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Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I thank the @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing this afternoon to examine community responses to gun violence in our cities and lift up powerful voices of those who have been affected by this epidemic. We must #EndGunViolence, and I urge the Senate GOP to take up and pass #HR8." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @WaysMeansCmte is holding an important hearing on the public health consequences of gun violence in our country. House Dems are committed to ending the gun violence epidemic, and I urge the Senate to take up #HR8 and #DoSomething to keep our communities safe." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Hearing on Community Responses to Gun Violence in our Cities Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, communities across the country are ripped apart by gun violence. This reality is especially harrowing for Black Americans. We must do more to protect all communities from the scourge of gun violence. #EndGunViolence" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Congressman Neguse Advocates for Assault Weapons Ban in House Judiciary Committee Rep. Joe Neguse
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "We are going to keep fighting, and fighting, and fighting. Until we pass universal background checks. Until we help #EndGunViolence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting America From Assault Weapons Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 25, 2019 Congressman Cohen Questions Experts on Assault Weapons Rep. Steve Cohen
Sept. 25, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at #EndGunViolence Press Event on National Remembrance Day of Murdered Victims Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to all who came out today to fight to #EndGunViolence across America. No family should have to bear the pain of losing a loved one. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must do the right thing & finally allow a vote on life-saving background checks legislation." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This afternoon, I'll be joining hundreds of Chicagoans, Illinoisans, & other concerned Americans at a rally to #EndGunViolence outside the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of elected officials & advocates will speak about their own experiences with gun violence. You can follow along here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Durbin Calls For Senate Action On Gun Violence At National Rally Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This is devastating. My thoughts are with the family and friends of Kentayvia Blackful. Families in America shouldn't have to go through this. We must be better - we owe it to our children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "There was an overwhelming amount of energy, emotion, and compassion at the #EndGunViolence rally in Washington today. The American people have made it clear -- now is not the time to "go very slowly' on gun safety, as the President has said." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2019 Arms Sales Notification Sen. Jim Risch
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 days ago the House passed a bipartisan background check bill, but the Senate has yet to call a vote on the bill. Today at @SinaiChicago I called on the Senate to stand with the 90 percent of Americans who support background checks and take action on gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. The House did its job and passed commonsense gun safety reforms over 200 days ago. Leader McConnell has yet to even call a vote. The Senate must be better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2019 Tweet - "It's long past time for the Senate to vote on universal background checks and help save lives, @SenateMajLdr McConnell. 93% of Americans support them. More than 145 CEOs support them. More than 200 mayors support them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "When there are breakdowns in the background check system and the existing laws designed to prevent mass shootings, the solution is to fix those breakdowns and properly enforce those laws--not confiscate the guns of law-abiding citizens." Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 19, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference on Introduction of H.R. 3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Eventually, President @realDonaldTrump, @SenateMajLdr McConnell, and Senate Republicans have to make a choice: Are they going to listen to the American people or cave to the NRA? It's time to put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2019 DeLauro Statement on Colt Manufacturing Suspending AR-15 Production for Civilians Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "93% of Americans support universal background checks. More than 145 CEOs support universal background checks. More than 200 mayors support universal background checks. And what about you, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Mathews" - Transcript: "President Trump visits the border wall." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 18, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Forum on the Impact of Gun Violence on Children and the Need for a Senate Vote on Universal Background Checks Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "This @sandyhook PSA is a powerful reminder of the reality of gun violence in our country and the lives at stake. It is long past time for action. I stand with the majority of Americans in calling on @senatemajldr to pass #HR8 and #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2019 Reps. Gabbard, McBath, and Hayes School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote, Gains Support from Several National Organizations Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 As Hate Crimes Surge, Cantwell Pushes Facebook, Google, Twitter on Actions to Counter Rise in Extremism Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 18, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker" Sen. Cory Booker
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 State of Gun Violence in the Virgin Islands Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Sept. 18, 2019 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: "Congress confronts Lewandowski." Sen. Gary Peters
Sept. 18, 2019 Education and Labor Committee Approves Bill to Help Address Impact of School Shootings on Students and Teachers Rep. Bobby Scott
Sept. 18, 2019 Hearing of the Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Markup on the Dignity in Aging Act and the School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act Rep. Virginia Foxx
Sept. 18, 2019 Rep. Lee Delivers Impassioned Address Opposing Amendment to Block School Shooting Data Collection Rep. Susie Lee
