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Sept. 11, 2019
Tweet - "For nearly 200 days, @SenateMajLdr McConnell has refused to take up House-passed, bipartisan legislation in the Senate to #EndGunViolence. Meanwhile, the House is building on the progress represented by H.R. 8 & H.R. 1112."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - ".@HouseDemocrats have already passed 2 common sense gun reform bills, including my #CharlestonLoophole bill. Now, @HouseJudiciary is marking up 3 more bills to curb gun violence. It's time for the Senate to vote. It's time to #KeepAmericansSafe. https://youtu.be/HHF1R5HCKSA "
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2019
Brownley introduces legislation to address the alarming rate of suicides by firearms
Rep. Julia Brownley
Sept. 10, 2019
Arms Sales Notification
Sen. Jim Risch
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 1236, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 2708, the Disarm Hate Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019
Congressman Neguse to Advocate for Colorado Gun Violence Prevention Bills in House Judiciary Committee Markup
Rep. Joe Neguse
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats, led by @RepThompson of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, are holding a forum on the urgent need for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to take action on House-passed background check legislation. #EndGunViolence"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019
Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Thompson Hold Forum on the Urgent Need for Senate Action
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Booker Introduces Federal Firearm Licensing Act as Senate Reconvenes from August Recess
Sen. Cory Booker
Sept. 10, 2019
Pelosi Remarks at Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Forum on the Urgent Need for Senate Action
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019
Sen. Cruz on productive meeting with Alyssa Milano and Fred Guttenberg: I will continue leading the fight to stop mass shootings and protect the second amendment rights of law-abiding Americans
Sen. Ted Cruz
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "195 days ago, the House passed the bipartisan, universal background checks bill. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: We have to have strong background check laws to prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands in the first place. Enough is enough. It's time to pass the bill. Now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Passes Critical Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 1236 The Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
House committee approves DeGette's bill to ban high-capacity gun magazines
Rep. Diana DeGette
Sept. 10, 2019
Enough is Enough
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 10, 2019
Arms Sales Notification
Sen. Jim Risch
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 1186, the Keep Americans Safe Act, Legislation to Ban High Capacity Magazines
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Arms Sales Notification
Sen. Jim Risch
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 2708, the Disarm Hate Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "After another summer marked by gun violence, Americans have had enough of @SenateMajLdr McConnell's waiting game. It's time for him to finally allow a life-saving vote on House-passed legislation to expand background checks. #EndGunViolence"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019
Extreme Risk Protection Order Act passes through House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Republicans have a chance today to convince President @realDonaldTrump to do the right thing and come out in support of a policy that will save lives. I urge them to use today's meeting at the White House to discuss supporting the bipartisan universal background checks bill."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "I'm standing shoulder-to-shoulder with @SpeakerPelosi, @NanWhaley, and so many more to say #EnoughIsEnough. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Bring the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill to the floor. The time to act is now, before more lives are lost."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: @SpeakerPelosi and I are writing to you because it's long past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill up for a vote The time for you to act is now before more lives are lost"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Six more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend. The Senate is back in session today & could pass gun safety reforms immediately - if Mitch McConnell will ever allow a vote. The House has already done its job. Now it's our turn."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "We're here today for one simple reason: Too many are losing their lives to gun violence. #EnoughIsEnough The Senate must pass the House-passed bipartisan Background Checks Act. Two people in Washington can make that happen: @SenateMajLdr McConnell & President @realDonaldTrump."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Support the House-passed bipartisan universal background checks bill. It's common sense. It's enormously popular with the public, popular even with Republicans and gun owners. And, above all, it would save American lives."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 9, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
We Don't Have Time for Excuses
Rep. Mary Scanlon
Sept. 9, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Cornyn
Sept. 9, 2019
Rep. McBath Hosts Third Town Hall Meeting, Discusses Veterans, Gun Safety
Rep. Lucy McBath
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly support expanded background checks for gun sales, and the House has already passed a bipartisan bill to do just that. If Leader McConnell and GOP Senators would let the Senate vote on this bill, we could pass it today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Pelosi Remarks at Bicameral Press Event Calling on Senator McConnell to Hold Vote on House-Passed Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The gun violence epidemic is a crisis that affects every community. We need a United States Senate that steps up to this challenge and passes meaningful legislation to save lives, like the House has already done. We can't afford to wait."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Murphy Statement on Background Checks Negotiations with White House
Sen. Chris Murphy
Sept. 9, 2019
Moment of Silence in Memory of the Victims of the Tragedy That Occurred August 4 in Dayton, Ohio
Rep. Mike Turner
Sept. 9, 2019
Sen. Coons on gun violence: "I'm hopeful President Trump will actually lead on this issue next week. Take a position. Stick with it. The American people deserve no less."
