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Feb. 1, 2022 Cicilline, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Active Shooter Alert Act Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Incredibly saddened to hear that two officers were killed today at Bridgewater College. My heart is with their families and the entire Bridgewater community. Gun violence is a tragic epidemic, so we must move forward intending to do more than just offering thoughts and prayers." Sen. Mark Warner
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Continuing to closely monitor the situation at Bridgewater College and am grateful for the efforts of first responders already on the scene. Praying for all involved." Sen. Mark Warner
Feb. 1, 2022 Chairman Thompson Recognizes Start of National Gun Violence Survivors Week Rep. Mike Thompson
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet: NY's new task force on illegal guns will be critical for data-sharing, crime gun tracing, intel gathering And these plans to beat back illegal guns & traffickers must be fueled by federal funding--specifically at the ATF That's why I'm working for $1.5B in federal funds for ATF Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2022 Gillibrand, Maloney, Call For Passage Of Federal Gun Trafficking Legislation Alongside Jennifer Pryear, Mother Of Nyasia Pryear-Yard, And Gun Safety Advocates Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 24, 2022 Malliotakis Statement on Mayor's Blueprint to End Gun Violence Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 23, 2022 Congressman García's Statement on the Tragic Death of Melissa Ortega Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 20, 2022 Malliotakis Statement on NYPD Detective Shot on Staten Island Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns Rep. Jake Auchincloss, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet: In December, I held a @JudiciaryDems hearing in Chicago, during which I brought light to the fact that ATF's Chicago Field Division has conducted fewer gun dealer inspections than other ATF Field Divisions. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Following Hostage Situation At Texas Synagogue, Durbin Moves To Close Gun Loophole In Visa Waiver Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General - Perlmutter, Members Of Delegation Request Investigation Into Law Enforcement Handling Of Denver, Lakewood Shooting Spree Gunman Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Durbin, Meeks Statement On New GAO Report On U.S. Firearms Trafficking To Central America Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: My heart breaks for the young victims of these tragic shootings. They are in my prayers today. I will not stop working for reforms and resources to address the gun violence epidemic. It has taken too many children from us. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Illicit gun trafficking has fueled deadly violence on both sides of the border, as this GAO report reaffirms. I'm calling on ICE and ATF to promptly analyze and address the trafficking of U.S. firearms in Central America. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Eleven years ago, tragedy struck in Tucson when an armed gunman murdered six Arizonans and left thirteen gravely wounded, including our beloved Congresswoman @GabbyGiffords . The hearts of every American remain broken as we honor the victims and survivors of this brutal attack." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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
Jan. 7, 2022 Thompson Announces $1 Million to Reduce Gun Violence and Violent Crimes in Vallejo Rep. Mike Thompson
Jan. 5, 2022 Rep. McBath Statement on Proposed Permitless Carry in Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath
Dec. 31, 2021 Wittman Protects Second Amendment Rights Rep. Rob Wittman
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "A pre-Christmas shootout at an Oak Brook mall. Masked gunmen carjacking a State Sen. in Broadview. Is this the new normal in IL & America? The new year requires new thinking to bring peace to our streets. I held a hearing on ways to reduce gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Feinstein Introduce Gun Safety Bill to Ensure FBI Completion of Background Checks Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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 Rep. Nikema Williams, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary US Department of Education - Preventing Gun Violence Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
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 Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Following Oxford High School Shooting, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department of Education to Issue Guidance on Safe Gun Storage Sen. Chris Murphy
Dec. 15, 2021 Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Gun Safety Bill to Ensure Completion of Background Checks to Keep New Jersey Communities Safe From Gun Violence Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Larson Statement on the 9th Anniversary of Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary Rep. John Larson
Dec. 14, 2021 Letter to Hon. Richard J. Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Kennedy, Grassley Call on Durbin to Hold Hearing on National Crime Wave Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "It's been 9 years since the unthinkable tragedy at #SandyHook. Since then: # of gun deaths = 346,121 # of mass shootings = 3,621 # of moments of silence = too many # of bill passed to reduce #gunviolence = 0 Honor with action. #GunReformNow" Rep. Katherine Clark
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Nine years ago, twenty children & six educators were murdered in #Newtown. Since then, not one #gunreform bill has made it to the president's desk. Why? Republican obstruction. #SandyHook #EndGunViolence" Rep. Katherine Clark