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining dozens of my @SenateDems colleagues on the Senate floor tonight to discuss the impact of gun violence and the many actions the Senate could take to address this crisis. You can follow along here." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Long gone are the days that Senate Republicans can just bury their heads in the sand and ignore that more than 30,000 Americans are killed by a gun every year. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: What will you do? It's time to vote on the House-passed, universal background checks bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats held the Senate floor tonight on behalf of millions of Americans across the country crying out for action on gun violence. "Thoughts and prayers" doesn't cut it. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: What will you do?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, Democrats will hold the Senate floor into the evening to share the stories of families shattered by gun violence, the stories of our constituents, and demand that @SenateMajLdr McConnell and @realDonaldTrump join us in working to pass meaningful gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enough is enough. Too many Americans are losing their lives to gun violence. The universal background checks bill passed the House the 202 days ago. And it has been buried in @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard ever since. It's time for action. #EndGunViolence" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "BIG: Senate Democrats are taking to the floor into the evening to demand action on gun violence. The House-passed, bipartisan background checks bill has been buried in @SenateMajLdr's legislative graveyard for 202 days. It's time to act. Now. #EndGunViolence" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Will you listen to the business community, @SenateMajLdr McConnell? Because America's CEOs are demanding action. It's time to bring universal background checks to the floor for a vote to save lives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "See you soon, Chris! #EndGunViolence" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "There is no else to do this job but us. @senatemajldr must bring the Bipartisan Background Checks Act up for a vote. #endgunviolence" Sen. Michael Bennet
Sept. 17, 2019 Gun Control Measures Sen. Chris Coons
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "9 people were killed in Chicago this weekend, victims of the gun violence epidemic plaguing our nation. The House did its job & passed commonsense gun safety reform over 200 days ago. GOP Senators are failing the American people by not holding a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "As we remember the 6th anniversary of the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, my thoughts are with the loved ones of the 12 individuals killed, including #MD05 constituents Kenneth Proctor, Frank Kohler, and Sylvia Frasier." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "It's been over 200 days since the House passed bipartisan legislation to close gun background check loopholes. Mitch McConnell should allow a Senate vote on it, we should pass it and @realdonaldtrump should sign it. We need to take action to reduce gun violence." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 16, 2019 Brownley Remarks At Press Event On Firearm Suicide Prevention Legislation Rep. Julia Brownley
Date Title Politician
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I thank the @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing this afternoon to examine community responses to gun violence in our cities and lift up powerful voices of those who have been affected by this epidemic. We must #EndGunViolence, and I urge the Senate GOP to take up and pass #HR8." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @WaysMeansCmte is holding an important hearing on the public health consequences of gun violence in our country. House Dems are committed to ending the gun violence epidemic, and I urge the Senate to take up #HR8 and #DoSomething to keep our communities safe." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Hearing on Community Responses to Gun Violence in our Cities Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, communities across the country are ripped apart by gun violence. This reality is especially harrowing for Black Americans. We must do more to protect all communities from the scourge of gun violence. #EndGunViolence" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Congressman Neguse Advocates for Assault Weapons Ban in House Judiciary Committee Rep.Joe Neguse
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "We are going to keep fighting, and fighting, and fighting. Until we pass universal background checks. Until we help #EndGunViolence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting America From Assault Weapons Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 25, 2019 Congressman Cohen Questions Experts on Assault Weapons Rep.Steve Cohen
Sept. 25, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at #EndGunViolence Press Event on National Remembrance Day of Murdered Victims Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to all who came out today to fight to #EndGunViolence across America. No family should have to bear the pain of losing a loved one. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must do the right thing & finally allow a vote on life-saving background checks legislation." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This afternoon, I'll be joining hundreds of Chicagoans, Illinoisans, & other concerned Americans at a rally to #EndGunViolence outside the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of elected officials & advocates will speak about their own experiences with gun violence. You can follow along here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Durbin Calls For Senate Action On Gun Violence At National Rally Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This is devastating. My thoughts are with the family and friends of Kentayvia Blackful. Families in America shouldn't have to go through this. We must be better - we owe it to our children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "There was an overwhelming amount of energy, emotion, and compassion at the #EndGunViolence rally in Washington today. The American people have made it clear -- now is not the time to "go very slowly' on gun safety, as the President has said." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2019 Arms Sales Notification Sen.Jim Risch