Sen. Chris Coons
Sept. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Pelosi, Schumer Send Letter To President Trump Calling On President To Support House-Passed Bipartisan Background Checks Act And Help Save Lives
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 8, 2019
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 8, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems passed Criminal Background Check legislation in February #GunSafety. Senate Republicans failed to act. Americans are being massacred. Mitch & Co. return to DC tomorrow. Do. Your. Job."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 8, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Coons
Sen. Chris Coons
Sept. 8, 2019
CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 6, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 11, 2019
Tweet - "For nearly 200 days, @SenateMajLdr McConnell has refused to take up House-passed, bipartisan legislation in the Senate to #EndGunViolence. Meanwhile, the House is building on the progress represented by H.R. 8 & H.R. 1112."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - ".@HouseDemocrats have already passed 2 common sense gun reform bills, including my #CharlestonLoophole bill. Now, @HouseJudiciary is marking up 3 more bills to curb gun violence. It's time for the Senate to vote. It's time to #KeepAmericansSafe. https://youtu.be/HHF1R5HCKSA "
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2019
Brownley introduces legislation to address the alarming rate of suicides by firearms
Rep.Julia Brownley
Sept. 10, 2019
Arms Sales Notification
Sen.Jim Risch
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 1236, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 2708, the Disarm Hate Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019
Congressman Neguse to Advocate for Colorado Gun Violence Prevention Bills in House Judiciary Committee Markup
Rep.Joe Neguse
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats, led by @RepThompson of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, are holding a forum on the urgent need for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to take action on House-passed background check legislation. #EndGunViolence"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019
Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Thompson Hold Forum on the Urgent Need for Senate Action
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Booker Introduces Federal Firearm Licensing Act as Senate Reconvenes from August Recess
Sen.Cory Booker
Sept. 10, 2019
Pelosi Remarks at Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Forum on the Urgent Need for Senate Action
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019
Sen. Cruz on productive meeting with Alyssa Milano and Fred Guttenberg: I will continue leading the fight to stop mass shootings and protect the second amendment rights of law-abiding Americans
Sen.Ted Cruz
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "195 days ago, the House passed the bipartisan, universal background checks bill. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: We have to have strong background check laws to prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands in the first place. Enough is enough. It's time to pass the bill. Now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Passes Critical Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 1236 The Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
House committee approves DeGette's bill to ban high-capacity gun magazines
Rep.Diana DeGette
Sept. 10, 2019
Enough is Enough
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 10, 2019
Arms Sales Notification
Sen.Jim Risch
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 1186, the Keep Americans Safe Act, Legislation to Ban High Capacity Magazines
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Arms Sales Notification
Sen.Jim Risch
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 2708, the Disarm Hate Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "After another summer marked by gun violence, Americans have had enough of @SenateMajLdr McConnell's waiting game. It's time for him to finally allow a life-saving vote on House-passed legislation to expand background checks. #EndGunViolence"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 10, 2019
Extreme Risk Protection Order Act passes through House Judiciary Committee
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Republicans have a chance today to convince President @realDonaldTrump to do the right thing and come out in support of a policy that will save lives. I urge them to use today's meeting at the White House to discuss supporting the bipartisan universal background checks bill."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "I'm standing shoulder-to-shoulder with @SpeakerPelosi, @NanWhaley, and so many more to say #EnoughIsEnough. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Bring the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill to the floor. The time to act is now, before more lives are lost."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: @SpeakerPelosi and I are writing to you because it's long past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill up for a vote The time for you to act is now before more lives are lost"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Six more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend. The Senate is back in session today & could pass gun safety reforms immediately - if Mitch McConnell will ever allow a vote. The House has already done its job. Now it's our turn."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "We're here today for one simple reason: Too many are losing their lives to gun violence. #EnoughIsEnough The Senate must pass the House-passed bipartisan Background Checks Act. Two people in Washington can make that happen: @SenateMajLdr McConnell & President @realDonaldTrump."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Support the House-passed bipartisan universal background checks bill. It's common sense. It's enormously popular with the public, popular even with Republicans and gun owners. And, above all, it would save American lives."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 9, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
We Don't Have Time for Excuses
Rep.Mary Scanlon
Sept. 9, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Cornyn
Sept. 9, 2019
Rep. McBath Hosts Third Town Hall Meeting, Discusses Veterans, Gun Safety
Rep.Lucy McBath
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly support expanded background checks for gun sales, and the House has already passed a bipartisan bill to do just that. If Leader McConnell and GOP Senators would let the Senate vote on this bill, we could pass it today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Pelosi Remarks at Bicameral Press Event Calling on Senator McConnell to Hold Vote on House-Passed Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "The gun violence epidemic is a crisis that affects every community. We need a United States Senate that steps up to this challenge and passes meaningful legislation to save lives, like the House has already done. We can't afford to wait."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019
Murphy Statement on Background Checks Negotiations with White House
Sen.Chris Murphy
Sept. 9, 2019
Moment of Silence in Memory of the Victims of the Tragedy That Occurred August 4 in Dayton, Ohio
Rep.Mike Turner
Sept. 9, 2019
Sen. Coons on gun violence: "I'm hopeful President Trump will actually lead on this issue next week. Take a position. Stick with it. The American people deserve no less."
Sen.Chris Coons
Sept. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Pelosi, Schumer Send Letter To President Trump Calling On President To Support House-Passed Bipartisan Background Checks Act And Help Save Lives
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 8, 2019
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 8, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems passed Criminal Background Check legislation in February #GunSafety. Senate Republicans failed to act. Americans are being massacred. Mitch & Co. return to DC tomorrow. Do. Your. Job."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 8, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Coons
Sen.Chris Coons
Sept. 8, 2019
CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 6, 2019
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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