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July 29, 2022 Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons Rep. Bill Foster
July 25, 2022 Tweet - "The daily toll of gun violence in America is devastating. And it's not just in Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a good first step, but we must do more, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow guns--including assault weapons--to end up in dangerous hands." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2022 Tweet - "I'm on the Senate floor this morning to discuss yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting and the military-style assault weapon used to commit that atrocity and many others like it. " Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2022 Durbin Calls On Senate To Ban Military-Style Assault Weapons Following Highland Park Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2022 Brady PAC Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election Rep. Sean Casten
July 20, 2022 Tweet - "This is the 10th hearing the Senate Judiciary Committee has held this Congress on how to reduce gun violence in America. Today we'll discuss the threat our communities face when civilians as young as 18 have easy access to military-style assault weapons like AR-15s." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2022 Durbin Questions Witnesses at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Dangers of Civilian Access to Military-Style Assault Weapons Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2022 Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on The Urgent Need to Address the Gun Violence Epidemic -- June 8, 2022 Statement by Congressman Danny K. Davis Rep. Danny Davis
July 14, 2022 Rep. Casten Votes for Active Shooter Alert Act Rep. Sean Casten
July 12, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Senate Confirms Steve Dettelbach To Lead ATF Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Tweet - ""Engineered to the specs of freedom & independence." An AR-15 with high-capacity magazine--the same type of rifle the Highland Park shooter used to fire nearly 90 rounds into a crowd--is what some gun manufacturers want to sell you as the epitome of American freedom & independence." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "This is Cooper Roberts. He is 8 years old, loves playing baseball and soccer, and was one of the 46 people injured during the Highland Park shooting. His twin brother Luke and mom Keely were also injured. But Cooper was hurt the worst--and he may never walk again." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2022 Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 The Congresswoman and Mayor Call for Additional Action in Wake of 30 Shot in Highland Park Mass Shooting & 70 Shot in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend Rep. Robin Kelly
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 27, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 25, 2022 Tweet - "A 5 month old shot in the head and killed. 3 people shot at the WeatherTech warehouse. All within 12 hours of each other. While the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help make our nation safer, these shootings show we can't stop now. We must continue this bipartisan dialogue." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022 DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY PACKAGE TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE AND SAVE LIVES Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 13, 2022 DUCKWORTH STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN FRAMEWORK TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE, SAVE LIVES Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 12, 2022 Durbin Statement on New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework Sen. Dick Durbin
June 12, 2022 Durbin Statement On New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework Sen. Dick Durbin
June 12, 2022 Tweet - "We have been elected to the United States Senate to respond to American crises. Each of the elements in this bipartisan gun safety package has the potential to save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022 ON CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE, DUCKWORTH UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO PASSING COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence comes in many forms here in the U.S and it is going to take a lot of work to stop the violence. Enhanced background checks, limits on assault rifles, expanded trauma care, penalties for straw purchasing, the list goes on. You can count me in for all of it." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "Every one of the Buffalo victims left behind loved ones who are grieving their loss. Garnell, son of Ruth Whitfield, is one of them. There are no words that will fill the void in his heart--but his willingness to honor Ruth's memory with action is a lesson in courage and love." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022 Following Judiciary Hearing on Domestic Terrorism, Durbin Urges Senate to Act to Combat Hateful Ideology that has Inspired Mass Shootings Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "The safety of all Americans, including members of our judiciary and other public officials, is our highest priority. Violence, whether it springs from extremists on the right or left on the political spectrum, is never acceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022 Tweet - "The U.S. has had at least 246 mass shootings in the past 157 days. More than one a day. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on Republicans to help Dems do something to stop the bloodshed. We will not escape the judgement of history if we fail." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet Uvalde native @McConaughey in DC today to discuss the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary as well as the larger problem of gun violence in America. We, like so many others, agree that gun safety reform is needed--I'll keep working to make that happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution for Gun Violence Awareness Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution For Gun Violence Awareness Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022 Tweet - "Today I was joined by @ToniPreckwinkle and officials from Cook County Health to discuss the devastating impacts that gun violence has on victims and on communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022 Casten Launches New Digital Ad Highlight Gun Reform Efforts, Pro-Choice Record Rep. Sean Casten
June 2, 2022 Tweet - "President Biden is right: How much more carnage are we willing to accept? No one law can prevent every act of violence. But how can we look at Uvalde, Buffalo, and Tulsa and conclude that our hands are tied? We must act to address our nation's gun violence epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 27, 2022 Torres, Schneider Re-Introduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022 Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 27, 2022 Durbin Discusses Toll Of Gun Violence On Children With Chicago-Area Youth & Doctors Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022 Durbin Meets with Everytown, Discusses Common Sense Gun Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022 Tweet - "As we mourn those lost in the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, we face the reality that gun violence has now become the leading cause of death for American children & teens. Let that sink in. @JudiciaryDems will hold a hearing on June 15 focused on gun violence and kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022 Tweet - "Democrats have yet again issued a good faith invitation to Republicans to join us in a conversation about common sense gun safety reforms. I hope they will accept it. If Uvalde isn't the tipping point, then what is? It's time for us to finally do something to make America safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022 Jonathan Jackson, Candidate for Congress, 1st Congressional District Issues Statement on Ulvade, Texas, Mass Shooting and the 212 Massshootings in 2022 Rep. Jonathan Jackson
May 25, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday, 19 innocent children and 2 teachers were gunned down in an elementary school in Texas. I wish I could say something like this had never happened before. Or will never happen again. But I know better. And until the Republican Party decides to care, nothing will change." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2022 Durbin Statement On Shooting At Robb Elementary School In Uvalde, Texas Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 29, 2022 Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons Rep.Bill Foster
