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Jan. 26, 2023 Schumer, Durbin, Blumenthal, Murphy, Markey, Duckworth, Padilla Slam WEE1 Tactical For Marketing Assault-Style "JR-15' Weapon To Kids; Senators Urge Federal Investigation Into Company Utilizing Children to Advertise Scaled-Down Version Of AR-15 Senators Call On FTC To Investigate WEE1 Tactical For Gaming The System, Marketing "JR-15' Towards "Smaller Enthusiasts" Company Touts That "JR-15 is 20% Smaller" Than An AR-15 & 2.5lbs "Lighter", And Features A Little Girl Aiming To Fire In Advert Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 22, 2023 CNN "State of the Union" - TRANSCRIPT California Mass Shooting; Interview With Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX); Interview With Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL); Interview With Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV); Interview With Fmr. Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY). Aired 9-10a ET Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2023 Tweet - "At a time when families should have been forging memories with loved ones, they were instead mourning their loss. It's time for this nation to reckon with the toll that gun violence has on communities. My prayers are with the victims & their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2022 Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Heartbroken to hear of a devastating school shooting in St. Louis. I am praying for the victims and their families. Horrific gun violence is a scourge on our communities and we must not waver in our determination to reduce it. Our kids deserve that from us." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Chicago has lost far too many young people to gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. We must do more to protect our youth from the senseless shootings that plague our communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 18, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Urging DOJ & ATF To Clarify & Enforce Ghost Guns Rule Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, and Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of U.S. Senate - Titus Calls for a Ban on Bump Stocks Once and For All Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 28, 2022 Tweet - "The attack in Highland Park was the 309th mass shooting this year. Now, according to @GunDeaths , we are at 506. We must do more to prevent these senseless acts of violence, including closing loopholes in our gun laws & holding gun manufacturers accountable for unlawful marketing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022 Schneider, Davis, Pascrell, Blumenauer, Suozzi, Moore, and Evans Lead Bill to Create Guaranteed Annual Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Two more lives were lost to indiscriminate gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a step in the right direction, but we must do more. The time is now to prevent gun violence and heal our communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 12, 2022 Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Calls for FTC Investigation of Firearms Industry's Unfair & Deceptive Advertising Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic that extends far beyond Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can work together to save lives. Now let's do more to prevent these tragedies, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow weapons to end up in dangerous hands." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2022 Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn that 5-year old Devin passed away last night. His family described him as a "bright, fun young man" who loved to play basketball and video games with his uncles. I send my deepest condolences to Devin's family, and to all who knew and loved him." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2022 Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 31, 2022 Tweet - "Right now, kids should be thinking about the excitement of going back to school. But Devin only attended three days of kindergarten before he was shot in the head Sunday. My prayers are with Devin, his father, and their loved ones. We must do more to end senseless gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to those impacted by another weekend of deadly gun violence in Chicago, but prayers cannot replace action. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can come together, Democrats and Republicans, to help reduce gun violence. But we need to do more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022 Letter to Dusty Wunderlich, CEO of Credova Financial - Rep. Larson Joins Colleagues in Opposition to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Financing for Gun Purchases Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Whether they're going to school, work, or Six Flags, Americans should not have to fear for their lives because of gun violence. I'm grateful for the quick action by first responders in Gurnee last night, but we have more work to do to address the gun violence epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022 Rep. Casten Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban to Prevent Gun Violence for Safer Communities Rep. Sean Casten
July 29, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Assault Weapons Ban Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 29, 2022 Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons Rep. Bill Foster
July 29, 2022 Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act Rep. Robin Kelly
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Jan. 26, 2023 Schumer, Durbin, Blumenthal, Murphy, Markey, Duckworth, Padilla Slam WEE1 Tactical For Marketing Assault-Style "JR-15' Weapon To Kids; Senators Urge Federal Investigation Into Company Utilizing Children to Advertise Scaled-Down Version Of AR-15 Senators Call On FTC To Investigate WEE1 Tactical For Gaming The System, Marketing "JR-15' Towards "Smaller Enthusiasts" Company Touts That "JR-15 is 20% Smaller" Than An AR-15 & 2.5lbs "Lighter", And Features A Little Girl Aiming To Fire In Advert Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 22, 2023 CNN "State of the Union" - TRANSCRIPT California Mass Shooting; Interview With Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX); Interview With Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL); Interview With Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV); Interview With Fmr. Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY). Aired 9-10a ET Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2023 Tweet - "At a time when families should have been forging memories with loved ones, they were instead mourning their loss. It's time for this nation to reckon with the toll that gun violence has on communities. My prayers are with the victims & their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2022 Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Heartbroken to hear of a devastating school shooting in St. Louis. I am praying for the victims and their families. Horrific gun violence is a scourge on our communities and we must not waver in our determination to reduce it. Our kids deserve that from us." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Chicago has lost far too many young people to gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. We must do more to protect our youth from the senseless shootings that plague our communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 18, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Urging DOJ & ATF To Clarify & Enforce Ghost Guns Rule Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, and Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of U.S. Senate - Titus Calls for a Ban on Bump Stocks Once and For All Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 28, 2022 Tweet - "The attack in Highland Park was the 309th mass shooting this year. Now, according to @GunDeaths , we are at 506. We must do more to prevent these senseless acts of violence, including closing loopholes in our gun laws & holding gun manufacturers accountable for unlawful marketing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022 Schneider, Davis, Pascrell, Blumenauer, Suozzi, Moore, and Evans Lead Bill to Create Guaranteed Annual Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Two more lives were lost to indiscriminate gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a step in the right direction, but we must do more. The time is now to prevent gun violence and heal our communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 12, 2022 Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Calls for FTC Investigation of Firearms Industry's Unfair & Deceptive Advertising Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic that extends far beyond Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can work together to save lives. Now let's do more to prevent these tragedies, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow weapons to end up in dangerous hands." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2022 Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn that 5-year old Devin passed away last night. His family described him as a "bright, fun young man" who loved to play basketball and video games with his uncles. I send my deepest condolences to Devin's family, and to all who knew and loved him." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2022 Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 31, 2022 Tweet - "Right now, kids should be thinking about the excitement of going back to school. But Devin only attended three days of kindergarten before he was shot in the head Sunday. My prayers are with Devin, his father, and their loved ones. We must do more to end senseless gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to those impacted by another weekend of deadly gun violence in Chicago, but prayers cannot replace action. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can come together, Democrats and Republicans, to help reduce gun violence. But we need to do more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022 Letter to Dusty Wunderlich, CEO of Credova Financial - Rep. Larson Joins Colleagues in Opposition to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Financing for Gun Purchases Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Whether they're going to school, work, or Six Flags, Americans should not have to fear for their lives because of gun violence. I'm grateful for the quick action by first responders in Gurnee last night, but we have more work to do to address the gun violence epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022 Rep. Casten Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban to Prevent Gun Violence for Safer Communities Rep.Sean Casten
July 29, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Assault Weapons Ban Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 29, 2022 Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons Rep.Bill Foster
July 29, 2022 Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act Rep.Robin Kelly
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