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Aug. 20, 2019
Perlmutter, Thompson Re-Introduce Legislation to Keep Communities Safe, Help Prevent Future Gun Violence Tragedies
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Aug. 19, 2019
Larsen Supports Rally to Pass Meaningful Gun Violence Legislation
Rep. Rick Larsen
Aug. 19, 2019
Pelosi Statement on President Trump's Comments on Background Checks
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 19, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump and advisers downplay economic concerns."
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 19, 2019
Tweet - "I pray that @realDonaldTrump will listen to the 90% of Americans who support universal background checks & call on the President to bring @SenateMajLdr McConnell back to DC to take up House-passed, bipartisan legislation, #HR8, to address this epidemic."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 19, 2019
Tweet - "We've seen this movie before: President @realDonaldTrump, feeling public pressure in the immediate aftermath of a horrible shooting, talks about doing something meaningful to address gun violence, but inevitably, he backtracks in response to pressure from the NRA & the hard-right"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Steve Cohen"
Rep. Steve Cohen
Aug. 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems have passed bills to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions from losing healthcare protection. And stop gun purchases w/o universal criminal background checks. How many more Americans have to die before Moscow Mitch does his job?"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2019
Tweet - "It may have taken longer than last time, but it looks like the NRA has reeled @realDonaldTrump right back in. Mr. President: If you're serious, join us in calling on @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019
Key House panel to return to Washington to take up gun-safety bills
Rep. Diana DeGette
Aug. 16, 2019
Judiciary Cmte to Markup High-Capacity Magazine Ban Bill by Reps. Deutch, DeGette, Titus, Sen. Menendez
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 16, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Madeleine Dean"
Rep. Madeleine Dean
Aug. 16, 2019
Wyden Statement on Republican FEC Commissioners Blocking NRA Investigation
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 16, 2019
September 4th: House Judiciary to Markup Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 16, 2019
House Judiciary Committee will return to Washington early for markup of gun violence prevention bills
Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker"
Sen. Cory Booker
Aug. 15, 2019
CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with MN. Sen. Amy Klobuchar"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 15, 2019
Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Susan Collins
Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Chairman Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Urge McConnell to Meet on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Measures
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
Aug. 15, 2019
Tweet - "I'm thankful that the first responders in Philadelphia are going to make a full recovery. The Senate must honor their bravery with action to make our communities safer. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. #EnoughIsEnough"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019
Dallas Morning News - Senator Cruz Op-Ed: The El Paso shooting was racist domestic terrorism, and Congress must act
Sen. Ted Cruz
Aug. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Schumer And Leahy Call On President Trump To Fully Withdraw $5 Billion Budget Request For Expensive, Ineffective Border Wall, Instead Use Requested Funds For Other Pressing Needs, Such As Proven Initiatives To Address Threat Of Gun Violence And White Supremacist Extremism
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2019
Tweet - "It's far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. Congress must pass commonsense gun safety legislation -- like universal background checks -- immediately. We owe it to our brave law enforcement officers to prevent criminals from accessing these deadly weapons."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019
Rep. Lucy McBath Highlights Gun Violence Prevention Efforts with Congregants at The Temple
Rep. Lucy McBath
Aug. 15, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Madeleine Dean"
Rep. Madeleine Dean
Aug. 14, 2019
Hoyer, Democratic Members, Advocates Urge Senate to Act on H.R. 8
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2019
Hoyer Remarks on Press Event Calling On Senate Republicans To Take Up H.R. 8
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "Six officers injured in standoff with Philly shooter."