July 25, 2022 Tweet - "The daily toll of gun violence in America is devastating. And it's not just in Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a good first step, but we must do more, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow guns--including assault weapons--to end up in dangerous hands." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2022 Tweet - "I'm on the Senate floor this morning to discuss yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting and the military-style assault weapon used to commit that atrocity and many others like it. " Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2022 Durbin Calls On Senate To Ban Military-Style Assault Weapons Following Highland Park Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2022 Brady PAC Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election Rep.Sean Casten
July 20, 2022 Tweet - "This is the 10th hearing the Senate Judiciary Committee has held this Congress on how to reduce gun violence in America. Today we'll discuss the threat our communities face when civilians as young as 18 have easy access to military-style assault weapons like AR-15s." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2022 Durbin Questions Witnesses at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Dangers of Civilian Access to Military-Style Assault Weapons Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2022 Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on The Urgent Need to Address the Gun Violence Epidemic -- June 8, 2022 Statement by Congressman Danny K. Davis Rep.Danny Davis
July 14, 2022 Rep. Casten Votes for Active Shooter Alert Act Rep.Sean Casten
July 12, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Senate Confirms Steve Dettelbach To Lead ATF Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Tweet - ""Engineered to the specs of freedom & independence." An AR-15 with high-capacity magazine--the same type of rifle the Highland Park shooter used to fire nearly 90 rounds into a crowd--is what some gun manufacturers want to sell you as the epitome of American freedom & independence." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "This is Cooper Roberts. He is 8 years old, loves playing baseball and soccer, and was one of the 46 people injured during the Highland Park shooting. His twin brother Luke and mom Keely were also injured. But Cooper was hurt the worst--and he may never walk again." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2022 Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 The Congresswoman and Mayor Call for Additional Action in Wake of 30 Shot in Highland Park Mass Shooting & 70 Shot in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend Rep.Robin Kelly
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 27, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 25, 2022 Tweet - "A 5 month old shot in the head and killed. 3 people shot at the WeatherTech warehouse. All within 12 hours of each other. While the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help make our nation safer, these shootings show we can't stop now. We must continue this bipartisan dialogue." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022 DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY PACKAGE TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE AND SAVE LIVES Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 13, 2022 DUCKWORTH STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN FRAMEWORK TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE, SAVE LIVES Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 12, 2022 Durbin Statement on New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2022 Durbin Statement On New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2022 Tweet - "We have been elected to the United States Senate to respond to American crises. Each of the elements in this bipartisan gun safety package has the potential to save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022 ON CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE, DUCKWORTH UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO PASSING COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence comes in many forms here in the U.S and it is going to take a lot of work to stop the violence. Enhanced background checks, limits on assault rifles, expanded trauma care, penalties for straw purchasing, the list goes on. You can count me in for all of it." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "Every one of the Buffalo victims left behind loved ones who are grieving their loss. Garnell, son of Ruth Whitfield, is one of them. There are no words that will fill the void in his heart--but his willingness to honor Ruth's memory with action is a lesson in courage and love." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022 Following Judiciary Hearing on Domestic Terrorism, Durbin Urges Senate to Act to Combat Hateful Ideology that has Inspired Mass Shootings Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022 Tweet - "The safety of all Americans, including members of our judiciary and other public officials, is our highest priority. Violence, whether it springs from extremists on the right or left on the political spectrum, is never acceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022 Tweet - "The U.S. has had at least 246 mass shootings in the past 157 days. More than one a day. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on Republicans to help Dems do something to stop the bloodshed. We will not escape the judgement of history if we fail." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet Uvalde native @McConaughey in DC today to discuss the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary as well as the larger problem of gun violence in America. We, like so many others, agree that gun safety reform is needed--I'll keep working to make that happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution for Gun Violence Awareness Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution For Gun Violence Awareness Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022 Tweet - "Today I was joined by @ToniPreckwinkle and officials from Cook County Health to discuss the devastating impacts that gun violence has on victims and on communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022 Casten Launches New Digital Ad Highlight Gun Reform Efforts, Pro-Choice Record Rep.Sean Casten
June 2, 2022 Tweet - "President Biden is right: How much more carnage are we willing to accept? No one law can prevent every act of violence. But how can we look at Uvalde, Buffalo, and Tulsa and conclude that our hands are tied? We must act to address our nation's gun violence epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 27, 2022 Torres, Schneider Re-Introduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022 Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 27, 2022 Durbin Discusses Toll Of Gun Violence On Children With Chicago-Area Youth & Doctors Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022 Durbin Meets with Everytown, Discusses Common Sense Gun Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022 Tweet - "As we mourn those lost in the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, we face the reality that gun violence has now become the leading cause of death for American children & teens. Let that sink in. @JudiciaryDems will hold a hearing on June 15 focused on gun violence and kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022 Tweet - "Democrats have yet again issued a good faith invitation to Republicans to join us in a conversation about common sense gun safety reforms. I hope they will accept it. If Uvalde isn't the tipping point, then what is? It's time for us to finally do something to make America safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022 Jonathan Jackson, Candidate for Congress, 1st Congressional District Issues Statement on Ulvade, Texas, Mass Shooting and the 212 Massshootings in 2022 Rep.Jonathan Jackson
May 25, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday, 19 innocent children and 2 teachers were gunned down in an elementary school in Texas. I wish I could say something like this had never happened before. Or will never happen again. But I know better. And until the Republican Party decides to care, nothing will change." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2022 Durbin Statement On Shooting At Robb Elementary School In Uvalde, Texas Sen.Dick Durbin
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