they can turn to gun shows and the internet to avoid our laws. Congress must close these loopholes once and for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
Collins, Leahy, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Illegal Straw Purchasing and Firearms Trafficking
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
García Statement on the Domestic Terrorist Attack in El Paso
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell should bring the Senate back into session to vote on important gun safety legislation that has already passed the House. There's no excuse for delay."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019
Quigley Statement on Shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and Chicago
Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 5, 2019
Casten Statement on Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 5, 2019
"Mitch McConnell Is the Greatest Threat to the Safety of America's Families," Says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday we learned of twenty dead and dozens injured in El Paso. Hate-filled, anti-immigrant manifesto. Texas open carry law. Military-grade weapons. Connect the dots and ask yourself when America will say enough."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2019
Tweet - "The tragedy in El Paso is heartbreaking & my prayers are with the victims, those injured & their loved ones. The gun violence epidemic plagues our nation each and every day. We must act now. Commonsense gun reforms will help save countless lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Straw purchasing and illicit trafficking often puts guns in the hands of people barred from possessing them, which is why @SenatorCollins, @SenatorLeahy, & I introduced a bill to crack down on these practices."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Durbin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Illegal Straw Purchasing And Firearms Trafficking
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Make Straw Purchases a Federal Crime
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "My heart breaks for the Gilroy community as they cope with the tragedy of another mass shooting here in the United States. Our nation is being devastated by the plague of gun violence. The Senate must act to break this cycle of grief, outrage, and ultimately - silence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 25, 2019
Rush and Duckworth Re-Introduce Bill to Take on Firearm Violence Epidemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "In Chicago, more than 1,400 people have been killed or injured by gunfire so far this year. We can, and must, support research on gun violence. And Congress should fund this life saving work. We can't let the gun lobby stop us. #FundGVPResearch #WeNeedToKnow #ResearchSavesLives"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "It's on all of us, especially lawmakers, to speak out & take action on reducing gun violence. Talked with ATF Director nominee @FOPChuck today about enforcing existing gun regulations and addressing the gun violence epidemic head-on."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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