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Nov. 17, 2017 Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Background Check System For Firearms Purchases Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 16, 2017 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "Tragic. This must stop. Help us pass #FixNICS bill that will help list #domesticviolence abusers on prohibited list for purchases, which is current law. Shooter at #SutherlandSprings had a felony conviction." Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "L aw-abiding gun owners can and should be allowed to purchase and possess firearms. But we must #FixNICS and enforce the laws already on the books prohibiting those convicted of violent acts from having guns." Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "The bipartisan #FixNICS Act is also supported by the @NSSF and the @GLFOP" Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "We must all do our part to prevent another disaster like #SutherlandSprings from happening again. Thanks to @SenatorTimScott, @senorrinhatch, and @SenDeanHeller for the support to #FixNICS" Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "For years, agencies and states have failed to upload criminal critical records to NICS without consequence. I introduced the #FixNICS Act with bipartisan support to fix this systemic problem." Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Flake, Heinrich, Shaheen Press DOD for Unpublished Domestic Violence Reporting Data Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Nov. 15, 2017 Hirono Introduces Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Abusers to Buy Guns Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
Nov. 15, 2017 Following Shooting in Texas, Kaine Introduces Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Abusers to Purchase Guns Sen. Tim Kaine
Nov. 15, 2017 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Domestic Abusers to Buy Guns Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 13, 2017 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill To Permanently Close Gun Loophole Exploited By Texas Shooter Sen. Maggie Hassan
Nov. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Fix background checks, not gun control. Thanks to law abiding gun owner Stephen Willeford countless lives were saved." Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 10, 2017 Tweet - "Spokane Valley… Las Vegas… Sutherland Springs... We *can* do something--let's start by banning automatic weapons." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2017 Tweet - "We must work to stem the tide of rising gun violence. Banning automatic weapons seems like a good next step." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2017 Whitehouse Cosponsors Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 9, 2017 Reed Seeks to Close Loopholes & Prevent Lapses That Allowed Texas Shooter to Buy Weapons Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 9, 2017 Tweet - "No community is immune from the tragedy of gun violence--even in WA. It's past time for Congress to act." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2017 Tweet - "Not only must we ensure background check system has information it needs, we also must implement universal background checks across country." Sen. Michael Bennet
Nov. 8, 2017 Reed Joins with Feinstein to Reintroduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 8, 2017 Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 8, 2017 Shaheen Helps Introduce Bill To Permanently Close Gun Loophole Used By Texas Shooter Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Blumenthal, Murphy, Democratic Senators Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 8, 2017 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Democratic Senators to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Rep. Barragán Requests Homeland Security Committee Hearing on Recent Shootings Rep. Nanette Barragán
Nov. 8, 2017 Booker Joins Dem Senators in Introducing Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Cory Booker
Nov. 8, 2017 Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2017 Murphy, Blumenthal, Democratic Senators Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Chris Murphy
Nov. 8, 2017 Menendez, Booker, Democratic Senators Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Chairman Thompson Leads Letter to Sec. Mattis Seeking Answers on Failure to Update Texas Shooter's Criminal Record Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Hirono, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Mazie Hirono
Nov. 8, 2017 Tweet - "I joined @SenFeinstein to introduce an assault weapons ban. Weapons of war don't belong on America's streets." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2017 Smith Statement on Air Force Mishandling the Sutherland Springs Shooter's Criminal History Data Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2017 Smith Statement on Air Force Mishandling the Sutherland Springs Shooter's Criminal History Data Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2017 Tweet - "When speaking with reporters, I said thoughts & prayers are appropriate after the #TexasChurchMassacre, but certainly not enough." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2017 Letter to James Mattis, Secretary of Defense and Elaine Duke, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Collins, Toomey Call for Comprehensive Review of Military Policies to Ensure Individuals Who are Prohibited from Possessing Firearms are Properly Reported to FBI Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Tweet - "311 days into 2017 and America has already seen 307 mass shootings. We can't go back to business as usual." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2017 "Enough is Enough": Velázquez Bills Seek to Reduce Gun Violence Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 7, 2017 Quigley Introduces Bill Requiring DOJ to Study Correlation Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 7, 2017 Rep. Rosen Co-Sponsors Bill to Expand Background Checks For Gun Purchases Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 7, 2017 Tweet - "93% of gun owners want background checks on every gun sale. Why can't the United States Congress take this up?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Rep. Thompson's Statement on President's Reaction to Texas Shooting Rep. Mike Thompson
Nov. 6, 2017 Reed Calls for Review of DoD's Criminal Record Notification System Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "A domestic violence conviction disqualifies gun purchaser on background check #SutherlandSprings" Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "94% of Americans (93% of gun owners) want background checks on every gun sale. Retweet if you do too." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Rep. Titus Urges Republican Leaders to take Action to Prevent Gun Violence Rep. Dina Titus
Nov. 6, 2017 Congressman Evans Response to Horrific Mass Shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep. Dwight Evans
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "MORNING READ: History will harshly judge a U.S. Congress too cowardly to act while kids are shot dead. No more, not here. #Enough" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "In February @POTUS & GOP blocked Social Security Administration from sharing mental illness info with the NICS gun background check database" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Weber Statement on Sutherland Springs Shooting Rep. Randy Weber