Sen. Cory Booker
Aug. 14, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Michael Bennet"
Sen. Michael Bennet
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I stood with House Dems, gun violence survivors, & advocates today to call on @senatemajldr to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence & pass #HR8, which passed the House in February and would expand background checks on gun sales. https://bit.ly/31Apk3R "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I authored & fought to pass the Brady Bill to combat gun violence 26 years ago I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then and I still am now @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Gavel the Senate back into session. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor. NOW."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Universal background checks should be a no-brainer. Criminals are taking advantage of loopholes in the current system to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess. Closing these loopholes will save countless lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2019
Hoyer, Dingell, Democratic Members, Advocates Urge Senate to Act on H.R. 8
Rep. Debbie Dingell
Aug. 13, 2019
Beyer Calls On Senate Majority Leader McConnell To Pass The Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Rep. Donald Beyer
Aug. 13, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Andre Carson"
Rep. André Carson
Aug. 13, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Don Beyer"
Rep. Donald Beyer
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "26 years ago I authored and fought for passage of the Brady Bill to combat gun violence. I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then, and I still am now. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor immediately."Tweet - "
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "4 more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend, including a 16-year-old boy. 43 others were injured, including an 8-year-old girl. Gun violence is devastating our communities on a weekly basis. What is Leader McConnell waiting for? The Senate must act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Willaim Barr, Attorney General - Congressman Cleaver Calls on Secretaries of Treasury, State, and the Attorney General to Designate El Paso Shooter As a Terrorist, Develop List of Potential White Nationalist Terrorists
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 12, 2019
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Chris Murphy"
Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 12, 2019
The Washington Post - Sen. Rick Scott Op-Ed: DC Could Learn a Lesson from Florida's Response to Tragedy
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 12, 2019
Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Develop Evidence-Based Solutions to Gun Violence
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Aug. 12, 2019
Sen. Rick Scott on Fox News: I Support "Red Flag" Laws to Keep Communities Safe
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Buchanan Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Background Checks
Rep. Vern Buchanan
Aug. 11, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Aug. 11, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 11, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Michael Bennet
Sen. Michael Bennet
Aug. 11, 2019
CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker"
Sen. Cory Booker
Aug. 11, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with
Rep. Steve Scalise
Aug. 11, 2019
Congressman Al Green's Public Forum on Gun Violence in Houston's International District
Rep. Al Green
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 20, 2019
Perlmutter, Thompson Re-Introduce Legislation to Keep Communities Safe, Help Prevent Future Gun Violence Tragedies
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Aug. 19, 2019
Larsen Supports Rally to Pass Meaningful Gun Violence Legislation
Rep.Rick Larsen
Aug. 19, 2019
Pelosi Statement on President Trump's Comments on Background Checks
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 19, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump and advisers downplay economic concerns."
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 19, 2019
Tweet - "I pray that @realDonaldTrump will listen to the 90% of Americans who support universal background checks & call on the President to bring @SenateMajLdr McConnell back to DC to take up House-passed, bipartisan legislation, #HR8, to address this epidemic."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 19, 2019
Tweet - "We've seen this movie before: President @realDonaldTrump, feeling public pressure in the immediate aftermath of a horrible shooting, talks about doing something meaningful to address gun violence, but inevitably, he backtracks in response to pressure from the NRA & the hard-right"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Steve Cohen"
Rep.Steve Cohen
Aug. 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems have passed bills to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions from losing healthcare protection. And stop gun purchases w/o universal criminal background checks. How many more Americans have to die before Moscow Mitch does his job?"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2019
Tweet - "It may have taken longer than last time, but it looks like the NRA has reeled @realDonaldTrump right back in. Mr. President: If you're serious, join us in calling on @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019
Key House panel to return to Washington to take up gun-safety bills
Rep.Diana DeGette
Aug. 16, 2019
Judiciary Cmte to Markup High-Capacity Magazine Ban Bill by Reps. Deutch, DeGette, Titus, Sen. Menendez
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 16, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Madeleine Dean"
Rep.Madeleine Dean
Aug. 16, 2019
Wyden Statement on Republican FEC Commissioners Blocking NRA Investigation
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 16, 2019