Dec. 14, 2021 Murphy, Toomey and Barden Op-Ed: Bipartisan Action on Background Checks Can Save Lives Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the unspeakable tragedy that stole the lives of 20 children and 6 educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. We cannot continue to allow sickening and senseless gun violence in this country. The time for Congress to act is long overdue." Sen. Bernie Sanders
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. 14, 2021 Pelosi Statement Marking Nine Years Since the Shooting in Newtown Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 9 years since the tragic Sandy Hook shooting that cost the lives of 20 children and 6 educators. As we remember the lives of these victims, we must continue our work to pass common sense gun reform legislation to protect our children" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is a tragedy that will persist in our nation's collective memory and weigh on our conscience for decades to come--but new gun violence tragedies continue to occur every day. We must summon the courage to do better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I'm remembering and honoring the lives of all the students and teachers killed in the Sandy Hook massacre. We owe them more than thoughts and prayers -- we must take up sensible gun control measures." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 26 lives--children and educators--taken in a senseless act of gun violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School nine years ago. We honor them--and all those lost every day to gun violence--by continuing to work for meaningful gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Nine years ago, 20 children & 6 educators at Sandy Hook were brutally murdered in an act of evil and terror. While we continue to pray for the Newtown community, we are in awe of their courage & resilience: turning pain into purpose by fighting to end the horrors of gun violence." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 13, 2021 Feenstra Introduces PROTECT the Second Amendment Act Rep. Randy Feenstra
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions Second Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "In June, the Biden Administration established a Department of Justice Firearms Trafficking Strike Force here in Chicago. Let's be clear: if we want to reduce shootings, we need to reduce the flow of illegal guns into this city and state." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions First Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Nine Years Since Sandy Hook, Murphy, Blumenthal, Advocates Honor Victims of Gun Violence, Call for Federal Action Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I refuse to let Republican obstruction continue to get in the way of passing common-sense gun safety measures that will save lives and address our nation's gun violence epidemic. We need to get this done, and all options need to be on the table to do so." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021 Pascrell, Colleagues Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Senator Murray Calls for Action on Gun Violence Prevention, Slams Republican Obstruction During Senate Floor Speech Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Feb. 1, 2022 Cicilline, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Active Shooter Alert Act Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Incredibly saddened to hear that two officers were killed today at Bridgewater College. My heart is with their families and the entire Bridgewater community. Gun violence is a tragic epidemic, so we must move forward intending to do more than just offering thoughts and prayers." Sen.Mark Warner
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Continuing to closely monitor the situation at Bridgewater College and am grateful for the efforts of first responders already on the scene. Praying for all involved." Sen.Mark Warner
Feb. 1, 2022 Chairman Thompson Recognizes Start of National Gun Violence Survivors Week Rep.Mike Thompson
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet: NY's new task force on illegal guns will be critical for data-sharing, crime gun tracing, intel gathering And these plans to beat back illegal guns & traffickers must be fueled by federal funding--specifically at the ATF That's why I'm working for $1.5B in federal funds for ATF Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2022 Gillibrand, Maloney, Call For Passage Of Federal Gun Trafficking Legislation Alongside Jennifer Pryear, Mother Of Nyasia Pryear-Yard, And Gun Safety Advocates Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 24, 2022 Malliotakis Statement on Mayor's Blueprint to End Gun Violence Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 23, 2022 Congressman García's Statement on the Tragic Death of Melissa Ortega Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 20, 2022 Malliotakis Statement on NYPD Detective Shot on Staten Island Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns Rep.Jake Auchincloss, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet: In December, I held a @JudiciaryDems hearing in Chicago, during which I brought light to the fact that ATF's Chicago Field Division has conducted fewer gun dealer inspections than other ATF Field Divisions. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Following Hostage Situation At Texas Synagogue, Durbin Moves To Close Gun Loophole In Visa Waiver Program Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General - Perlmutter, Members Of Delegation Request Investigation Into Law Enforcement Handling Of Denver, Lakewood Shooting Spree Gunman Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Durbin, Meeks Statement On New GAO Report On U.S. Firearms Trafficking To Central America Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: My heart breaks for the young victims of these tragic shootings. They are in my prayers today. I will not stop working for reforms and resources to address the gun violence epidemic. It has taken too many children from us. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Illicit gun trafficking has fueled deadly violence on both sides of the border, as this GAO report reaffirms. I'm calling on ICE and ATF to promptly analyze and address the trafficking of U.S. firearms in Central America. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Eleven years ago, tragedy struck in Tucson when an armed gunman murdered six Arizonans and left thirteen gravely wounded, including our beloved Congresswoman @GabbyGiffords . The hearts of every American remain broken as we honor the victims and survivors of this brutal attack." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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
