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July 12, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Leahy, Murphy, Durbin Press Administration for Answers on Us Review Into Death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner - Durbin, Collins Urge FDA To Follow The Law, Clear The Market Of All Unauthorized Synthetic Vapes Ahead Of July 13th Deadline Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Tweet - "Today I met with survivors and advocates from Highland Park and Uvalde about the urgent need to reinstate a ban on assault weapons. Their strength is an inspiration. We must get this done." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 12, 2022 Senate Confirms Steve Dettelbach To Lead ATF Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Tweet - "After years of gun lobby obstruction, the Senate's finally confirmed a permanent director to lead the ATF in Steve Dettelbach. @SenateDems will keep fighting for commonsense gun safety provisions to save lives and take meaningful action to keep communities safe." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Jayapal and Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 12, 2022 Schumer Statement On Senate Confirmation Of Steve Dettelbach To Lead The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2022 Lankford Opposes Gun-control Advocate Nominee to Lead ATF Sen. James Lankford
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "The Bipartisan #SaferCommunities Act is the most significant piece of gun violence prevention legislation signed into law in decades. This historic bill will save lives and bring us one step closer to ending gun violence in our communities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 11, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams and Senator Elizabeth Warren to Introduce Bill to Expand Youth Access to Voting Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 11, 2022 Klobuchar Attends White House Ceremony Marking Enactment of Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Including Her Provision to Close the Boyfriend Loophole Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 11, 2022 ICYMI | WALL STREET JOURNAL -- DEMOCRATS AND SUPREME COURT SECURITY Sen. Bill Hagerty
July 11, 2022 Letter to Illinois Education Leaders - Federal Funds That Support Mental Health And Counseling Efforts In Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "We passed bipartisan, lifesaving gun-safety legislation--the 1st time in nearly 30 years we've taken meaningful action on guns to keep communities safe. Today, @POTUS commemorated this law and vowed to keep fighting for more. We'll keep working for action at all levels of gov't." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "Today, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was celebrated at the White House. I'm proud I helped this important legislation get signed into law, including provisions I secured to fund student mental health. There's still more to do to reduce gun violence in our communities." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 11, 2022 The Supreme Court Corrected an Egregious Moral and Legal Mistake Sen. Mitch McConnell
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 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 REP. NEGUSE ATTENDS WHITE HOUSE EVENT MARKING ENACTMENT OF BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT Rep. Joe Neguse
July 11, 2022 Murphy Statement Following White House Celebration for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Sen. Chris Murphy
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 8, 2022 Tweet - "In 2020-21, >1M NICS background checks were incomplete after 3 business days; then guns could be legally sold. It's how the Emanuel AME shooter got a gun. My bill to close this loophole passed the House. The Senate must send it to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "Medicare should be able to negotiate prescription drug prices. Full stop." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 8, 2022 Rep. Turner on the Possibility of a Cyberattack from China on Western Companies Rep. Mike Turner
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "I support giving Medicare the power to negotiate with drug companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Senate Democrats have legislation to do this and we need to pass it so we have system that works for patients, not big drug companies and middlemen." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 8, 2022 Schumer Announces, After Direct Visit & Advocacy Last Month Following Deadly Wave of Overdoses, Schenectady County Has Received Critical Federal "high Intensity Drug Trafficking Area" Designation; Schumer Says Capital Region Will Now Receive Major Boost in Fed Crime Fighting Resources Coming to Fight Opioid Scourge, Stop Dangerous Drug Traffickers, and Keep Schenectady Streets Safe Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2022 Schumer: With East Buffalo Still Isolated From Downtown, Schumer Launches Major Push for $25+ Million to Reconnect Buffalo Neighborhoods, Break Down Segregating Barriers Increase Walkability, Making Queen City More Accessible for All Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2022 Durbin Visits USP Thomson Amid Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Abuse Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "Following concerning reports of abuse at USP Thomson, I made a visit to the facility to speak with prison leadership, staff, and inmates and tour the grounds. It is essential that we improve conditions at federal prisons and ensure the safety of inmates and staff." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence has a deadly hold on our nation. The Gun Violence Archive has counted over 300 mass shootings this year--including the horrifying tragedy in Highland Park. I recently spoke with @RepLucyMcBath about the fight to end this epidemic." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 7, 2022 Daines Statement on Expansion of Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Montanans Sen. Steve Daines
