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March 23, 2021 Tweet - "There is a constitutional right to bear arms and to use them legally, safely, and responsibly. There is no constitutional right to go off and kill innocent people." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "In the week leading up to this hearing, two mass shootings have left the nation reeling. And it's not just mass shootings: according to the CDC, on average, 109 Americans lose their lives every day to gun violence. It's long past time to act on this nation's gun violence epidemic" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "We are closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Boulder, Colorado. I'm praying for the Boulder community and the first responders. I'm mourning for those we've lost. This Senate must and will move forward on legislation to help stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Congressman Joe Neguse Issues Statement on King Soopers Shooting in Boulder, Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse
March 19, 2021 Bishop Statement on Shootings in Atlanta Rep. Sanford Bishop
March 19, 2021 Congressman Cleaver and Public Officials Denounce Hate and Stand in Solidarity with AAPI Communities Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
March 19, 2021 Readout: Sens. Ossoff & Warnock Met with President Biden, Vice President Harris in Atlanta Sen. Jon Ossoff
March 19, 2021 Sens. Cramer, Hyde-Smith Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights and Privacy of Lawful Firearms Owners Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 19, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill Addressing Gun Smuggling, Improving Safeguards Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "#2A news: In a win for South Dakota gun owners, @ATFHQ has determined SD's Regular Concealed Carry Permit process qualifies as an alternative to NICS, cutting unnecessary red tape. More ->" Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "The surge in violence against the #AAPI community is abhorrent and we must take action to #StopAsianHate. I thank @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing today on the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. We must stand together to condemn and combat this bigotry." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2021 Waters on Atlanta Spa Shootings: The Only Promise of White Supremacy Is That None of Us Are Safe Rep. Maxine Waters
March 18, 2021 Crenshaw Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Firearm Access, Jobs Rep. Dan Crenshaw, ...
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Pair of Gun Bills Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Capt. Jay Baker's rhetoric rationalizing the Atlanta shootings suspect's actions was unacceptable His comments undermined the pain of the victims' loved ones, public faith in the investigation, and the fear in the Asian American community amid a rising tide of violence and hate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Addressing the Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific shootings in the Atlanta-area & the continued violence against Asian Americans must be condemned in the strongest terms. While a motive hasn't been announced, there has been a clear increase in anti-Asian discrimination during this pandemic and it is unacceptable." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "All Americans are praying for the victims of the brutal shootings in Georgia, and we grieve with their families and loved ones. These shootings are a vicious and vile act that compound the fear and pain that Asian-Americans face each day." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 17, 2021 Pelosi Statement on Shootings in Georgia Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 17, 2021 Higgins Introduces Second Amendment Protection Act Rep. Glen Higgins
March 17, 2021 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 Rep. Lucy McBath
March 17, 2021 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Atlanta Spa Shootings Rep. Nikema Williams
March 17, 2021 Sen. Marshall Introduces Legislation to Protect the 2nd Amendment Sen. Roger Marshall
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reaction to Atlanta Shooting Spree Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Hayes Statement on the Passage of Equal Rights Amendment Resolution and Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep. Jahana Hayes
March 17, 2021 McBath Votes to Support Equal Rights and Help Protect Women from Harm Rep. Lucy McBath
March 17, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Hayes Introduce Permit-to-Purchase Gun Safety Bill Sen. Chris Murphy
March 17, 2021 Himes' Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act Included in Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Rep. Jim Himes
March 17, 2021 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Judy Chu Rep. Judy Chu
March 17, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Statement by Sen. Jon Ossoff on Georgia Shootings Sen. Jon Ossoff
March 17, 2021 Statement from Rep. Pressley, MA Elected Officials of Color on Shooting in Atlanta Rep. Ayanna Pressley
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Atlanta was shocked last night by a series of shootings leaving 8 people dead--6 of Asian descent We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination--We must #StopAsianHate And we must move forward on legislation to help stop the gun violence epidemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2021 Confirmation of Merrick Brian Garland Sen. Rand Paul
March 16, 2021 Wyden Co-sponsors Legislation Closing Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Sen. Ron Wyden
March 16, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Himes Lead Introduction of Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domest Abuse Survivors Sen. Chris Murphy
March 16, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, RASKIN LEAD INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT-TO-PURCHASE GUN SAFETY BILL Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Strengthen Background Check System Sen. Susan Collins
March 16, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL, HIMES INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO CLOSE DANGEROUS LOOPHOLE TO PROTECT DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021 Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction Of Permit-To-Purchase Gun Safety Bill Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 16, 2021 LaMalfa Introduces Amendment Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights Rep. Greg Stanton
March 16, 2021 Blumenthal & Himes Lead Introduction Of Bicameral Legislation To Close Dangerous Loophole To Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Rep. Jim Himes
March 16, 2021 Blumenthal & Himes Lead Introduction of Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Sen. Dick Blumenthal
