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Politician
March 29, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is Interviewed About Guns in America
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 9, 2022
Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to see a shooting at Suitland High School yesterday. Suitland holds a special place in my heart as my alma mater, and I am disheartened to see another act of violence in Maryland."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "I am thinking of the victims of the horrific shooting earlier today targeting LGBTQ Americans in Colorado Springs and join in praying for their loved ones, Club Q staff and patrons, and the Colorado Springs community."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Colorado Springs Mass Shooting
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply dismayed by the news of another school shooting, this time at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Gun violence has devastated too many communities. House Democrats will not stop working to end this crisis in America and save lives."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 19, 2022
Tweet - "Even though @HouseGOP refused to act on common-sense gun reform & blamed a shortage of mental health care for causing the epidemic of school shootings, actions speak louder than words. Last month, over 90% of House Rs voted against expanding school-based mental health services."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply saddened by the mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, and join in mourning the five individuals killed in this senseless act of violence. I am praying for their loved ones and will continue to monitor the situation as it develops."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 7, 2022
Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I was proud to bring the landmark #BipartisanSaferCommunitiesAct to the House Floor and ensure its passage. House Democrats are committed to continuing the work to #EndGunViolence and build safer communities across America."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2022
Tweet - "I will proudly bring legislation to the House Floor today to reinstate the #AssaultWeaponsBan. House Democrats stand with the majority of Americans who believe these weapons of war have no place in our society & I urge my colleagues to vote for this crucial legislation."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2022
Van Hollen, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Improve Atf, Strengthen Gun Violence Prevention
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to bring bipartisan legislation to the Floor today to make our communities safer by providing tools to law enforcement to disseminate information quickly to the public if an active shooter is terrorizing a community. https://bit.ly/3uN9HHc"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2022
Tweet - "Maryland deserves gun safety measures that will save lives. I joined my colleagues in responding to the suspension of Maryland's "Good and Substantial Reason' standard for concealed carry permits."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2022
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State's "Good and Substantial Reason' Standard for Concealed Carry Permits
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 5, 2022
MARYLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION MEMBERS RELEASE STATEMENT ON SUSPENSION OF STATE'S "GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL REASON' STANDARD FOR CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 5, 2022
Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State's "Good and Substantial Reason' Standard for Concealed Carry Permits
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "I am devastated to hear about the mass shooting earlier today at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. My prayers are with the victims and their families. I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2022
Harris Issues Statement on Supreme Court Concealed Firearm's Ruling
Rep. Andy Harris
June 24, 2022
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2022
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT RULING ON CONCEALED CARRY
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision Weakening Gun Safety Laws
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2022
Tweet - "I told press during my weekly Pen and Pad that this week, the House will act on legislation to expand access to mental health resources and tackle the opioid epidemic. House Dems stand ready to pass the Senate's bipartisan legislation to #addressgunviolence as soon as possible."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
March 29, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is Interviewed About Guns in America
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 9, 2022
Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to see a shooting at Suitland High School yesterday. Suitland holds a special place in my heart as my alma mater, and I am disheartened to see another act of violence in Maryland."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "I am thinking of the victims of the horrific shooting earlier today targeting LGBTQ Americans in Colorado Springs and join in praying for their loved ones, Club Q staff and patrons, and the Colorado Springs community."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Colorado Springs Mass Shooting
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply dismayed by the news of another school shooting, this time at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Gun violence has devastated too many communities. House Democrats will not stop working to end this crisis in America and save lives."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 19, 2022
Tweet - "Even though @HouseGOP refused to act on common-sense gun reform & blamed a shortage of mental health care for causing the epidemic of school shootings, actions speak louder than words. Last month, over 90% of House Rs voted against expanding school-based mental health services."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply saddened by the mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, and join in mourning the five individuals killed in this senseless act of violence. I am praying for their loved ones and will continue to monitor the situation as it develops."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 7, 2022
Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I was proud to bring the landmark #BipartisanSaferCommunitiesAct to the House Floor and ensure its passage. House Democrats are committed to continuing the work to #EndGunViolence and build safer communities across America."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2022
Tweet - "I will proudly bring legislation to the House Floor today to reinstate the #AssaultWeaponsBan. House Democrats stand with the majority of Americans who believe these weapons of war have no place in our society & I urge my colleagues to vote for this crucial legislation."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2022
Van Hollen, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Improve Atf, Strengthen Gun Violence Prevention
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to bring bipartisan legislation to the Floor today to make our communities safer by providing tools to law enforcement to disseminate information quickly to the public if an active shooter is terrorizing a community. https://bit.ly/3uN9HHc"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2022
Tweet - "Maryland deserves gun safety measures that will save lives. I joined my colleagues in responding to the suspension of Maryland's "Good and Substantial Reason' standard for concealed carry permits."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2022
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State's "Good and Substantial Reason' Standard for Concealed Carry Permits
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 5, 2022
MARYLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION MEMBERS RELEASE STATEMENT ON SUSPENSION OF STATE'S "GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL REASON' STANDARD FOR CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 5, 2022
Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State's "Good and Substantial Reason' Standard for Concealed Carry Permits
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "I am devastated to hear about the mass shooting earlier today at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. My prayers are with the victims and their families. I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2022
Harris Issues Statement on Supreme Court Concealed Firearm's Ruling
Rep.Andy Harris
June 24, 2022
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2022
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT RULING ON CONCEALED CARRY
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision Weakening Gun Safety Laws
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2022
Tweet - "I told press during my weekly Pen and Pad that this week, the House will act on legislation to expand access to mental health resources and tackle the opioid epidemic. House Dems stand ready to pass the Senate's bipartisan legislation to #addressgunviolence as soon as possible."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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