Jan. 7, 2022 Thompson Announces $1 Million to Reduce Gun Violence and Violent Crimes in Vallejo Rep.Mike Thompson
Jan. 5, 2022 Rep. McBath Statement on Proposed Permitless Carry in Georgia Rep.Lucy McBath
Dec. 31, 2021 Wittman Protects Second Amendment Rights Rep.Rob Wittman
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "A pre-Christmas shootout at an Oak Brook mall. Masked gunmen carjacking a State Sen. in Broadview. Is this the new normal in IL & America? The new year requires new thinking to bring peace to our streets. I held a hearing on ways to reduce gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Feinstein Introduce Gun Safety Bill to Ensure FBI Completion of Background Checks Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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 Rep.Nikema Williams, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary US Department of Education - Preventing Gun Violence Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
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 Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Following Oxford High School Shooting, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department of Education to Issue Guidance on Safe Gun Storage Sen.Chris Murphy
Dec. 15, 2021 Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Gun Safety Bill to Ensure Completion of Background Checks to Keep New Jersey Communities Safe From Gun Violence Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Larson Statement on the 9th Anniversary of Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary Rep.John Larson
Dec. 14, 2021 Letter to Hon. Richard J. Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Kennedy, Grassley Call on Durbin to Hold Hearing on National Crime Wave Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "It's been 9 years since the unthinkable tragedy at #SandyHook. Since then: # of gun deaths = 346,121 # of mass shootings = 3,621 # of moments of silence = too many # of bill passed to reduce #gunviolence = 0 Honor with action. #GunReformNow" Rep.Katherine Clark
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Nine years ago, twenty children & six educators were murdered in #Newtown. Since then, not one #gunreform bill has made it to the president's desk. Why? Republican obstruction. #SandyHook #EndGunViolence" Rep.Katherine Clark
Dec. 14, 2021 Murphy, Toomey and Barden Op-Ed: Bipartisan Action on Background Checks Can Save Lives Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the unspeakable tragedy that stole the lives of 20 children and 6 educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. We cannot continue to allow sickening and senseless gun violence in this country. The time for Congress to act is long overdue." Sen.Bernie Sanders
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. 14, 2021 Pelosi Statement Marking Nine Years Since the Shooting in Newtown Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 9 years since the tragic Sandy Hook shooting that cost the lives of 20 children and 6 educators. As we remember the lives of these victims, we must continue our work to pass common sense gun reform legislation to protect our children" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is a tragedy that will persist in our nation's collective memory and weigh on our conscience for decades to come--but new gun violence tragedies continue to occur every day. We must summon the courage to do better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I'm remembering and honoring the lives of all the students and teachers killed in the Sandy Hook massacre. We owe them more than thoughts and prayers -- we must take up sensible gun control measures." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 26 lives--children and educators--taken in a senseless act of gun violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School nine years ago. We honor them--and all those lost every day to gun violence--by continuing to work for meaningful gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Nine years ago, 20 children & 6 educators at Sandy Hook were brutally murdered in an act of evil and terror. While we continue to pray for the Newtown community, we are in awe of their courage & resilience: turning pain into purpose by fighting to end the horrors of gun violence." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 13, 2021 Feenstra Introduces PROTECT the Second Amendment Act Rep.Randy Feenstra
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions Second Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "In June, the Biden Administration established a Department of Justice Firearms Trafficking Strike Force here in Chicago. Let's be clear: if we want to reduce shootings, we need to reduce the flow of illegal guns into this city and state." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions First Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Nine Years Since Sandy Hook, Murphy, Blumenthal, Advocates Honor Victims of Gun Violence, Call for Federal Action Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I refuse to let Republican obstruction continue to get in the way of passing common-sense gun safety measures that will save lives and address our nation's gun violence epidemic. We need to get this done, and all options need to be on the table to do so." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021 Pascrell, Colleagues Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Senator Murray Calls for Action on Gun Violence Prevention, Slams Republican Obstruction During Senate Floor Speech Sen.Patty Murray
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