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June 21, 2022
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON SENATE ACTION TO MOVE FORWARD ON GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 14, 2022
Tweet - "I told press during my weekly Pen and Pad briefing that House Democrats will advance bills this week focused on lowering costs for Americans & tackling inflation, in addition to Senate-passed legislation to extend security protections to the families of Supreme Court Justices."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2022
Tweet - "I had the honor of remembering my dear friend and mentor Senator Bernie Fowler at his memorial service yesterday, which celebrated his life and legacy. I admired his humility, generosity, and relentless commitment to conservation. https://bit.ly/3twasnH"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2022
Tweet - "I am glad to see bipartisan Senators reach agreement on a framework for legislation to address gun violence. The time for action is now -- too many Americans have been impacted by the gun violence epidemic."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2022
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2022
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON SMITHSBURG, MD. SHOOTING
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 9, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to bring the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Act to the House Floor today, which would empower families and law enforcement to prevent those known to be a threat to themselves or others from legally obtaining a deadly firearm."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 8, 2022
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Statement on Gun Violence and Hearing Held by U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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. Kweisi Mfume, ...
April 11, 2022
Van Hollen Lauds Biden Administration Executive Action to Crack Down on Ghost Guns and Reduce Gun Violence
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 11, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Biden Administration's Actions to Address Gun Crime
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2022
Tweet - "I join in praying for the victims of today's mass shooting in #Sacramento, as well as their loved ones, & I am grateful to first responders on the scene. This is yet another senseless, preventable tragedy. The Senate must take up House-passed legislation to #endgunviolence."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
VAN HOLLEN OFFERS TESTIMONY TO MARYLAND STATE SENATE JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF CLOSING GHOST GUN LOOPHOLE
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 14, 2022
Tweet - "As we mark four years since the Parkland shooting, our country continues to mourn the seventeen lives lost to a senseless act of gun violence. Today & everyday, we stand with the victims' families & survivors & continue the work to keep our communities safe & #EndGunViolence."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2022
Tweet - "As we remember the tragedy that struck Tucson eleven years ago today, I am keeping the victims of that horrific attack and those wounded that day, including my friend @GabbyGiffords , in my thoughts. House Democrats will continue our work to #EndGunViolence in America."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Today, I wrote to the Capitol Police Board requesting a briefing on firearm regulations in House office buildings. In light of recent threats, I am asking the Board to clarify current regulations & consider banning firearms in committee & hearing rooms. https://bit.ly/3m4Uywz"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2021
Pascrell, Colleagues Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Garry Stanley Sr., who passed away this weekend. Stanley dedicated 19 years of service as a firefighter in our community. My heart is with his brothers and sisters of @PGFDNews ."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2021
Tweet - "Two years ago today, 23 people lost their lives in El Paso, Texas. I join in thinking of their loved ones and urge my colleagues in the Senate to take up bipartisan, House-passed measures to #EndGunViolence including #HR8 and legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2021
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House has a busy work period ahead. Bills relating to consumer protection, drinking water safety, & fulfilling our obligations to our Afghan allies are on the Floor this week & we will consider appropriations next week."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2021
Tweet - "I join in marking 5 yrs since the horrific mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people. I'm glad the Senate joined the House in passing a bill to mark Pulse as a national memorial & look forward to seeing @POTUS sign it into law."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
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Title
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June 21, 2022
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON SENATE ACTION TO MOVE FORWARD ON GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 14, 2022
Tweet - "I told press during my weekly Pen and Pad briefing that House Democrats will advance bills this week focused on lowering costs for Americans & tackling inflation, in addition to Senate-passed legislation to extend security protections to the families of Supreme Court Justices."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2022
Tweet - "I had the honor of remembering my dear friend and mentor Senator Bernie Fowler at his memorial service yesterday, which celebrated his life and legacy. I admired his humility, generosity, and relentless commitment to conservation. https://bit.ly/3twasnH"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2022
Tweet - "I am glad to see bipartisan Senators reach agreement on a framework for legislation to address gun violence. The time for action is now -- too many Americans have been impacted by the gun violence epidemic."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2022
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2022
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON SMITHSBURG, MD. SHOOTING
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 9, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to bring the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Act to the House Floor today, which would empower families and law enforcement to prevent those known to be a threat to themselves or others from legally obtaining a deadly firearm."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 8, 2022
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Statement on Gun Violence and Hearing Held by U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
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.Kweisi Mfume, ...
April 11, 2022
Van Hollen Lauds Biden Administration Executive Action to Crack Down on Ghost Guns and Reduce Gun Violence
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 11, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Biden Administration's Actions to Address Gun Crime
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2022
Tweet - "I join in praying for the victims of today's mass shooting in #Sacramento, as well as their loved ones, & I am grateful to first responders on the scene. This is yet another senseless, preventable tragedy. The Senate must take up House-passed legislation to #endgunviolence."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
VAN HOLLEN OFFERS TESTIMONY TO MARYLAND STATE SENATE JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF CLOSING GHOST GUN LOOPHOLE
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 14, 2022
Tweet - "As we mark four years since the Parkland shooting, our country continues to mourn the seventeen lives lost to a senseless act of gun violence. Today & everyday, we stand with the victims' families & survivors & continue the work to keep our communities safe & #EndGunViolence."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2022
Tweet - "As we remember the tragedy that struck Tucson eleven years ago today, I am keeping the victims of that horrific attack and those wounded that day, including my friend @GabbyGiffords , in my thoughts. House Democrats will continue our work to #EndGunViolence in America."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Today, I wrote to the Capitol Police Board requesting a briefing on firearm regulations in House office buildings. In light of recent threats, I am asking the Board to clarify current regulations & consider banning firearms in committee & hearing rooms. https://bit.ly/3m4Uywz"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2021
Pascrell, Colleagues Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Garry Stanley Sr., who passed away this weekend. Stanley dedicated 19 years of service as a firefighter in our community. My heart is with his brothers and sisters of @PGFDNews ."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2021
Tweet - "Two years ago today, 23 people lost their lives in El Paso, Texas. I join in thinking of their loved ones and urge my colleagues in the Senate to take up bipartisan, House-passed measures to #EndGunViolence including #HR8 and legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2021
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House has a busy work period ahead. Bills relating to consumer protection, drinking water safety, & fulfilling our obligations to our Afghan allies are on the Floor this week & we will consider appropriations next week."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2021
Tweet - "I join in marking 5 yrs since the horrific mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people. I'm glad the Senate joined the House in passing a bill to mark Pulse as a national memorial & look forward to seeing @POTUS sign it into law."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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