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Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's White House thinks keeping Americans safe is politically problematic for him? Unacceptable. 90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on the House-passed background checks bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Argus Leader - Confirming fair-minded judges and protecting the independent judiciary Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "So proud to meet with you all, @Cameron_Kasky & @MomsDemand. I will keep fighting to work to end gun violence. It's past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan, House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our party needs to get on board with a bold vision on what's going to protect our country from gun violence--things like gun licensing which has been proven to save lives. Governments are formed for the common defense and it's our duty to do everything we can to end this carnage." Sen. Cory Booker
Sept. 5, 2019 Senator Coons' statement on gun safety legislative negotiations Sen. Chris Coons
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Walmart is doing the right thing to take action on the gun violence epidemic that is raging across the country. I hope other companies follow Walmart's lead and have the courage to step up and #DoSomething to help #EndGunViolence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "If the House-passed background checks bill would have been signed into law, this tragedy might have been avoided. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, you have no excuse. The Senate must vote on the House-passed bill to close these loopholes without delay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 McConnell on "The Hugh Hewitt Show' Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence took 7 lives and injured 34 more in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Senator McConnell must not hold up the House-passed, commonsense gun safety legislation any longer. This has to be our top priority in the Senate this fall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - ". @SenateMajLdr McConnell: People across the country are calling on Congress to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence. It's time to lead on this issue. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor for debate and a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Shooting in Midland and Odessa, Texas Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 3, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Mass Shooting in Texas Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Another tragic mass shooting, and my heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. We must take meaningful action to implement common sense gun safety measures at the federal level. That has to be our main priority in the Senate this fall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "I am horrified that yet another mass shooting has taken lives and injured fellow Americans in Texas. My prayers are with the communities of Midland and Odessa, and I thank the law enforcement officials and first responders on the ground for their swift action." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "There are some in Congress who go to church and pray on Sunday. But they actively undermine ppl w/ preexisting conditions and stop gun safety legislation. And thereby prey on everyday Americans every other day of the week. This. Must. End." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 1, 2019 Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Interview with Andy Biggs Rep. Andy Biggs
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting in Odessa, Texas yesterday is a tragedy that is far too familiar in American life these days. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. We must come together as a nation to stop this senseless violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Rick Scott Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 1, 2019 CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Rick Scott" Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, & everyone injured in the shooting in Odessa & Midland, TX. Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat. @senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 31, 2019 Sen. Cruz issues statement on Midland-Odessa shooting Sen. Ted Cruz
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Enough is enough. Every day, the gun violence epidemic inflicts a devastating toll in communities across America, this time in West Texas. The @SenateGOP must end its obstruction & finally pass House-approved legislation to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 29, 2019 Times of San Diego - Scott Peters Op Ed: After Chabad Attack, We Must Pass Common-Sense Gun-Safety Reforms Rep. Scott Peters
Aug. 29, 2019 Murphey Statement on Prospects For Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "In the aftermath of the awful loss of life a few weeks ago, the time is NOW for @SenateMajLdr McConnell, Senate Republicans and @realDonaldTrump to show the kind of political courage they have failed to show in the past." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat Sen. Mike Lee, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 DeLauro Calls for Action on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Six months ago today the House passed bipartisan legislation to expand background checks to all gun sales. Senate Majority Leader McConnell must allow a vote in the Senate on universal background check legislation so we can take action and start saving lives." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence in Chicago this past weekend took another 6 lives and injured 23 more people. What will it take for Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to act on commonsense gun safety legislation that has already passed the House?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The Sinai Urban Health Institute spearheads the Gun Violence Research Collaborative--a leading evidence-based research effort into gun violence--which includes several hospitals that are a part of the HEAL Initiative. Learn more about HEAL here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Murphey: Chances of Success are Less Than 50/50, But It's Worth Giving This A Shot Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 23, 2019 Lankford Letter - August 23 Sen. James Lankford
