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Aug. 4, 2019 Reed Calls for U.S. Senate to Return to DC to Vote on Gun Safety Reforms Sen. Jack Reed
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday we learned of twenty dead and dozens injured in El Paso. Hate-filled, anti-immigrant manifesto. Texas open carry law. Military-grade weapons. Connect the dots and ask yourself when America will say enough." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2019 Pelosi Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 4, 2019 Murphy Statement on Weekend Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In less than 24 hours, another American community has been devastated by the tragedy of gun violence, this time in Dayton, Ohio. The hearts of all Americans break for the families & friends of those injured & murdered in this act of terror. #EnoughIsEnough" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 4, 2019 CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker" Sen. Cory Booker
Aug. 4, 2019 Heinrich Responds to El Paso Shooting Sen. Martin Heinrich
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We must confront the mass shootings that took place and call them what they are -- acts of domestic terrorism and white supremacy. There is a gun violence epidemic in America, but we cannot allow the slaughter of innocent to become our status quo. We can - we must - end this." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "THREAD: There is a sickness in our nation. Our religious & community institutions--the glue that bonds us--are declining as a central force in society, while the politicization of every aspect of life rises. These shooters turned to hatred & violence--as a result, dozens are dead." Rep. Steve Scalise
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting in El Paso was an act of terrorism and white supremacy. We must speak that truth and call these heinous acts by their names. It is the only way we can move forward with action to stop hatred and bigotry from claiming from lives." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The second mass shooting in 24 hours took the lives of nine people in Dayton -- loved ones, family members, and friends. Today, I am standing with the millions of Americans across the country to grieve those lost to the gun violence epidemic and call for action to #EndGunViolence." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Remarks During Press Conference with El Paso Elected Officials and Community and Faith Leaders in Response to Domestic Terrorism Investigation Rep. Veronica Escobar
Aug. 4, 2019 Nadler Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 4, 2019 Schumer Calls on Leader McConnell to Bring the Senate Back for Emergency Session to Take Action on Bipartisan House-Passed Gun Safety Legislation & Address Violence Torturing Every Corner of Country; 250th & 251 St Mass Shootings of The Year Demand Senate Be Allowed to Vote on Legislation House Passed in February to Enact Universal Gun Background Checks Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2019 Senator Shaheen Statement on Domestic Terrorism in El Paso and Dayton Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "El Paso, Dayton, one awful event after another. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must call the Senate back for an emergency session to put the House-passed universal background checks legislation on the Senate floor for debate and a vote immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Mother Emanuel AME Church. Tree of Life Synagogue. Cielo Vista Massacre. White Supremacy = Domestic Terrorism. It must be crushed. Not coddled. There are not very fine people on both sides" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 4, 2019 DeLauro Statement on El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 4, 2019 Rep. Chris Smith on El Paso and Dayton Rep. Chris Smith
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell, we say: #EnoughIsEnough Stop blocking gun safety reforms over 90% of Americans support Gavel the Senate into emergency session to take immediate action on the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Three mass shootings in one week where weapons of war were used to take innocent lives. Now Dayton. The failure of Washington to act is a moral failure when a majority of Americans are demanding action and want to confront gun violence like the public health crisis it is." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2019 Young Statement on Shootings in Texas and Ohio Sen. Todd Young
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our hearts go out to Dayton, Ohio. As we mourn at least 250 mass shootings in America this year, we must address domestic terrorism and its causes. #enoughisenough" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2019 Wasserman Schultz on Announcement of All Youth Being Moved From Homestead Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Aug. 3, 2019 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on El Paso Shooting Sen. Ted Cruz
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "We are closely monitoring the situation in El Paso. While we are grateful for heroic first responders, our hearts ache for the families of those who were killed & the injured. Action must be taken to finally #EndGunViolence." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 3, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in El Paso, Texas Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Again, a community is heartbroken by a mass shooting that has taken the lives of far too many. I am outraged that Senate Republicans refuse to take up legislation passed by House Democrats to ensure background checks. These tragedies must not continue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2019 Merkley Statement on Closure of Homestead Child Prison Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 3, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Shooting in El Paso Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The entire nation is horrified by today's senseless violence in El Paso. Elaine's and my prayers go out to the victims of this terrible violence, their families and friends, and the brave first responders who charged into harm's way." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 3, 2019 Lujan Statement on Shooting in El Paso Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Nine years ago, @BarackObama signed into law my Fair Sentencing Act, a compromise bill which dramatically lowered the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine. It was the first law to counter the war on drugs by reducing unfair federal drug sentences." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2019 Congressman Veasey Statement on Shooting in El Paso, Texas Rep. Marc Veasey
Aug. 3, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on Tragic Shooting in El Paso Rep. Veronica Escobar
