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June 17, 2019 Tweet - "97 percent of Americans support universal background checks for gun sales. The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan universal background check bill that would close the gun show and internet loopholes and require a FBI background check for all firearm transfers." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Four years ago, nine beautiful souls were murdered as they gathered in prayer at Mother Emanuel Church in SC. The pain of that day remains a constant reminder of the work we must do to fight racism & end the daily tragedy of gun violence in our nation." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 4 years since the tragic shooting at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church. As we remember the #Emanuel9, comfort the survivors, and thank those who responded that day, let us recommit to overcoming the evils of hatred & racism and work to prevent #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Time - Our Republican Colleagues in the Senate Must Act to Break the Cycle of Gun Deaths Sen. Chris Murphy
June 13, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Study Connection Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings Rep. Mike Quigley
June 13, 2019 Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction of Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 13, 2019 Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 12, 2019 Pulse Nightclub Anniversary Rep. Katherine Clark
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Three years ago, an act of brutality & hate stole 49 beautiful souls at #Pulse Nightclub. We will never forget the darkness of that night -- but neither will we forget our commitment to #HonorThemWithAction." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "49 deaths. 53 wounded. Countless lives forever changed. Three years after the Pulse shooting, it's long past time to act to end the epidemic of gun violence in America. #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Senator Markey and Representative Langevin Reintroduce Legislation to Hold Bad-Actor Gun Dealers Accountable Sen. Ed Markey, ...
June 12, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Three Years Since Orlando's Pulse Nightclub Shooting Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 12, 2019 Gun Violence Rep. Rashida Tlaib
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Three years ago at #Pulse nightclub, we lost 49 lives to hate. I still hold the pain of this tragedy deep in my heart. As president, I will end the NRA's reign & pass gun safety policy to save lives. We can--and we will--build a nation based on love & respect for one another." Sen. Cory Booker
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Three years have passed since the #Pulse Nightclub shooting. Unfortunately, little has changed in our nation's gun laws since this devastating attack on the LGBTQ community." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019 Gun Violence Rep. Ayanna Pressley
June 11, 2019 Reps. Speier, DeLauro, and Thompson Joined by Public health Experts in Demand for Gun Violence Research Funding Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
June 11, 2019 Congressman Massie Introduces Bill to Repeal Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
June 11, 2019 Chaos on the Southern Border and Crowdsourcing Environmental Data Rep. David Schweikert
June 11, 2019 Evans: "Reopen the Courthouse Doors for Victims of Gun Violence' Rep. Dwight Evans
June 11, 2019 Schiff, Blumenthal, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Give Gun Victims Their Day in Court Rep. Jason Crow, ...
June 11, 2019 Gun Violence Awareness Month Rep. Marc Veasey
June 10, 2019 Letter to Ann Marie Buerkle, Chairman of the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Menendez Calls for New, Tougher Controls on Toy Gun, Firearm Lookalikes Sen. Ed Markey, ...
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot accept the epidemic of gun violence in our country. The House has acted by passing #HR8 & #HR112, commonsense legislation to #EndGunViolence. I urge Senate Republicans to take up & pass these bills now to prevent violence in our communities. #WearOrange #Enough" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Honor Survivors of Homicide Victims Rep. Ayanna Pressley
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "For too long, the gun lobby's reflexively opposed gun safety reforms For too long, the GOP Majority has marched in lockstep with them It's past time for that to change @SenateMajLdr McConnell must call a vote on universal background checks #WearOrange" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to #WearOrange today in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. We must take action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Gun Violence Sen. Chris Murphy
June 5, 2019 Gun Violence Prevention Month Rep. Sylvia Garcia
June 5, 2019 Gun Violence Awareness Month Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
June 5, 2019 Bringing Sanctuary and Safety Back to American Communities Rep. Katherine Clark
June 5, 2019 Gun Violence Sen. Chris Murphy
June 4, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 4, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lucy McBath Rep. Lucy McBath
June 4, 2019 In Memory of the Victims of the Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Rep. Madeleine Dean
June 4, 2019 Federal Extreme Risk Protection Will Prevent Gun Deaths Rep. Lucy McBath
June 4, 2019 Take Action on Gun Violence Now Rep. Joe Morelle
June 4, 2019 Rep. McBath Introduces Legislation to Prevent Gun Violence Rep. Lucy McBath
June 4, 2019 Enough is Enough: Act Now to Stop Gun Violence Rep. Brad Schneider
June 3, 2019 Menendez, Wyden, Whitehouse Urge NRA to Allow Longtime Advertising Agency to Cooperate with Investigation Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 3, 2019 Statement on Virginia Beach Shooting Rep. Joyce Beatty
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence claimed 8 lives & wounded more than 40 in Chicago this past weekend alone. Thankful for the efforts of first responders & praying for the families impacted by more senseless gun violence. It's past time for the Senate to vote on gun reform." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019 The American People Deserve Action Rep. Mike Levin
June 3, 2019 Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2020 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2021 Through 2029--Motion to Proceed Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2019 Now is the Time for Action Rep. Gil Cisneros
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "It is long past time to bring a bill to improve gun safety to the Senate floor. The House already passed a bill this Congress. So why won't Leader McConnell allow background checks to get a vote, even a debate, in the Senate?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "97 percent of Americans support universal background checks for gun sales. The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan universal background check bill that would close the gun show and internet loopholes and require a FBI background check for all firearm transfers." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Four years ago, nine beautiful souls were murdered as they gathered in prayer at Mother Emanuel Church in SC. The pain of that day remains a constant reminder of the work we must do to fight racism & end the daily tragedy of gun violence in our nation." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 4 years since the tragic shooting at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church. As we remember the #Emanuel9, comfort the survivors, and thank those who responded that day, let us recommit to overcoming the evils of hatred & racism and work to prevent #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 14, 2019 Time - Our Republican Colleagues in the Senate Must Act to Break the Cycle of Gun Deaths Sen.Chris Murphy
June 13, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Study Connection Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings Rep.Mike Quigley
June 13, 2019 Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction of Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 13, 2019 Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 12, 2019 Pulse Nightclub Anniversary Rep.Katherine Clark
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Three years ago, an act of brutality & hate stole 49 beautiful souls at #Pulse Nightclub. We will never forget the darkness of that night -- but neither will we forget our commitment to #HonorThemWithAction." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "49 deaths. 53 wounded. Countless lives forever changed. Three years after the Pulse shooting, it's long past time to act to end the epidemic of gun violence in America. #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Senator Markey and Representative Langevin Reintroduce Legislation to Hold Bad-Actor Gun Dealers Accountable Sen.Ed Markey, ...