March 16, 2021 Commonsense Solutions to Gun Violence Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly pen and pad press conference, I told the press that the #AmericanRescuePlan will make an extraordinary difference in our country for the middle class and families that have been struggling with this pandemic. Millions are already feeling its major impact." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "There is a constitutional right to bear arms and to use them legally, safely, and responsibly. There is no constitutional right to go off and kill innocent people." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "In the week leading up to this hearing, two mass shootings have left the nation reeling. And it's not just mass shootings: according to the CDC, on average, 109 Americans lose their lives every day to gun violence. It's long past time to act on this nation's gun violence epidemic" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "We are closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Boulder, Colorado. I'm praying for the Boulder community and the first responders. I'm mourning for those we've lost. This Senate must and will move forward on legislation to help stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Congressman Joe Neguse Issues Statement on King Soopers Shooting in Boulder, Colorado Rep.Joe Neguse
March 19, 2021 Bishop Statement on Shootings in Atlanta Rep.Sanford Bishop
March 19, 2021 Congressman Cleaver and Public Officials Denounce Hate and Stand in Solidarity with AAPI Communities Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
March 19, 2021 Readout: Sens. Ossoff & Warnock Met with President Biden, Vice President Harris in Atlanta Sen.Jon Ossoff
March 19, 2021 Sens. Cramer, Hyde-Smith Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights and Privacy of Lawful Firearms Owners Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 19, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill Addressing Gun Smuggling, Improving Safeguards Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "#2A news: In a win for South Dakota gun owners, @ATFHQ has determined SD's Regular Concealed Carry Permit process qualifies as an alternative to NICS, cutting unnecessary red tape. More ->" Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "The surge in violence against the #AAPI community is abhorrent and we must take action to #StopAsianHate. I thank @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing today on the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. We must stand together to condemn and combat this bigotry." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2021 Waters on Atlanta Spa Shootings: The Only Promise of White Supremacy Is That None of Us Are Safe Rep.Maxine Waters
March 18, 2021 Crenshaw Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Firearm Access, Jobs Rep.Dan Crenshaw, ...
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Pair of Gun Bills Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Capt. Jay Baker's rhetoric rationalizing the Atlanta shootings suspect's actions was unacceptable His comments undermined the pain of the victims' loved ones, public faith in the investigation, and the fear in the Asian American community amid a rising tide of violence and hate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Addressing the Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific shootings in the Atlanta-area & the continued violence against Asian Americans must be condemned in the strongest terms. While a motive hasn't been announced, there has been a clear increase in anti-Asian discrimination during this pandemic and it is unacceptable." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "All Americans are praying for the victims of the brutal shootings in Georgia, and we grieve with their families and loved ones. These shootings are a vicious and vile act that compound the fear and pain that Asian-Americans face each day." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 17, 2021 Pelosi Statement on Shootings in Georgia Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 17, 2021 Higgins Introduces Second Amendment Protection Act Rep.Glen Higgins
March 17, 2021 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 Rep.Lucy McBath
March 17, 2021 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Atlanta Spa Shootings Rep.Nikema Williams
March 17, 2021 Sen. Marshall Introduces Legislation to Protect the 2nd Amendment Sen.Roger Marshall
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reaction to Atlanta Shooting Spree Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Hayes Statement on the Passage of Equal Rights Amendment Resolution and Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep.Jahana Hayes
March 17, 2021 McBath Votes to Support Equal Rights and Help Protect Women from Harm Rep.Lucy McBath
March 17, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Hayes Introduce Permit-to-Purchase Gun Safety Bill Sen.Chris Murphy
March 17, 2021 Himes' Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act Included in Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Rep.Jim Himes
March 17, 2021 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Judy Chu Rep.Judy Chu
March 17, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Statement by Sen. Jon Ossoff on Georgia Shootings Sen.Jon Ossoff
March 17, 2021 Statement from Rep. Pressley, MA Elected Officials of Color on Shooting in Atlanta Rep.Ayanna Pressley
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Atlanta was shocked last night by a series of shootings leaving 8 people dead--6 of Asian descent We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination--We must #StopAsianHate And we must move forward on legislation to help stop the gun violence epidemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2021 Confirmation of Merrick Brian Garland Sen.Rand Paul
March 16, 2021 Wyden Co-sponsors Legislation Closing Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Sen.Ron Wyden
March 16, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Himes Lead Introduction of Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domest Abuse Survivors Sen.Chris Murphy
March 16, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, RASKIN LEAD INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT-TO-PURCHASE GUN SAFETY BILL Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Strengthen Background Check System Sen.Susan Collins
March 16, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL, HIMES INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO CLOSE DANGEROUS LOOPHOLE TO PROTECT DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021 Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction Of Permit-To-Purchase Gun Safety Bill Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 16, 2021 LaMalfa Introduces Amendment Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights Rep.Greg Stanton
March 16, 2021 Blumenthal & Himes Lead Introduction Of Bicameral Legislation To Close Dangerous Loophole To Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Rep.Jim Himes
March 16, 2021 Blumenthal & Himes Lead Introduction of Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Sen.Dick Blumenthal
March 16, 2021 Commonsense Solutions to Gun Violence Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly pen and pad press conference, I told the press that the #AmericanRescuePlan will make an extraordinary difference in our country for the middle class and families that have been struggling with this pandemic. Millions are already feeling its major impact." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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