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Dec. 8, 2021 Simpson Voted for National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Mike Simpson
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I'm speaking on the Senate floor to call for action here in this chamber to end the crisis of gun violence we've long seen in our schools, neighborhoods, and across our country. I will not stay quiet & will keep pushing for change. " Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021 Red Flag Laws Removed from Defense Bill Following Hudson Action Rep. Richard Hudson
Dec. 6, 2021 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Murphy Sen. Chris Murphy
Dec. 5, 2021 Murphy on CNN: If Russia Does Decide to Move Further into Ukraine, It Would Be a Mistake of Historic Proportions for Moscow Sen. Chris Murphy
Dec. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you for these beautiful words, @SenGaryPeters . As you said so well: "We cannot stand by when we know it is only a matter of time before the next school, the next community, is shattered."" Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "@ChrisMurphyCT is right--acts of gun violence should not be happening in our schools, communities, businesses, or anywhere, and we have to take action. We can't let Republicans stand in the way of doing what's right--we need to pass comprehensive gun safety reform." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "School should be a safe place and universal background checks should be the bare minimum. I'm on the floor with @ChrisMurphyCT right now pushing for a change to the usual cycle of gun violence and mass shootings." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Grassley Shields Second Amendment From Liberal Attack Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 2, 2021 Chairman Thompson Blasts Senate Republicans for Blocking Action on H.R.8 Rep. Mike Thompson
Dec. 2, 2021 Following School Shooting In Michigan, Durbin Calls For Passage Of Universal Background Check Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 VIDEO: Peters Delivers Remarks on Oxford School Shooting Sen. Gary Peters
Dec. 2, 2021 Following Mass Shooting in Michigan, Republicans Again Block Bill to Expand Background Checks Sen. Chris Murphy
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "What will it take for Republicans to finally say enough is enough on gun violence? Congress must not continue to sit on the sidelines while children are gunned down at school." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 McBath Delivers Remarks Urging Action on Gun Violence Rep. Lucy McBath
Nov. 30, 2021 Murphy: Do Not Lecture About Sanctity of Life When 100 People Lose Their Lives to Guns Every Day Sen. Chris Murphy
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the Oxford High School community in Michigan. Another tragic school shooting with more lives lost. We have a moral responsibility in Congress to confront gun violence like the public health crisis that it is, and we should…to help save lives." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 30, 2021 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Murphy Sen. Chris Murphy
Nov. 30, 2021 Rep. Lucy McBath Statement on School Shooting in Oxford, Michigan Rep. Lucy McBath
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Letter to Council President Nury Martinez, Los Angeles City Council - Feinstein, Padilla Support LA Council Ordinance to Ban Ghost Guns Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Nov. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I stood at @SAVEEastHarlem with @RepEspaillat , @AlvinBraggNYC , & families who've lost loved ones to gun violence & were helped by these Community Violence Intervention programs These proven programs work I'm working for billions to fund them in NY & the US in Build Back Better" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2021 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on the Verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 19, 2021 SEN. CRUZ ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE ACQUITTAL OF KYLE RITTENHOUSE Sen. Ted Cruz
Nov. 19, 2021 Schumer, Espaillat, Bragg: Gun Violence Continues to Plague NY Communities, Especially communities of color; Push to include at least $5 Billion in funding for Community-Based Violence Intervention Programs in Build Back Better Act to combat historic surg Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 17, 2021 Congressman Cohen Expresses Sadness at Shooting of Young Dolph Rep. Steve Cohen
Nov. 16, 2021 Murphy on MSNBC: Alex Jones and His Movement Are Finally Being Brought to Justice After Sandy Hook Families Repeatedly Targeted by Conspiracy Theorists Sen. Chris Murphy
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "In this epidemic of gun violence, this case is critical Allowing concealed carry in NY subways, crowded streets, airports, and more would put the public at unacceptable risk @NewYorkStateAG is arguing for us In the Senate, I'll keep working to prioritize gun safety legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It will take a determined community and all of our law enforcement agencies to stop the deadly gun violence in Chicago. The feds' indictment of a killer gang on the West Side is a step towards the goal of bringing peace to our city." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud @GovPritzker and @LtGovStratton 's announcement today of a new violence prevention initiative and an executive order to declare gun violence a public health crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Senator Markey, Reps. Dean and Wexton Introduce Legislation to Detect Suspicious Financial Activity That Could Lead to Mass Shootings or Terrorist Attacks Sen. Ed Markey