July 7, 2022 Gov. Ricketts Highlights Nebraska State Patrol's Innovative Drone Program Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Let me be perfectly clear-This is no time to allow Mitch McConnell to do favors for China and big drug companies. We can't let him get in the way of passing legislation that builds a Made in America economy and lowers costs for families, including the price of prescription drugs." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Just stop selling--and making money off of--assault weapons. Full stop. The killer in Highland Park had a lot of guns. He brought the one that would kill the most people." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 7, 2022 McConnell Comments on the Passing of Former Edmonson County Judge-Executive N.E. Reed Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 6, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Urging House Leadership to Vote on Pro-Police Legislation Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
July 6, 2022 Norton Thanks Ideologically Diverse Coalition for Letter Supporting Giving D.C. Mayor Control Over D.C. National Guard Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "After another holiday marred by gun violence, I'm thinking about the values of the Fourth of July and how I'm protecting them in the Senate. I believe in freedom from fear in public spaces. Freedom to choose. Freedom to love. I will continue to fight for these freedoms and more." Sen. Mark Warner
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Too many Americans struggle to afford medications because Big Pharma has put profits over patients. @SenateDems are working to lower the prices of prescription drugs. Today's action signals new plans to bring financial relief at the pharmacy for working families." 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 McBath Statement on Highland Park Shooting Rep. Lucy McBath
July 5, 2022 Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Shooting in Illinois Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 5, 2022 With Lake Ontario Communities Still Recovering From Devastating 2017-19 Floods, Schumer Calls on Fema to Quickly Stand Up New First of Its Kind $500 Million Program to Accelerate Wayne County's Disaster Recovery, Allow New Funding to Surge in to Help Home Owners & Businesses, and Prevent the Next Lake Ontario Flood Damage Disaster Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "The images and firsthand accounts emerging from Highland Park, Illinois are gut-wrenching. What should have been a joyous day of celebration was shattered by a hateful act of gun violence. Congress must do more to protect our communities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 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 Albany's New Unconstitutional Gun Control Laws Turn Adirondack Park Gun Owners Into Felons Rep. Elise Stefanik
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 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 5, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission - Warner, Rubio Call for Investigation into TikTok in Light of Revelations About Chinese Communist Party's Potential Access to U.S. Data Sen. Mark Warner, ...
July 5, 2022 Rep. Takano and Congresswoman Norton Introduce Resolution Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of an Important Step to Desegregate Schools for Deaf Students Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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 Tweet - "Walking through the streets of Highland Park today is like walking through a horrific moment frozen in time. It reflects a sad reality in modern America: there is no time, place, or occasion safe from the threat of gunfire. We must do more to protect our communities and kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 Congresswoman Tlaib Statement on the Safer Communities Gun Legislation Rep. Rashida Tlaib
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 Tweet - "I'm horrified to see the violence in Illinois, particularly on what should be a day of celebration. Gun violence tears apart communities, and I remain committed to seeking legislation and solutions that address it." Sen. Mark Warner
July 4, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "The horrific mass shooting at the 4th of July parade in Highland Park is terrifying, and just heartbreaking. More innocent lives terrorized and taken away by the tragedy of gun violence." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
July 4, 2022 Pelosi Statement on Mass Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 3, 2022 Tweet - "I negotiated a historic bipartisan agreement to lower drug costs by finally making safe drug importation from Canada a reality. I'm going to do everything I can to get it passed--and it's just one step I'm working on to lower health care costs for WA state families." Sen. Patty Murray
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the 58th anniversary of the 1964 #CivilRightsAct, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin. Many of those protections are under attack. We must stay committed to making America's greatness accessible & affordable for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "Nearly six decades ago, the courage & sacrifice of countless civil rights heroes gave rise to the landmark Civil Rights Act. This transformative legislation stands as a pillar of our Democracy, helping move our nation closer to our founding promise of liberty & justice for all." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2022 Pelosi Statement on 58th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 1, 2022 Sen. Rick Scott Leads Bipartisan END FENTANYL Act to Help Border Patrol Stop Drug Smuggling Sen. Rick Scott
July 1, 2022 Tweet - "I was pleased to see so many familiar faces at the SC Human Affairs Commission's 50th anniversary gala. Much has changed in race relations since I led SCHAC, but one thing that has remained constant, is this organization's commitment to creating a more equitable society." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2022 Rep. Sewell Celebrates as White House Announces President Biden will Award Attorney Fred Gray the Presidential Medal of Freedom Rep. Terri Sewell
July 1, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Grassley Urges DOJ to Utilize Full Authority to Halt the Spread of Deadly Counterfeit Pills Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2022 In Appropriations Markup, Rep. Lee Votes to Fund Law Enforcement Training, Strengthen National Security Rep. Susie Lee
June 30, 2022 Rep. Cleaver, Assistant Speaker Clark, and Rep. Wagner Introduce Legislation to Reduce National Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Date Title Politician
