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July 11, 2022 Tweet - "Today, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was celebrated at the White House. I'm proud I helped this important legislation get signed into law, including provisions I secured to fund student mental health. There's still more to do to reduce gun violence in our communities." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 10, 2022 Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "In 2020-21, >1M NICS background checks were incomplete after 3 business days; then guns could be legally sold. It's how the Emanuel AME shooter got a gun. My bill to close this loophole passed the House. The Senate must send it to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence has a deadly hold on our nation. The Gun Violence Archive has counted over 300 mass shootings this year--including the horrifying tragedy in Highland Park. I recently spoke with @RepLucyMcBath about the fight to end this epidemic." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Maryland deserves gun safety measures that will save lives. I joined my colleagues in responding to the suspension of Maryland's "Good and Substantial Reason' standard for concealed carry permits." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Just stop selling--and making money off of--assault weapons. Full stop. The killer in Highland Park had a lot of guns. He brought the one that would kill the most people." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "After another holiday marred by gun violence, I'm thinking about the values of the Fourth of July and how I'm protecting them in the Senate. I believe in freedom from fear in public spaces. Freedom to choose. Freedom to love. I will continue to fight for these freedoms and more." Sen. Mark Warner
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 Congresswoman Tlaib Statement on the Safer Communities Gun Legislation Rep. Rashida Tlaib
July 5, 2022 Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State's "Good and Substantial Reason' Standard for Concealed Carry Permits Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 5, 2022 Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State's "Good and Substantial Reason' Standard for Concealed Carry Permits Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 5, 2022 The Congresswoman and Mayor Call for Additional Action in Wake of 30 Shot in Highland Park Mass Shooting & 70 Shot in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend Rep. Robin Kelly
July 5, 2022 McBath Statement on Highland Park Shooting Rep. Lucy McBath
July 5, 2022 MARYLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION MEMBERS RELEASE STATEMENT ON SUSPENSION OF STATE'S "GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL REASON' STANDARD FOR CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "The images and firsthand accounts emerging from Highland Park, Illinois are gut-wrenching. What should have been a joyous day of celebration was shattered by a hateful act of gun violence. Congress must do more to protect our communities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 5, 2022 Albany's New Unconstitutional Gun Control Laws Turn Adirondack Park Gun Owners Into Felons Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "The horrific mass shooting at the 4th of July parade in Highland Park is terrifying, and just heartbreaking. More innocent lives terrorized and taken away by the tragedy of gun violence." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I'm horrified to see the violence in Illinois, particularly on what should be a day of celebration. Gun violence tears apart communities, and I remain committed to seeking legislation and solutions that address it." Sen. Mark Warner
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I am devastated to hear about the mass shooting earlier today at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. My prayers are with the victims and their families. I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 4, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2022 Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Combat Anti-Second Amendment Woke Corporations Sen. Roger Marshall
June 29, 2022 Sen. Cramer Co-Sponsors Legislation to Allow COVID Money to be Used to Harden Schools Sen. Kevin Cramer
June 29, 2022 Congressman Supports Commonsense Gun Reform: "Protecting Our Kids Act" Rep. Hank Johnson
June 29, 2022 Letter to Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Demanding Answers Regarding Unprecedented Increase in Federal Firearm License Revocations Rep. Andy Biggs, ...