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "Republicans in Congress say it's too early to talk about gun violence. But for 26 victims & loved ones in Sutherland Springs, it's too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "How many moms, dads, kids, grandparents, friends, loved ones have to die before Congress has the courage to act on gun violence?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Pelosi Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "Families lost so much yesterday in #SutherlandSprings. Our hearts go to them in this time of untold grief." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "If the shooter was dishonorably discharged, federal law prohibited him from buying or possessing any firearms #SutherlandSpringsShooting" Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "The shooter turned his gun on people -- kids -- in a place of worship. America is in the grips of a gun violence crisis. Congress must act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "Heartbroken by horrific violence in #SutherlandSprings. Thoughts & prayers are not enough -- Congress must act." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "News coming out of Sutherland Springs, TX is heart breaking. My thoughts are w/ victims, first responders & all impacted by this violence." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "Truly heartbreaking news in #Sutherland Springs. Please say a prayer for First Baptist congregation, first responders & the community there" Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "Elaine & I join w fellow Senators in sending condolences to the Sutherland Springs community, our prayers are w the victims & their families" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 5, 2017 Wasserman Schultz Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nov. 5, 2017 Congressman Gonzalez Issues Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "My heart is with the people of Sutherland Springs. May the injured & the families know America stands with them in this painful time." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 5, 2017 Reed Statement on Mass-Shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 5, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Sutherland Springs Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2017 Pelosi Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 5, 2017 Waters Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep. Maxine Waters
Nov. 3, 2017 Blumenthal Introduces Two Bicameral Bills to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors from Gun Violence Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 3, 2017 Reps. Thompson, King Introduce Bipartisan Background Check Bill Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Rep. Moore and Sen. Blumenthal Reintroduce Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017 Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 1, 2017 Tweet - "Bump stock manufacturer Slide Fire has resumed taking orders for bump stocks. It's been one month since the Las Vegas shooting." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2017 Letter to Chairman Bob Goodlatte, House Committee on the Judiciary - Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Rep. Hank Johnson, ...
Oct. 31, 2017 Rogers on D.C. Personal Protection Reciprocity Act Rep. Mike Rogers
Oct. 31, 2017 Titus Introduces New Bipartisan Bill to Close "Bump Stock" Loophole Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Oct. 26, 2017 Cardin, Van Hollen Join in Introducing Background Check Expansion Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 17, 2017 Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Background Check System For Firearms Purchases Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 16, 2017 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "Tragic. This must stop. Help us pass #FixNICS bill that will help list #domesticviolence abusers on prohibited list for purchases, which is current law. Shooter at #SutherlandSprings had a felony conviction." Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "L aw-abiding gun owners can and should be allowed to purchase and possess firearms. But we must #FixNICS and enforce the laws already on the books prohibiting those convicted of violent acts from having guns." Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "The bipartisan #FixNICS Act is also supported by the @NSSF and the @GLFOP" Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "We must all do our part to prevent another disaster like #SutherlandSprings from happening again. Thanks to @SenatorTimScott, @senorrinhatch, and @SenDeanHeller for the support to #FixNICS" Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2017 Tweet - "For years, agencies and states have failed to upload criminal critical records to NICS without consequence. I introduced the #FixNICS Act with bipartisan support to fix this systemic problem." Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Flake, Heinrich, Shaheen Press DOD for Unpublished Domestic Violence Reporting Data Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Nov. 15, 2017 Hirono Introduces Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Abusers to Buy Guns Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
Nov. 15, 2017 Following Shooting in Texas, Kaine Introduces Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Abusers to Purchase Guns Sen.Tim Kaine
Nov. 15, 2017 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Domestic Abusers to Buy Guns Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 13, 2017 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill To Permanently Close Gun Loophole Exploited By Texas Shooter Sen.Maggie Hassan
Nov. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Fix background checks, not gun control. Thanks to law abiding gun owner Stephen Willeford countless lives were saved." Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 10, 2017 Tweet - "Spokane Valley… Las Vegas… Sutherland Springs... We *can* do something--let's start by banning automatic weapons." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2017 Tweet - "We must work to stem the tide of rising gun violence. Banning automatic weapons seems like a good next step." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 9, 2017 Whitehouse Cosponsors Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 9, 2017 Reed Seeks to Close Loopholes & Prevent Lapses That Allowed Texas Shooter to Buy Weapons Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 9, 2017 Tweet - "No community is immune from the tragedy of gun violence--even in WA. It's past time for Congress to act." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2017 Tweet - "Not only must we ensure background check system has information it needs, we also must implement universal background checks across country." Sen.Michael Bennet
Nov. 8, 2017 Reed Joins with Feinstein to Reintroduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 8, 2017 Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 8, 2017 Shaheen Helps Introduce Bill To Permanently Close Gun Loophole Used By Texas Shooter Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Blumenthal, Murphy, Democratic Senators Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 8, 2017 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Democratic Senators to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Rep. Barragán Requests Homeland Security Committee Hearing on Recent Shootings Rep.Nanette Barragán