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing this brave officer a speedy recovery. We have to do better by our nation's law enforcement officers -- it's far too easy for violent people to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Weber Introduces Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act Rep. Randy Weber
Aug. 23, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "America's original terror resurgence." Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 22, 2019 Warner, Kaine Applaud Presidential Signing of Bill to Rename Virginia Beach Post Office After Ryan "Keith" Cox Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Chris Coons" Sen. Chris Coons
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are again seeing the gun lobby's tight grip on Trump's @WhiteHouse & Republicans. While the NRA can pull @realDonaldTrump back--they can't stop the 90% of Americans who want universal background checks. We'll keep pushing to end gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "There have been more mass shootings this year than we've had days this year. It's maddening." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 21, 2019 Shaheen Statement on Reports President Trump No Longer Intends to Support Legislative Effort to Reduce Gun Violence After Call With NRA Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Aug. 21, 2019 Letter to Revan McQueen, CEO of Ackerman McQueen - Schneider Demands Answers from Ackerman McQueen on Allegations of NRA Wrongdoing Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: These retreats are heartbreaking, particularly for the families of the victims of gun violence If you're serious about action, the way forward is for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed background checks bill up for a vote now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "In February, @HouseDemocrats passed #HR8 & #HR1112 to end gun violence. Today, 175 days have passed & McConnell continues to ignore the 90% of Americans who want to prevent gun violence. How much longer @SenateMajLdr? #DoSomething" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 175 days since @HouseDemocrats acted to end gun violence by passing my Charleston Loophole bill (#HR1112) and #HR8. How much longer is @senatemajldr McConnell going to make Americans wait to see the Senate finally #DoSomething about gun violence?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Yet another loophole in the system making it too easy for those prohibited from buying guns to get their hands on them. Facebook must address this misuse of their platform & the Senate needs to pass universal background check legislation to prevent this kind of workaround." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Perlmutter, Thompson Re-Introduce Legislation to Keep Communities Safe, Help Prevent Future Gun Violence Tragedies Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Chairman Thompson Personally Appeals to the President for a Vote on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Mike Thompson
Date Title Politician
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's White House thinks keeping Americans safe is politically problematic for him? Unacceptable. 90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on the House-passed background checks bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Argus Leader - Confirming fair-minded judges and protecting the independent judiciary Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "So proud to meet with you all, @Cameron_Kasky & @MomsDemand. I will keep fighting to work to end gun violence. It's past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan, House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our party needs to get on board with a bold vision on what's going to protect our country from gun violence--things like gun licensing which has been proven to save lives. Governments are formed for the common defense and it's our duty to do everything we can to end this carnage." Sen.Cory Booker
Sept. 5, 2019 Senator Coons' statement on gun safety legislative negotiations Sen.Chris Coons
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Walmart is doing the right thing to take action on the gun violence epidemic that is raging across the country. I hope other companies follow Walmart's lead and have the courage to step up and #DoSomething to help #EndGunViolence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "If the House-passed background checks bill would have been signed into law, this tragedy might have been avoided. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, you have no excuse. The Senate must vote on the House-passed bill to close these loopholes without delay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 McConnell on "The Hugh Hewitt Show' Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence took 7 lives and injured 34 more in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Senator McConnell must not hold up the House-passed, commonsense gun safety legislation any longer. This has to be our top priority in the Senate this fall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - ". @SenateMajLdr McConnell: People across the country are calling on Congress to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence. It's time to lead on this issue. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor for debate and a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Shooting in Midland and Odessa, Texas Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 3, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Mass Shooting in Texas Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Another tragic mass shooting, and my heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. We must take meaningful action to implement common sense gun safety measures at the federal level. That has to be our main priority in the Senate this fall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "I am horrified that yet another mass shooting has taken lives and injured fellow Americans in Texas. My prayers are with the communities of Midland and Odessa, and I thank the law enforcement officials and first responders on the ground for their swift action." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "There are some in Congress who go to church and pray on Sunday. But they actively undermine ppl w/ preexisting conditions and stop gun safety legislation. And thereby prey on everyday Americans every other day of the week. This. Must. End." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 1, 2019 Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Interview with Andy Biggs Rep.Andy Biggs