June 12, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Three Years Since Orlando's Pulse Nightclub Shooting Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 12, 2019 Gun Violence Rep.Rashida Tlaib
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Three years ago at #Pulse nightclub, we lost 49 lives to hate. I still hold the pain of this tragedy deep in my heart. As president, I will end the NRA's reign & pass gun safety policy to save lives. We can--and we will--build a nation based on love & respect for one another." Sen.Cory Booker
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Three years have passed since the #Pulse Nightclub shooting. Unfortunately, little has changed in our nation's gun laws since this devastating attack on the LGBTQ community." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019 Gun Violence Rep.Ayanna Pressley
June 11, 2019 Reps. Speier, DeLauro, and Thompson Joined by Public health Experts in Demand for Gun Violence Research Funding Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
June 11, 2019 Congressman Massie Introduces Bill to Repeal Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
June 11, 2019 Chaos on the Southern Border and Crowdsourcing Environmental Data Rep.David Schweikert
June 11, 2019 Evans: "Reopen the Courthouse Doors for Victims of Gun Violence' Rep.Dwight Evans
June 11, 2019 Schiff, Blumenthal, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Give Gun Victims Their Day in Court Rep.Jason Crow, ...
June 11, 2019 Gun Violence Awareness Month Rep.Marc Veasey
June 10, 2019 Letter to Ann Marie Buerkle, Chairman of the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Menendez Calls for New, Tougher Controls on Toy Gun, Firearm Lookalikes Sen.Ed Markey, ...
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot accept the epidemic of gun violence in our country. The House has acted by passing #HR8 & #HR112, commonsense legislation to #EndGunViolence. I urge Senate Republicans to take up & pass these bills now to prevent violence in our communities. #WearOrange #Enough" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Rep. Pressley Introduces Resolution to Honor Survivors of Homicide Victims Rep.Ayanna Pressley
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "For too long, the gun lobby's reflexively opposed gun safety reforms For too long, the GOP Majority has marched in lockstep with them It's past time for that to change @SenateMajLdr McConnell must call a vote on universal background checks #WearOrange" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to #WearOrange today in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. We must take action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Gun Violence Sen.Chris Murphy
June 5, 2019 Gun Violence Prevention Month Rep.Sylvia Garcia
June 5, 2019 Gun Violence Awareness Month Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
June 5, 2019 Bringing Sanctuary and Safety Back to American Communities Rep.Katherine Clark
June 5, 2019 Gun Violence Sen.Chris Murphy
June 4, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 4, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lucy McBath Rep.Lucy McBath
June 4, 2019 In Memory of the Victims of the Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Rep.Madeleine Dean
June 4, 2019 Federal Extreme Risk Protection Will Prevent Gun Deaths Rep.Lucy McBath
June 4, 2019 Take Action on Gun Violence Now Rep.Joe Morelle
June 4, 2019 Rep. McBath Introduces Legislation to Prevent Gun Violence Rep.Lucy McBath
June 4, 2019 Enough is Enough: Act Now to Stop Gun Violence Rep.Brad Schneider
June 3, 2019 Menendez, Wyden, Whitehouse Urge NRA to Allow Longtime Advertising Agency to Cooperate with Investigation Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 3, 2019 Statement on Virginia Beach Shooting Rep.Joyce Beatty
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence claimed 8 lives & wounded more than 40 in Chicago this past weekend alone. Thankful for the efforts of first responders & praying for the families impacted by more senseless gun violence. It's past time for the Senate to vote on gun reform." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019 The American People Deserve Action Rep.Mike Levin
June 3, 2019 Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2020 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2021 Through 2029--Motion to Proceed Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2019 Now is the Time for Action Rep.Gil Cisneros
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "It is long past time to bring a bill to improve gun safety to the Senate floor. The House already passed a bill this Congress. So why won't Leader McConnell allow background checks to get a vote, even a debate, in the Senate?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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