September 4th: House Judiciary to Markup Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 16, 2019
House Judiciary Committee will return to Washington early for markup of gun violence prevention bills
Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker"
Sen.Cory Booker
Aug. 15, 2019
CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with MN. Sen. Amy Klobuchar"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 15, 2019
Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Susan Collins
Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Chairman Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Urge McConnell to Meet on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Measures
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
Aug. 15, 2019
Tweet - "I'm thankful that the first responders in Philadelphia are going to make a full recovery. The Senate must honor their bravery with action to make our communities safer. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. #EnoughIsEnough"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019
Dallas Morning News - Senator Cruz Op-Ed: The El Paso shooting was racist domestic terrorism, and Congress must act
Sen.Ted Cruz
Aug. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Schumer And Leahy Call On President Trump To Fully Withdraw $5 Billion Budget Request For Expensive, Ineffective Border Wall, Instead Use Requested Funds For Other Pressing Needs, Such As Proven Initiatives To Address Threat Of Gun Violence And White Supremacist Extremism
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2019
Tweet - "It's far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. Congress must pass commonsense gun safety legislation -- like universal background checks -- immediately. We owe it to our brave law enforcement officers to prevent criminals from accessing these deadly weapons."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019
Rep. Lucy McBath Highlights Gun Violence Prevention Efforts with Congregants at The Temple
Rep.Lucy McBath
Aug. 15, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Madeleine Dean"
Rep.Madeleine Dean
Aug. 14, 2019
Hoyer, Democratic Members, Advocates Urge Senate to Act on H.R. 8
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2019
Hoyer Remarks on Press Event Calling On Senate Republicans To Take Up H.R. 8
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "Six officers injured in standoff with Philly shooter."
Sen.Cory Booker
Aug. 14, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Michael Bennet"
Sen.Michael Bennet
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I stood with House Dems, gun violence survivors, & advocates today to call on @senatemajldr to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence & pass #HR8, which passed the House in February and would expand background checks on gun sales. https://bit.ly/31Apk3R "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I authored & fought to pass the Brady Bill to combat gun violence 26 years ago I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then and I still am now @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Gavel the Senate back into session. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor. NOW."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Universal background checks should be a no-brainer. Criminals are taking advantage of loopholes in the current system to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess. Closing these loopholes will save countless lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2019
Hoyer, Dingell, Democratic Members, Advocates Urge Senate to Act on H.R. 8
Rep.Debbie Dingell
Aug. 13, 2019
Beyer Calls On Senate Majority Leader McConnell To Pass The Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Rep.Donald Beyer
Aug. 13, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Andre Carson"
Rep.André Carson
Aug. 13, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Don Beyer"
Rep.Donald Beyer
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "26 years ago I authored and fought for passage of the Brady Bill to combat gun violence. I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then, and I still am now. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor immediately."Tweet - "
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "4 more people were killed by gun violence in Chicago this weekend, including a 16-year-old boy. 43 others were injured, including an 8-year-old girl. Gun violence is devastating our communities on a weekly basis. What is Leader McConnell waiting for? The Senate must act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Willaim Barr, Attorney General - Congressman Cleaver Calls on Secretaries of Treasury, State, and the Attorney General to Designate El Paso Shooter As a Terrorist, Develop List of Potential White Nationalist Terrorists
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 12, 2019
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Chris Murphy"
Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 12, 2019
The Washington Post - Sen. Rick Scott Op-Ed: DC Could Learn a Lesson from Florida's Response to Tragedy
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 12, 2019
Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Develop Evidence-Based Solutions to Gun Violence
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Aug. 12, 2019
Sen. Rick Scott on Fox News: I Support "Red Flag" Laws to Keep Communities Safe
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Buchanan Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Background Checks
Rep.Vern Buchanan
Aug. 11, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Aug. 11, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 11, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Michael Bennet
Sen.Michael Bennet
Aug. 11, 2019
CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker"
Sen.Cory Booker
Aug. 11, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with
Rep.Steve Scalise
Aug. 11, 2019
Congressman Al Green's Public Forum on Gun Violence in Houston's International District
Rep.Al Green
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