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting in Odessa, Texas yesterday is a tragedy that is far too familiar in American life these days. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. We must come together as a nation to stop this senseless violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Rick Scott Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 1, 2019 CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Rick Scott" Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, & everyone injured in the shooting in Odessa & Midland, TX. Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat. @senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 31, 2019 Sen. Cruz issues statement on Midland-Odessa shooting Sen.Ted Cruz
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Enough is enough. Every day, the gun violence epidemic inflicts a devastating toll in communities across America, this time in West Texas. The @SenateGOP must end its obstruction & finally pass House-approved legislation to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 29, 2019 Times of San Diego - Scott Peters Op Ed: After Chabad Attack, We Must Pass Common-Sense Gun-Safety Reforms Rep.Scott Peters
Aug. 29, 2019 Murphey Statement on Prospects For Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "In the aftermath of the awful loss of life a few weeks ago, the time is NOW for @SenateMajLdr McConnell, Senate Republicans and @realDonaldTrump to show the kind of political courage they have failed to show in the past." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat Sen.Mike Lee, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 DeLauro Calls for Action on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Six months ago today the House passed bipartisan legislation to expand background checks to all gun sales. Senate Majority Leader McConnell must allow a vote in the Senate on universal background check legislation so we can take action and start saving lives." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence in Chicago this past weekend took another 6 lives and injured 23 more people. What will it take for Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to act on commonsense gun safety legislation that has already passed the House?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The Sinai Urban Health Institute spearheads the Gun Violence Research Collaborative--a leading evidence-based research effort into gun violence--which includes several hospitals that are a part of the HEAL Initiative. Learn more about HEAL here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Murphey: Chances of Success are Less Than 50/50, But It's Worth Giving This A Shot Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 23, 2019 Lankford Letter - August 23 Sen.James Lankford
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing this brave officer a speedy recovery. We have to do better by our nation's law enforcement officers -- it's far too easy for violent people to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2019 Weber Introduces Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act Rep.Randy Weber
Aug. 23, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "America's original terror resurgence." Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 22, 2019 Warner, Kaine Applaud Presidential Signing of Bill to Rename Virginia Beach Post Office After Ryan "Keith" Cox Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Chris Coons" Sen.Chris Coons
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are again seeing the gun lobby's tight grip on Trump's @WhiteHouse & Republicans. While the NRA can pull @realDonaldTrump back--they can't stop the 90% of Americans who want universal background checks. We'll keep pushing to end gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "There have been more mass shootings this year than we've had days this year. It's maddening." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 21, 2019 Shaheen Statement on Reports President Trump No Longer Intends to Support Legislative Effort to Reduce Gun Violence After Call With NRA Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Aug. 21, 2019 Letter to Revan McQueen, CEO of Ackerman McQueen - Schneider Demands Answers from Ackerman McQueen on Allegations of NRA Wrongdoing Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: These retreats are heartbreaking, particularly for the families of the victims of gun violence If you're serious about action, the way forward is for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed background checks bill up for a vote now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "In February, @HouseDemocrats passed #HR8 & #HR1112 to end gun violence. Today, 175 days have passed & McConnell continues to ignore the 90% of Americans who want to prevent gun violence. How much longer @SenateMajLdr? #DoSomething" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 175 days since @HouseDemocrats acted to end gun violence by passing my Charleston Loophole bill (#HR1112) and #HR8. How much longer is @senatemajldr McConnell going to make Americans wait to see the Senate finally #DoSomething about gun violence?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Yet another loophole in the system making it too easy for those prohibited from buying guns to get their hands on them. Facebook must address this misuse of their platform & the Senate needs to pass universal background check legislation to prevent this kind of workaround." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Perlmutter, Thompson Re-Introduce Legislation to Keep Communities Safe, Help Prevent Future Gun Violence Tragedies Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Chairman Thompson Personally Appeals to the President for a Vote on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Mike Thompson
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