June 29, 2022 Tweet - "For nearly a decade, I've been fighting to close the boyfriend loophole. I talked with @people about how this reform will save lives -- and why I believe this is just the beginning of meaningful change." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 28, 2022 Foxx Cosponsors Bill To Restore Second Amendment Liberties Rep. Virginia Foxx
June 28, 2022 Letter to Toni Atkins, President pro Tempore of the California State Senate, and Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the California State Assembly - California Must Update Concealed Carry Permit Law Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
June 28, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On Bipartisan Gun Safety Package Becoming Law Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 28, 2022 Rep. Veasey Votes for Historic Gun Safety Package Rep. Marc Veasey
June 28, 2022 REP. NEGUSE APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT Rep. Joe Neguse
June 28, 2022 Plaskett Applauds Passage of the Bipartistan Safer Communities Act to Address Gun Violence Rep. Stacey Plaskett
June 27, 2022 Tweet - "Nearly 1 million women in America have reported being shot or shot at by their partners. The bipartisan Safer Communities Act will close the boyfriend loophole and keep guns out of the hands of abusive partners. This will save lives." Sen. Patty Murray
June 27, 2022 Beyer Hails "Most Important Gun Safety Law In Three Decades" Rep. Donald Beyer
June 27, 2022 Norton Thanks McGovern for Defeating Amendment Repealing D.C. Gun Violence Prevention Laws and Prohibiting D.C. from Regulating Guns in Future Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 27, 2022 Congresswoman Barragán Applauds Passage and President Biden's Signing of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Package Rep. Nanette Barragán
June 27, 2022 Rep. Aguilar Passes Historic Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Pete Aguilar
June 27, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers Rep. Paul Gosar, ...
June 27, 2022 Franklin Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights Rep. Clifford Franklin
June 27, 2022 Congressman Rogers' Statement on Gun Control Bill Rep. Hal Rogers
June 25, 2022 Shaheen Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Becoming Law Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 25, 2022 Congressman Al Green Votes for Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Rep. Al Green
June 25, 2022 Cornyn's Mental Health and School Safety Bill Signed Into Law Sen. John Cornyn
June 25, 2022 Tweet - "Was great to be in Hennepin County with domestic violence prevention advocates discussing the Senate's historic vote to make progress in closing the boyfriend loophole. I've been fighting for this for many years. Onward!" Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 25, 2022 Warner & Kaine Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Being Signed into Law Sen. Tim Kaine
June 25, 2022 Cantwell Statement on Passage of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 25, 2022 Warner & Kaine Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Being Signed Into Law Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Date Title Politician
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "Today, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was celebrated at the White House. I'm proud I helped this important legislation get signed into law, including provisions I secured to fund student mental health. There's still more to do to reduce gun violence in our communities." Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 10, 2022 Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "In 2020-21, >1M NICS background checks were incomplete after 3 business days; then guns could be legally sold. It's how the Emanuel AME shooter got a gun. My bill to close this loophole passed the House. The Senate must send it to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Gun violence has a deadly hold on our nation. The Gun Violence Archive has counted over 300 mass shootings this year--including the horrifying tragedy in Highland Park. I recently spoke with @RepLucyMcBath about the fight to end this epidemic." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Maryland deserves gun safety measures that will save lives. I joined my colleagues in responding to the suspension of Maryland's "Good and Substantial Reason' standard for concealed carry permits." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2022 Tweet - "Just stop selling--and making money off of--assault weapons. Full stop. The killer in Highland Park had a lot of guns. He brought the one that would kill the most people." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "After another holiday marred by gun violence, I'm thinking about the values of the Fourth of July and how I'm protecting them in the Senate. I believe in freedom from fear in public spaces. Freedom to choose. Freedom to love. I will continue to fight for these freedoms and more." Sen.Mark Warner
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 Congresswoman Tlaib Statement on the Safer Communities Gun Legislation Rep.Rashida Tlaib
July 5, 2022 Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State's "Good and Substantial Reason' Standard for Concealed Carry Permits Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 5, 2022 Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State's "Good and Substantial Reason' Standard for Concealed Carry Permits Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 5, 2022 The Congresswoman and Mayor Call for Additional Action in Wake of 30 Shot in Highland Park Mass Shooting & 70 Shot in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend Rep.Robin Kelly