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I also met today with federal law enforcement officials for an update on their work to combat firearms trafficking and support local law enforcement in addressing gun violence. Controlling the flood of guns is a key factor in reducing gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Reps. Dean and Wexton and Senator Markey Introduce the Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act Rep. Madeleine Dean
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history. We must honor them by combatting the deadly scourge of antisemitism in all its forms. I'll keep working for programs like Nonprofit Security Grant Program to keep our houses of worship safe & to prioritize gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Americans join the Jewish community of Pittsburgh in mourning the 11 beautiful souls stolen from us 3 years ago in an attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue. We pray for the families and communities forever scarred by losing a loved one to the evils of antisemitism." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Hardly a day goes by in the city of Chicago where someone isn't killed by gunfire. The only way we're ever going to stop this violence is by getting guns out of the hands of criminals and off our streets. DOJ needs to be doing everything they can to make that happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Steube Stands Up for Second Amendment, Opposes Red Flag Laws Rep. Greg Steube
Oct. 27, 2021 As Gun Violence Surges, Murphy Highlights Importance of Community Violence Intervention Funding in Build Back Better Bill Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 27, 2021 Pelosi Statement on Three Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Attorney General - Grassley Renews Inquiry Into Politics In DOJ's Domestic Terrorism & Violent Crime Strategy Ahead Of AG Testimony At Judiciary Committee Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance Rep. Jodey Arrington, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "I stood at @LIFECampInc in Queens with families who've lost loved ones to gun violence and were helped by Community Violence Intervention programs These proven programs work and deserve robust funding I'm working for billions to fund them in NY and the US in Build Back Better" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration - Grassley Presses TSA, FBI On Work With "Rogue' Unauthorized Commerce Dept. Law Enforcement, Intelligence Unit Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 12, 2021 Lummis, Senators, Introduce Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen. John Barrasso, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen. Thom Tillis
Oct. 7, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Crapo Leads Introduction of Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen. Mike Crapo
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to Congress - ROY: Anyone who votes to draft our daughters has lost my vote for "President, Leader, Speaker or otherwise' Rep. Chip Roy
Date Title Politician
Dec. 8, 2021 Simpson Voted for National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Mike Simpson
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I'm speaking on the Senate floor to call for action here in this chamber to end the crisis of gun violence we've long seen in our schools, neighborhoods, and across our country. I will not stay quiet & will keep pushing for change. " Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021 Red Flag Laws Removed from Defense Bill Following Hudson Action Rep.Richard Hudson
Dec. 6, 2021 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Murphy Sen.Chris Murphy
Dec. 5, 2021 Murphy on CNN: If Russia Does Decide to Move Further into Ukraine, It Would Be a Mistake of Historic Proportions for Moscow Sen.Chris Murphy
Dec. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you for these beautiful words, @SenGaryPeters . As you said so well: "We cannot stand by when we know it is only a matter of time before the next school, the next community, is shattered."" Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "@ChrisMurphyCT is right--acts of gun violence should not be happening in our schools, communities, businesses, or anywhere, and we have to take action. We can't let Republicans stand in the way of doing what's right--we need to pass comprehensive gun safety reform." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "School should be a safe place and universal background checks should be the bare minimum. I'm on the floor with @ChrisMurphyCT right now pushing for a change to the usual cycle of gun violence and mass shootings." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Grassley Shields Second Amendment From Liberal Attack Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 2, 2021 Chairman Thompson Blasts Senate Republicans for Blocking Action on H.R.8 Rep.Mike Thompson
Dec. 2, 2021 Following School Shooting In Michigan, Durbin Calls For Passage Of Universal Background Check Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 VIDEO: Peters Delivers Remarks on Oxford School Shooting Sen.Gary Peters
Dec. 2, 2021 Following Mass Shooting in Michigan, Republicans Again Block Bill to Expand Background Checks Sen.Chris Murphy
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "What will it take for Republicans to finally say enough is enough on gun violence? Congress must not continue to sit on the sidelines while children are gunned down at school." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 McBath Delivers Remarks Urging Action on Gun Violence Rep.Lucy McBath
Nov. 30, 2021 Murphy: Do Not Lecture About Sanctity of Life When 100 People Lose Their Lives to Guns Every Day Sen.Chris Murphy
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the Oxford High School community in Michigan. Another tragic school shooting with more lives lost. We have a moral responsibility in Congress to confront gun violence like the public health crisis that it is, and we should…to help save lives." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 30, 2021 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Murphy Sen.Chris Murphy