Nov. 8, 2017 Booker Joins Dem Senators in Introducing Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Cory Booker
Nov. 8, 2017 Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2017 Murphy, Blumenthal, Democratic Senators Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Chris Murphy
Nov. 8, 2017 Menendez, Booker, Democratic Senators Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Chairman Thompson Leads Letter to Sec. Mattis Seeking Answers on Failure to Update Texas Shooter's Criminal Record Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Hirono, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Mazie Hirono
Nov. 8, 2017 Tweet - "I joined @SenFeinstein to introduce an assault weapons ban. Weapons of war don't belong on America's streets." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2017 Smith Statement on Air Force Mishandling the Sutherland Springs Shooter's Criminal History Data Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2017 Smith Statement on Air Force Mishandling the Sutherland Springs Shooter's Criminal History Data Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 7, 2017 Tweet - "When speaking with reporters, I said thoughts & prayers are appropriate after the #TexasChurchMassacre, but certainly not enough." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2017 Letter to James Mattis, Secretary of Defense and Elaine Duke, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Collins, Toomey Call for Comprehensive Review of Military Policies to Ensure Individuals Who are Prohibited from Possessing Firearms are Properly Reported to FBI Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Tweet - "311 days into 2017 and America has already seen 307 mass shootings. We can't go back to business as usual." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2017 "Enough is Enough": Velázquez Bills Seek to Reduce Gun Violence Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 7, 2017 Quigley Introduces Bill Requiring DOJ to Study Correlation Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 7, 2017 Rep. Rosen Co-Sponsors Bill to Expand Background Checks For Gun Purchases Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 7, 2017 Tweet - "93% of gun owners want background checks on every gun sale. Why can't the United States Congress take this up?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Rep. Thompson's Statement on President's Reaction to Texas Shooting Rep.Mike Thompson
Nov. 6, 2017 Reed Calls for Review of DoD's Criminal Record Notification System Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "A domestic violence conviction disqualifies gun purchaser on background check #SutherlandSprings" Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "94% of Americans (93% of gun owners) want background checks on every gun sale. Retweet if you do too." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Rep. Titus Urges Republican Leaders to take Action to Prevent Gun Violence Rep.Dina Titus
Nov. 6, 2017 Congressman Evans Response to Horrific Mass Shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep.Dwight Evans
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "MORNING READ: History will harshly judge a U.S. Congress too cowardly to act while kids are shot dead. No more, not here. #Enough" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "In February @POTUS & GOP blocked Social Security Administration from sharing mental illness info with the NICS gun background check database" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Weber Statement on Sutherland Springs Shooting Rep.Randy Weber
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "Republicans in Congress say it's too early to talk about gun violence. But for 26 victims & loved ones in Sutherland Springs, it's too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "How many moms, dads, kids, grandparents, friends, loved ones have to die before Congress has the courage to act on gun violence?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2017 Pelosi Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "Families lost so much yesterday in #SutherlandSprings. Our hearts go to them in this time of untold grief." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2017 Tweet - "If the shooter was dishonorably discharged, federal law prohibited him from buying or possessing any firearms #SutherlandSpringsShooting" Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "The shooter turned his gun on people -- kids -- in a place of worship. America is in the grips of a gun violence crisis. Congress must act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "Heartbroken by horrific violence in #SutherlandSprings. Thoughts & prayers are not enough -- Congress must act." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "News coming out of Sutherland Springs, TX is heart breaking. My thoughts are w/ victims, first responders & all impacted by this violence." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "Truly heartbreaking news in #Sutherland Springs. Please say a prayer for First Baptist congregation, first responders & the community there" Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "Elaine & I join w fellow Senators in sending condolences to the Sutherland Springs community, our prayers are w the victims & their families" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 5, 2017 Wasserman Schultz Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nov. 5, 2017 Congressman Gonzalez Issues Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "My heart is with the people of Sutherland Springs. May the injured & the families know America stands with them in this painful time." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 5, 2017 Reed Statement on Mass-Shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 5, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Sutherland Springs Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2017 Pelosi Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 5, 2017 Waters Statement on Shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas Rep.Maxine Waters
Nov. 3, 2017 Blumenthal Introduces Two Bicameral Bills to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors from Gun Violence Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 3, 2017 Reps. Thompson, King Introduce Bipartisan Background Check Bill Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Rep. Moore and Sen. Blumenthal Reintroduce Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017 Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 1, 2017 Tweet - "Bump stock manufacturer Slide Fire has resumed taking orders for bump stocks. It's been one month since the Las Vegas shooting." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2017 Letter to Chairman Bob Goodlatte, House Committee on the Judiciary - Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Rep.Hank Johnson, ...
Oct. 31, 2017 Rogers on D.C. Personal Protection Reciprocity Act Rep.Mike Rogers
Oct. 31, 2017 Titus Introduces New Bipartisan Bill to Close "Bump Stock" Loophole Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Oct. 26, 2017 Cardin, Van Hollen Join in Introducing Background Check Expansion Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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