July 5, 2022 McBath Statement on Highland Park Shooting Rep.Lucy McBath
July 5, 2022 MARYLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION MEMBERS RELEASE STATEMENT ON SUSPENSION OF STATE'S "GOOD AND SUBSTANTIAL REASON' STANDARD FOR CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "The images and firsthand accounts emerging from Highland Park, Illinois are gut-wrenching. What should have been a joyous day of celebration was shattered by a hateful act of gun violence. Congress must do more to protect our communities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 5, 2022 Albany's New Unconstitutional Gun Control Laws Turn Adirondack Park Gun Owners Into Felons Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "The horrific mass shooting at the 4th of July parade in Highland Park is terrifying, and just heartbreaking. More innocent lives terrorized and taken away by the tragedy of gun violence." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I'm horrified to see the violence in Illinois, particularly on what should be a day of celebration. Gun violence tears apart communities, and I remain committed to seeking legislation and solutions that address it." Sen.Mark Warner
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I am devastated to hear about the mass shooting earlier today at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. My prayers are with the victims and their families. I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 4, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2022 Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Combat Anti-Second Amendment Woke Corporations Sen.Roger Marshall
June 29, 2022 Sen. Cramer Co-Sponsors Legislation to Allow COVID Money to be Used to Harden Schools Sen.Kevin Cramer
June 29, 2022 Congressman Supports Commonsense Gun Reform: "Protecting Our Kids Act" Rep.Hank Johnson
June 29, 2022 Letter to Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Demanding Answers Regarding Unprecedented Increase in Federal Firearm License Revocations Rep.Andy Biggs, ...
June 29, 2022 Tweet - "For nearly a decade, I've been fighting to close the boyfriend loophole. I talked with @people about how this reform will save lives -- and why I believe this is just the beginning of meaningful change." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 28, 2022 Foxx Cosponsors Bill To Restore Second Amendment Liberties Rep.Virginia Foxx
June 28, 2022 Letter to Toni Atkins, President pro Tempore of the California State Senate, and Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the California State Assembly - California Must Update Concealed Carry Permit Law Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
June 28, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On Bipartisan Gun Safety Package Becoming Law Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 28, 2022 Rep. Veasey Votes for Historic Gun Safety Package Rep.Marc Veasey
June 28, 2022 REP. NEGUSE APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT Rep.Joe Neguse
June 28, 2022 Plaskett Applauds Passage of the Bipartistan Safer Communities Act to Address Gun Violence Rep.Stacey Plaskett
June 27, 2022 Tweet - "Nearly 1 million women in America have reported being shot or shot at by their partners. The bipartisan Safer Communities Act will close the boyfriend loophole and keep guns out of the hands of abusive partners. This will save lives." Sen.Patty Murray
June 27, 2022 Beyer Hails "Most Important Gun Safety Law In Three Decades" Rep.Donald Beyer
June 27, 2022 Norton Thanks McGovern for Defeating Amendment Repealing D.C. Gun Violence Prevention Laws and Prohibiting D.C. from Regulating Guns in Future Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 27, 2022 Congresswoman Barragán Applauds Passage and President Biden's Signing of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Package Rep.Nanette Barragán
June 27, 2022 Rep. Aguilar Passes Historic Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Pete Aguilar
June 27, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers Rep.Paul Gosar, ...
June 27, 2022 Franklin Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights Rep.Clifford Franklin
June 27, 2022 Congressman Rogers' Statement on Gun Control Bill Rep.Hal Rogers
June 25, 2022 Shaheen Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Becoming Law Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 25, 2022 Congressman Al Green Votes for Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Rep.Al Green
June 25, 2022 Cornyn's Mental Health and School Safety Bill Signed Into Law Sen.John Cornyn
June 25, 2022 Tweet - "Was great to be in Hennepin County with domestic violence prevention advocates discussing the Senate's historic vote to make progress in closing the boyfriend loophole. I've been fighting for this for many years. Onward!" Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 25, 2022 Warner & Kaine Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Being Signed into Law Sen.Tim Kaine
June 25, 2022 Cantwell Statement on Passage of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 25, 2022 Warner & Kaine Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Being Signed Into Law Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
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