July 12, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Leahy, Murphy, Durbin Press Administration for Answers on Us Review Into Death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner - Durbin, Collins Urge FDA To Follow The Law, Clear The Market Of All Unauthorized Synthetic Vapes Ahead Of July 13th Deadline Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Tweet - "Today I met with survivors and advocates from Highland Park and Uvalde about the urgent need to reinstate a ban on assault weapons. Their strength is an inspiration. We must get this done." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 12, 2022 Senate Confirms Steve Dettelbach To Lead ATF Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Tweet - "After years of gun lobby obstruction, the Senate's finally confirmed a permanent director to lead the ATF in Steve Dettelbach. @SenateDems will keep fighting for commonsense gun safety provisions to save lives and take meaningful action to keep communities safe." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Jayapal and Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 12, 2022 Schumer Statement On Senate Confirmation Of Steve Dettelbach To Lead The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2022 Lankford Opposes Gun-control Advocate Nominee to Lead ATF Sen.James Lankford
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "The Bipartisan #SaferCommunities Act is the most significant piece of gun violence prevention legislation signed into law in decades. This historic bill will save lives and bring us one step closer to ending gun violence in our communities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 11, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams and Senator Elizabeth Warren to Introduce Bill to Expand Youth Access to Voting Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 11, 2022 Klobuchar Attends White House Ceremony Marking Enactment of Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Including Her Provision to Close the Boyfriend Loophole Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 11, 2022 ICYMI | WALL STREET JOURNAL -- DEMOCRATS AND SUPREME COURT SECURITY Sen.Bill Hagerty
July 11, 2022 Letter to Illinois Education Leaders - Federal Funds That Support Mental Health And Counseling Efforts In Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "We passed bipartisan, lifesaving gun-safety legislation--the 1st time in nearly 30 years we've taken meaningful action on guns to keep communities safe. Today, @POTUS commemorated this law and vowed to keep fighting for more. We'll keep working for action at all levels of gov't." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "Today, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was celebrated at the White House. I'm proud I helped this important legislation get signed into law, including provisions I secured to fund student mental health. There's still more to do to reduce gun violence in our communities." Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 11, 2022 The Supreme Court Corrected an Egregious Moral and Legal Mistake Sen.Mitch McConnell
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 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 REP. NEGUSE ATTENDS WHITE HOUSE EVENT MARKING ENACTMENT OF BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT Rep.Joe Neguse
July 11, 2022 Murphy Statement Following White House Celebration for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Sen.Chris Murphy
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 8, 2022 Tweet - "In 2020-21, >1M NICS background checks were incomplete after 3 business days; then guns could be legally sold. It's how the Emanuel AME shooter got a gun. My bill to close this loophole passed the House. The Senate must send it to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "Medicare should be able to negotiate prescription drug prices. Full stop." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 8, 2022 Rep. Turner on the Possibility of a Cyberattack from China on Western Companies Rep.Mike Turner
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "I support giving Medicare the power to negotiate with drug companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Senate Democrats have legislation to do this and we need to pass it so we have system that works for patients, not big drug companies and middlemen." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 8, 2022 Schumer Announces, After Direct Visit & Advocacy Last Month Following Deadly Wave of Overdoses, Schenectady County Has Received Critical Federal "high Intensity Drug Trafficking Area" Designation; Schumer Says Capital Region Will Now Receive Major Boost in Fed Crime Fighting Resources Coming to Fight Opioid Scourge, Stop Dangerous Drug Traffickers, and Keep Schenectady Streets Safe Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2022 Schumer: With East Buffalo Still Isolated From Downtown, Schumer Launches Major Push for $25+ Million to Reconnect Buffalo Neighborhoods, Break Down Segregating Barriers Increase Walkability, Making Queen City More Accessible for All Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2022 Durbin Visits USP Thomson Amid Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Abuse Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "Following concerning reports of abuse at USP Thomson, I made a visit to the facility to speak with prison leadership, staff, and inmates and tour the grounds. It is essential that we improve conditions at federal prisons and ensure the safety of inmates and staff." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence has a deadly hold on our nation. The Gun Violence Archive has counted over 300 mass shootings this year--including the horrifying tragedy in Highland Park. I recently spoke with @RepLucyMcBath about the fight to end this epidemic." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 7, 2022 Daines Statement on Expansion of Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Montanans Sen.Steve Daines