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 days ago the House passed a bipartisan background check bill, but the Senate has yet to call a vote on the bill. Today at @SinaiChicago I called on the Senate to stand with the 90 percent of Americans who support background checks and take action on gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. The House did its job and passed commonsense gun safety reforms over 200 days ago. Leader McConnell has yet to even call a vote. The Senate must be better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2019 Tweet - "It's long past time for the Senate to vote on universal background checks and help save lives, @SenateMajLdr McConnell. 93% of Americans support them. More than 145 CEOs support them. More than 200 mayors support them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "When there are breakdowns in the background check system and the existing laws designed to prevent mass shootings, the solution is to fix those breakdowns and properly enforce those laws--not confiscate the guns of law-abiding citizens." Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 19, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference on Introduction of H.R. 3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Eventually, President @realDonaldTrump, @SenateMajLdr McConnell, and Senate Republicans have to make a choice: Are they going to listen to the American people or cave to the NRA? It's time to put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2019 DeLauro Statement on Colt Manufacturing Suspending AR-15 Production for Civilians Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "93% of Americans support universal background checks. More than 145 CEOs support universal background checks. More than 200 mayors support universal background checks. And what about you, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Mathews" - Transcript: "President Trump visits the border wall." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 18, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Forum on the Impact of Gun Violence on Children and the Need for a Senate Vote on Universal Background Checks Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "This @sandyhook PSA is a powerful reminder of the reality of gun violence in our country and the lives at stake. It is long past time for action. I stand with the majority of Americans in calling on @senatemajldr to pass #HR8 and #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2019 Reps. Gabbard, McBath, and Hayes School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote, Gains Support from Several National Organizations Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 As Hate Crimes Surge, Cantwell Pushes Facebook, Google, Twitter on Actions to Counter Rise in Extremism Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 18, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker" Sen.Cory Booker
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 State of Gun Violence in the Virgin Islands Rep.Stacey Plaskett
Sept. 18, 2019 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: "Congress confronts Lewandowski." Sen.Gary Peters
Sept. 18, 2019 Education and Labor Committee Approves Bill to Help Address Impact of School Shootings on Students and Teachers Rep.Bobby Scott
Sept. 18, 2019 Hearing of the Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foxx, Markup on the Dignity in Aging Act and the School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act Rep.Virginia Foxx
Sept. 18, 2019 Rep. Lee Delivers Impassioned Address Opposing Amendment to Block School Shooting Data Collection Rep.Susie Lee
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining dozens of my @SenateDems colleagues on the Senate floor tonight to discuss the impact of gun violence and the many actions the Senate could take to address this crisis. You can follow along here." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Long gone are the days that Senate Republicans can just bury their heads in the sand and ignore that more than 30,000 Americans are killed by a gun every year. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: What will you do? It's time to vote on the House-passed, universal background checks bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats held the Senate floor tonight on behalf of millions of Americans across the country crying out for action on gun violence. "Thoughts and prayers" doesn't cut it. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: What will you do?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, Democrats will hold the Senate floor into the evening to share the stories of families shattered by gun violence, the stories of our constituents, and demand that @SenateMajLdr McConnell and @realDonaldTrump join us in working to pass meaningful gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enough is enough. Too many Americans are losing their lives to gun violence. The universal background checks bill passed the House the 202 days ago. And it has been buried in @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard ever since. It's time for action. #EndGunViolence" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "BIG: Senate Democrats are taking to the floor into the evening to demand action on gun violence. The House-passed, bipartisan background checks bill has been buried in @SenateMajLdr's legislative graveyard for 202 days. It's time to act. Now. #EndGunViolence" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Will you listen to the business community, @SenateMajLdr McConnell? Because America's CEOs are demanding action. It's time to bring universal background checks to the floor for a vote to save lives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "See you soon, Chris! #EndGunViolence" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "There is no else to do this job but us. @senatemajldr must bring the Bipartisan Background Checks Act up for a vote. #endgunviolence" Sen.Michael Bennet
Sept. 17, 2019 Gun Control Measures Sen.Chris Coons
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "9 people were killed in Chicago this weekend, victims of the gun violence epidemic plaguing our nation. The House did its job & passed commonsense gun safety reform over 200 days ago. GOP Senators are failing the American people by not holding a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "As we remember the 6th anniversary of the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, my thoughts are with the loved ones of the 12 individuals killed, including #MD05 constituents Kenneth Proctor, Frank Kohler, and Sylvia Frasier." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "It's been over 200 days since the House passed bipartisan legislation to close gun background check loopholes. Mitch McConnell should allow a Senate vote on it, we should pass it and @realdonaldtrump should sign it. We need to take action to reduce gun violence." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 16, 2019 Brownley Remarks At Press Event On Firearm Suicide Prevention Legislation Rep.Julia Brownley
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