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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 Torres, Engel, Schneider reintroduce bill to update reporting requirements for semi-automatic rifles Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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. 11, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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 House Judiciary Committee Passes Three Key Gun Reform Bills Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019 Enough is Enough Rep. Brad Schneider
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 - "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. 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. 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
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 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. 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. 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 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. 6, 2019 García Statement on the Domestic Terrorist Attack in El Paso Rep. Chuy Garcia
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. 5, 2019 Quigley Statement on Shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and Chicago Rep. Mike Quigley
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 Durbin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Illegal Straw Purchasing And Firearms Trafficking 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
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
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "Childhood trauma is intimately linked with gun violence. I helped launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative to work with our world class hospitals to invest in & uplift communities affected by violence and address the root factors that cause it." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Letter to Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive and Executive Vice President at the National Rifle Association of America - Schneider Requests Documents from Nra on Allegations of Wrongdoing Rep. Brad Schneider
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "11,400 people are estimated to have been killed by gun violence in the time since the House passed universal background checks. Sen. McConnell: bring this bill to the floor for a vote. Every day that the Senate does nothing, more and more preventable shoootings happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2019 Stopping Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
June 19, 2019 Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package Rep. Sean Casten
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "97 percent of Americans support universal background checks for gun sales. The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan universal background check bill that would close the gun show and internet loopholes and require a FBI background check for all firearm transfers." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Four years have passed since the devastating shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, and my heart still breaks for the innocent victims and their families. We must pass commonsense gun safety legislation and we must stand up to racism and hatred in all forms." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 13, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Study Connection Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings Rep. Mike Quigley
June 13, 2019 Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Three years have passed since the #Pulse Nightclub shooting. Unfortunately, little has changed in our nation's gun laws since this devastating attack on the LGBTQ community." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to #WearOrange today in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. We must take action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Enough is Enough: Act Now to Stop Gun Violence Rep. Brad Schneider
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence claimed 8 lives & wounded more than 40 in Chicago this past weekend alone. Thankful for the efforts of first responders & praying for the families impacted by more senseless gun violence. It's past time for the Senate to vote on gun reform." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "Heartbroken for the families & friends of the victims & wounded from this senseless shooting in VA Beach. An American community grieves yet again & the Senate remains silent on solutions to help prevent these tragedies. This is an epidemic & the Senate has a responsibility to act" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "In honor of Hadiya Pendleton -- who would've turned 22 this June -- and the tens of thousands of people who are killed by gunfire each year, I will be proud to #WearOrange on National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend, which will take place June 7-9." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Yet another devastating school shooting, this one at UNC Charlotte. My heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. Gun violence in America is an epidemic and it affects our communities every single day. Congress must summon the courage to pass meaningful reforms." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "The massacre at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, was spawned by white supremacy and hatred of Muslims and immigrants. My heart goes out to the victims of this devastating attack, their families, and the communities affected." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2019 Quigley Introduces NICS Denial Notification Act Rep. Mike Quigley
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Congressional Letter on U.S. Firearms Sales to Mexico Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Graham to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Convicted felons are prohibited from buying guns, but there are gaps in the records that must be closed. I'm asking the FBI to conduct a review to ensure records of felony & domestic violence misdemeanor convictions are being appropriately shared across FBI databases." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019 Senate Passes & House Introduces Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Underwood, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Victims & Injured Police Officers of Aurora Shooting Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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 Torres, Engel, Schneider reintroduce bill to update reporting requirements for semi-automatic rifles Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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. 11, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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 House Judiciary Committee Passes Three Key Gun Reform Bills Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019 Enough is Enough Rep.Brad Schneider
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 - "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. 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. 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
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 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. 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. 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 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. 6, 2019 García Statement on the Domestic Terrorist Attack in El Paso Rep.Chuy Garcia
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. 5, 2019 Quigley Statement on Shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and Chicago Rep.Mike Quigley
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 Durbin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Illegal Straw Purchasing And Firearms Trafficking 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
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
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "Childhood trauma is intimately linked with gun violence. I helped launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative to work with our world class hospitals to invest in & uplift communities affected by violence and address the root factors that cause it." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Letter to Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive and Executive Vice President at the National Rifle Association of America - Schneider Requests Documents from Nra on Allegations of Wrongdoing Rep.Brad Schneider
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "11,400 people are estimated to have been killed by gun violence in the time since the House passed universal background checks. Sen. McConnell: bring this bill to the floor for a vote. Every day that the Senate does nothing, more and more preventable shoootings happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2019 Stopping Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
June 19, 2019 Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package Rep.Sean Casten
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "97 percent of Americans support universal background checks for gun sales. The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan universal background check bill that would close the gun show and internet loopholes and require a FBI background check for all firearm transfers." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Four years have passed since the devastating shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, and my heart still breaks for the innocent victims and their families. We must pass commonsense gun safety legislation and we must stand up to racism and hatred in all forms." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 13, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Study Connection Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings Rep.Mike Quigley
June 13, 2019 Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Three years have passed since the #Pulse Nightclub shooting. Unfortunately, little has changed in our nation's gun laws since this devastating attack on the LGBTQ community." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to #WearOrange today in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. We must take action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Enough is Enough: Act Now to Stop Gun Violence Rep.Brad Schneider
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence claimed 8 lives & wounded more than 40 in Chicago this past weekend alone. Thankful for the efforts of first responders & praying for the families impacted by more senseless gun violence. It's past time for the Senate to vote on gun reform." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "Heartbroken for the families & friends of the victims & wounded from this senseless shooting in VA Beach. An American community grieves yet again & the Senate remains silent on solutions to help prevent these tragedies. This is an epidemic & the Senate has a responsibility to act" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "In honor of Hadiya Pendleton -- who would've turned 22 this June -- and the tens of thousands of people who are killed by gunfire each year, I will be proud to #WearOrange on National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend, which will take place June 7-9." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Yet another devastating school shooting, this one at UNC Charlotte. My heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. Gun violence in America is an epidemic and it affects our communities every single day. Congress must summon the courage to pass meaningful reforms." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "The massacre at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, was spawned by white supremacy and hatred of Muslims and immigrants. My heart goes out to the victims of this devastating attack, their families, and the communities affected." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2019 Quigley Introduces NICS Denial Notification Act Rep.Mike Quigley
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Congressional Letter on U.S. Firearms Sales to Mexico Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Graham to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Convicted felons are prohibited from buying guns, but there are gaps in the records that must be closed. I'm asking the FBI to conduct a review to ensure records of felony & domestic violence misdemeanor convictions are being appropriately shared across FBI databases." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019 Senate Passes & House Introduces Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Underwood, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Victims & Injured Police Officers of Aurora Shooting Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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