July 7, 2022 Gov. Ricketts Highlights Nebraska State Patrol's Innovative Drone Program Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Let me be perfectly clear-This is no time to allow Mitch McConnell to do favors for China and big drug companies. We can't let him get in the way of passing legislation that builds a Made in America economy and lowers costs for families, including the price of prescription drugs." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Just stop selling--and making money off of--assault weapons. Full stop. The killer in Highland Park had a lot of guns. He brought the one that would kill the most people." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 7, 2022 McConnell Comments on the Passing of Former Edmonson County Judge-Executive N.E. Reed Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 6, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Urging House Leadership to Vote on Pro-Police Legislation Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
July 6, 2022 Norton Thanks Ideologically Diverse Coalition for Letter Supporting Giving D.C. Mayor Control Over D.C. National Guard Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "After another holiday marred by gun violence, I'm thinking about the values of the Fourth of July and how I'm protecting them in the Senate. I believe in freedom from fear in public spaces. Freedom to choose. Freedom to love. I will continue to fight for these freedoms and more." Sen.Mark Warner
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Too many Americans struggle to afford medications because Big Pharma has put profits over patients. @SenateDems are working to lower the prices of prescription drugs. Today's action signals new plans to bring financial relief at the pharmacy for working families." 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 McBath Statement on Highland Park Shooting Rep.Lucy McBath
July 5, 2022 Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Shooting in Illinois Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 5, 2022 With Lake Ontario Communities Still Recovering From Devastating 2017-19 Floods, Schumer Calls on Fema to Quickly Stand Up New First of Its Kind $500 Million Program to Accelerate Wayne County's Disaster Recovery, Allow New Funding to Surge in to Help Home Owners & Businesses, and Prevent the Next Lake Ontario Flood Damage Disaster Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "The images and firsthand accounts emerging from Highland Park, Illinois are gut-wrenching. What should have been a joyous day of celebration was shattered by a hateful act of gun violence. Congress must do more to protect our communities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 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 Albany's New Unconstitutional Gun Control Laws Turn Adirondack Park Gun Owners Into Felons Rep.Elise Stefanik
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 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 5, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission - Warner, Rubio Call for Investigation into TikTok in Light of Revelations About Chinese Communist Party's Potential Access to U.S. Data Sen.Mark Warner, ...
July 5, 2022 Rep. Takano and Congresswoman Norton Introduce Resolution Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of an Important Step to Desegregate Schools for Deaf Students Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
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 Tweet - "Walking through the streets of Highland Park today is like walking through a horrific moment frozen in time. It reflects a sad reality in modern America: there is no time, place, or occasion safe from the threat of gunfire. We must do more to protect our communities and kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 Congresswoman Tlaib Statement on the Safer Communities Gun Legislation Rep.Rashida Tlaib
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 Tweet - "I'm horrified to see the violence in Illinois, particularly on what should be a day of celebration. Gun violence tears apart communities, and I remain committed to seeking legislation and solutions that address it." Sen.Mark Warner
July 4, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "The horrific mass shooting at the 4th of July parade in Highland Park is terrifying, and just heartbreaking. More innocent lives terrorized and taken away by the tragedy of gun violence." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
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
July 4, 2022 Pelosi Statement on Mass Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 3, 2022 Tweet - "I negotiated a historic bipartisan agreement to lower drug costs by finally making safe drug importation from Canada a reality. I'm going to do everything I can to get it passed--and it's just one step I'm working on to lower health care costs for WA state families." Sen.Patty Murray
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the 58th anniversary of the 1964 #CivilRightsAct, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin. Many of those protections are under attack. We must stay committed to making America's greatness accessible & affordable for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 2, 2022 Tweet - "Nearly six decades ago, the courage & sacrifice of countless civil rights heroes gave rise to the landmark Civil Rights Act. This transformative legislation stands as a pillar of our Democracy, helping move our nation closer to our founding promise of liberty & justice for all." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2022 Pelosi Statement on 58th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 1, 2022 Sen. Rick Scott Leads Bipartisan END FENTANYL Act to Help Border Patrol Stop Drug Smuggling Sen.Rick Scott
July 1, 2022 Tweet - "I was pleased to see so many familiar faces at the SC Human Affairs Commission's 50th anniversary gala. Much has changed in race relations since I led SCHAC, but one thing that has remained constant, is this organization's commitment to creating a more equitable society." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2022 Rep. Sewell Celebrates as White House Announces President Biden will Award Attorney Fred Gray the Presidential Medal of Freedom Rep.Terri Sewell
July 1, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Grassley Urges DOJ to Utilize Full Authority to Halt the Spread of Deadly Counterfeit Pills Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2022 In Appropriations Markup, Rep. Lee Votes to Fund Law Enforcement Training, Strengthen National Security Rep.Susie Lee
June 30, 2022 Rep. Cleaver, Assistant Speaker Clark, and Rep. Wagner Introduce Legislation to Reduce National Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
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