Nov. 30, 2021 Rep. Lucy McBath Statement on School Shooting in Oxford, Michigan Rep.Lucy McBath
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2021 Letter to Council President Nury Martinez, Los Angeles City Council - Feinstein, Padilla Support LA Council Ordinance to Ban Ghost Guns Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Nov. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I stood at @SAVEEastHarlem with @RepEspaillat , @AlvinBraggNYC , & families who've lost loved ones to gun violence & were helped by these Community Violence Intervention programs These proven programs work I'm working for billions to fund them in NY & the US in Build Back Better" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2021 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on the Verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 19, 2021 SEN. CRUZ ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE ACQUITTAL OF KYLE RITTENHOUSE Sen.Ted Cruz
Nov. 19, 2021 Schumer, Espaillat, Bragg: Gun Violence Continues to Plague NY Communities, Especially communities of color; Push to include at least $5 Billion in funding for Community-Based Violence Intervention Programs in Build Back Better Act to combat historic surg Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 17, 2021 Congressman Cohen Expresses Sadness at Shooting of Young Dolph Rep.Steve Cohen
Nov. 16, 2021 Murphy on MSNBC: Alex Jones and His Movement Are Finally Being Brought to Justice After Sandy Hook Families Repeatedly Targeted by Conspiracy Theorists Sen.Chris Murphy
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "In this epidemic of gun violence, this case is critical Allowing concealed carry in NY subways, crowded streets, airports, and more would put the public at unacceptable risk @NewYorkStateAG is arguing for us In the Senate, I'll keep working to prioritize gun safety legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It will take a determined community and all of our law enforcement agencies to stop the deadly gun violence in Chicago. The feds' indictment of a killer gang on the West Side is a step towards the goal of bringing peace to our city." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud @GovPritzker and @LtGovStratton 's announcement today of a new violence prevention initiative and an executive order to declare gun violence a public health crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Senator Markey, Reps. Dean and Wexton Introduce Legislation to Detect Suspicious Financial Activity That Could Lead to Mass Shootings or Terrorist Attacks Sen.Ed Markey
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I also met today with federal law enforcement officials for an update on their work to combat firearms trafficking and support local law enforcement in addressing gun violence. Controlling the flood of guns is a key factor in reducing gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Reps. Dean and Wexton and Senator Markey Introduce the Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act Rep.Madeleine Dean
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history. We must honor them by combatting the deadly scourge of antisemitism in all its forms. I'll keep working for programs like Nonprofit Security Grant Program to keep our houses of worship safe & to prioritize gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Americans join the Jewish community of Pittsburgh in mourning the 11 beautiful souls stolen from us 3 years ago in an attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue. We pray for the families and communities forever scarred by losing a loved one to the evils of antisemitism." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Hardly a day goes by in the city of Chicago where someone isn't killed by gunfire. The only way we're ever going to stop this violence is by getting guns out of the hands of criminals and off our streets. DOJ needs to be doing everything they can to make that happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Steube Stands Up for Second Amendment, Opposes Red Flag Laws Rep.Greg Steube
Oct. 27, 2021 As Gun Violence Surges, Murphy Highlights Importance of Community Violence Intervention Funding in Build Back Better Bill Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 27, 2021 Pelosi Statement on Three Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Attorney General - Grassley Renews Inquiry Into Politics In DOJ's Domestic Terrorism & Violent Crime Strategy Ahead Of AG Testimony At Judiciary Committee Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance Rep.Jodey Arrington, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "I stood at @LIFECampInc in Queens with families who've lost loved ones to gun violence and were helped by Community Violence Intervention programs These proven programs work and deserve robust funding I'm working for billions to fund them in NY and the US in Build Back Better" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration - Grassley Presses TSA, FBI On Work With "Rogue' Unauthorized Commerce Dept. Law Enforcement, Intelligence Unit Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 12, 2021 Lummis, Senators, Introduce Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen.John Barrasso, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen.Thom Tillis
Oct. 7, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Crapo Leads Introduction of Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen.Mike Crapo
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to Congress - ROY: Anyone who votes to draft our daughters has lost my vote for "President, Leader, Speaker or otherwise' Rep.Chip Roy
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