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July 14, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1920 Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021 Tweet - "The 11 lives lost in Chicago last weekend join the more than 23,000 American lives lost to gun violence this year alone. As Chair of the Judiciary Committee, I support the Administration's comprehensive strategy to combat violent crime and gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2021 Tweet - "Too many kids in Chicago carry the burden of trauma without a helping hand. That's why I've made it a priority to increase funding and improve access to services for children and families who experience trauma. This is how we can start to break the cycle of violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021 Rep. Deutch Leads Reintroduction of Ban on 3D Printed Guns with Senators Markey and Menendez Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 29, 2021 Gun Violence Ruins Lives Rep. Robin Kelly
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of lives lost to gun violence in the Chicago area. My prayers are with the victims of the South Shore, Marquette Park, & St. Charles shootings & all those impacted by the daily toll of gun violence in our communities. Congress must take steps to end this epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration's Gun Crime Prevention Strategy Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for its efforts to address the flow of illegal guns into Chicago. These guns come from out of state and wreak havoc on our streets. I stand ready to help the DOJ and the City of Chicago in any way that I can." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "There have been too many funerals, too many communities devastated by gun violence. I commend the administration for their gun violence prevention strategy, which implements preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Duckworth Joins Blumenthal and Wyden in Introducing Expanded Legislation to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors from Firearm Violence Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for the victims of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. Far too many American lives are lost or forever altered by gunfire--it's time for Congress to take common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "When a child experiences trauma--like witnessing a shooting--it harms the brain & can cause a ripple effect that impacts health, education & wellbeing. To help children heal emotional scars & break the cycle of violence, we must invest in trauma-informed, community-based efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2021 Rep. Kelly Advocates for Increased Gun Violence Prevention Funding at Appropriations Hearing Rep. Robin Kelly
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "Too many families have mourned a child lost to an accidental shooting at home. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act to help ensure guns will be safely stored & out of the hands of children." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Something needs to change--and it starts in Congress. Gun safety legislation must be a top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "This is beyond heartbreaking. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young people. If we don't act soon to address this crisis head-on, this cycle of death and violence is only going to continue." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Durbin Questions CDC Director On Community Violence Prevention, COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Sen. Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "My thoughts are with all of those who were affected by the horrific level of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. We can save lives and prevent shootings if we reform our nation's gun safety laws. Congress, we must act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Reps. Quigley, Deutch, Connolly Reintroduce Gun Buyback Program Bill Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Date Title Politician
July 14, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1920 Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021 Tweet - "The 11 lives lost in Chicago last weekend join the more than 23,000 American lives lost to gun violence this year alone. As Chair of the Judiciary Committee, I support the Administration's comprehensive strategy to combat violent crime and gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2021 Tweet - "Too many kids in Chicago carry the burden of trauma without a helping hand. That's why I've made it a priority to increase funding and improve access to services for children and families who experience trauma. This is how we can start to break the cycle of violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021 Rep. Deutch Leads Reintroduction of Ban on 3D Printed Guns with Senators Markey and Menendez Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 29, 2021 Gun Violence Ruins Lives Rep.Robin Kelly
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of lives lost to gun violence in the Chicago area. My prayers are with the victims of the South Shore, Marquette Park, & St. Charles shootings & all those impacted by the daily toll of gun violence in our communities. Congress must take steps to end this epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration's Gun Crime Prevention Strategy Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for its efforts to address the flow of illegal guns into Chicago. These guns come from out of state and wreak havoc on our streets. I stand ready to help the DOJ and the City of Chicago in any way that I can." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "There have been too many funerals, too many communities devastated by gun violence. I commend the administration for their gun violence prevention strategy, which implements preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Duckworth Joins Blumenthal and Wyden in Introducing Expanded Legislation to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors from Firearm Violence Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for the victims of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. Far too many American lives are lost or forever altered by gunfire--it's time for Congress to take common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "When a child experiences trauma--like witnessing a shooting--it harms the brain & can cause a ripple effect that impacts health, education & wellbeing. To help children heal emotional scars & break the cycle of violence, we must invest in trauma-informed, community-based efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2021 Rep. Kelly Advocates for Increased Gun Violence Prevention Funding at Appropriations Hearing Rep.Robin Kelly
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "Too many families have mourned a child lost to an accidental shooting at home. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act to help ensure guns will be safely stored & out of the hands of children." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Something needs to change--and it starts in Congress. Gun safety legislation must be a top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "This is beyond heartbreaking. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young people. If we don't act soon to address this crisis head-on, this cycle of death and violence is only going to continue." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Durbin Questions CDC Director On Community Violence Prevention, COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Sen.Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "My thoughts are with all of those who were affected by the horrific level of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. We can save lives and prevent shootings if we reform our nation's gun safety laws. Congress, we must act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Reps. Quigley, Deutch, Connolly Reintroduce Gun Buyback Program Bill Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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