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The situation in El Paso is heartbreaking. We are so grateful to the first responders on the scene. I am praying for the victims, the survivors, and their families. We must act to help end gun violence in America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today's tragic shooting in El Paso is devastating. As a nation, we grieve. As a Congress, we must act. When is enough enough?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Back home after visiting asylum seekers on the border. Trump's new Wait-in-Mexico protocol is another nasty & xenophobic scheme. Asylum seekers are entitled to due process here. Those rights should be vindicated in America." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 3, 2019 Meng Statement on Trump Administration Terminating Family Reunification Programs for Haitians and Filipino World War II Veterans Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Sickening to learn this morning of another mass murder in Dayton, Ohio overnight. Two horrifying acts of violence in less than 24 hours. We stand with law enforcement as they continue working to keep Americans safe and bring justice." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The tragedy in El Paso is heartbreaking & my prayers are with the victims, those injured & their loved ones. The gun violence epidemic plagues our nation each and every day. We must act now. Commonsense gun reforms will help save countless lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2019 Sullivan, Coons Introduce E-Service Act to Better Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence Sen. Dan Sullivan
Aug. 2, 2019 U.S. Sen. John Kennedy Files Legislation To Protect Children From Sexual Predators Sen. John Kennedy, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Omar, 42 Members of Congress Urge Transparency from Trump Administration on the Removal of Eritreans Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Rep. Clarke Statement on Eric Garner's Killer's Lenient Suspension Rep. Yvette Clarke
Aug. 2, 2019 Schneider Completes Visit to U.S.-Mexico Border to Investigate Impact of Trump Administration Immigration Policies Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - Gillibrand Calls On Department Of Justice Inspector General To Review AG Barr's Decision Not To Charge NYPD Officer In Garner Case Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Bennet Calls on DHS to Reverse Decision to Expand Fast-Track Deportation Regulations Sen. Michael Bennet
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Peters Urges Customs and Border Protection to Assign Customs Officer to Sawyer International Airport Sen. Gary Peters
Date Title Politician
Aug. 4, 2019 Reed Calls for U.S. Senate to Return to DC to Vote on Gun Safety Reforms Sen.Jack Reed
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday we learned of twenty dead and dozens injured in El Paso. Hate-filled, anti-immigrant manifesto. Texas open carry law. Military-grade weapons. Connect the dots and ask yourself when America will say enough." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2019 Pelosi Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 4, 2019 Murphy Statement on Weekend Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In less than 24 hours, another American community has been devastated by the tragedy of gun violence, this time in Dayton, Ohio. The hearts of all Americans break for the families & friends of those injured & murdered in this act of terror. #EnoughIsEnough" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 4, 2019 CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker" Sen.Cory Booker
Aug. 4, 2019 Heinrich Responds to El Paso Shooting Sen.Martin Heinrich
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We must confront the mass shootings that took place and call them what they are -- acts of domestic terrorism and white supremacy. There is a gun violence epidemic in America, but we cannot allow the slaughter of innocent to become our status quo. We can - we must - end this." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "THREAD: There is a sickness in our nation. Our religious & community institutions--the glue that bonds us--are declining as a central force in society, while the politicization of every aspect of life rises. These shooters turned to hatred & violence--as a result, dozens are dead." Rep.Steve Scalise
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting in El Paso was an act of terrorism and white supremacy. We must speak that truth and call these heinous acts by their names. It is the only way we can move forward with action to stop hatred and bigotry from claiming from lives." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The second mass shooting in 24 hours took the lives of nine people in Dayton -- loved ones, family members, and friends. Today, I am standing with the millions of Americans across the country to grieve those lost to the gun violence epidemic and call for action to #EndGunViolence." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Remarks During Press Conference with El Paso Elected Officials and Community and Faith Leaders in Response to Domestic Terrorism Investigation Rep.Veronica Escobar
Aug. 4, 2019 Nadler Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 4, 2019 Schumer Calls on Leader McConnell to Bring the Senate Back for Emergency Session to Take Action on Bipartisan House-Passed Gun Safety Legislation & Address Violence Torturing Every Corner of Country; 250th & 251 St Mass Shootings of The Year Demand Senate Be Allowed to Vote on Legislation House Passed in February to Enact Universal Gun Background Checks Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2019 Senator Shaheen Statement on Domestic Terrorism in El Paso and Dayton Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "El Paso, Dayton, one awful event after another. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must call the Senate back for an emergency session to put the House-passed universal background checks legislation on the Senate floor for debate and a vote immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Mother Emanuel AME Church. Tree of Life Synagogue. Cielo Vista Massacre. White Supremacy = Domestic Terrorism. It must be crushed. Not coddled. There are not very fine people on both sides" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 4, 2019 DeLauro Statement on El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 4, 2019 Rep. Chris Smith on El Paso and Dayton Rep.Chris Smith
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell, we say: #EnoughIsEnough Stop blocking gun safety reforms over 90% of Americans support Gavel the Senate into emergency session to take immediate action on the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Three mass shootings in one week where weapons of war were used to take innocent lives. Now Dayton. The failure of Washington to act is a moral failure when a majority of Americans are demanding action and want to confront gun violence like the public health crisis it is." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2019 Young Statement on Shootings in Texas and Ohio Sen.Todd Young
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our hearts go out to Dayton, Ohio. As we mourn at least 250 mass shootings in America this year, we must address domestic terrorism and its causes. #enoughisenough" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2019 Wasserman Schultz on Announcement of All Youth Being Moved From Homestead Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Aug. 3, 2019 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on El Paso Shooting Sen.Ted Cruz
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "We are closely monitoring the situation in El Paso. While we are grateful for heroic first responders, our hearts ache for the families of those who were killed & the injured. Action must be taken to finally #EndGunViolence." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 3, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in El Paso, Texas Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Again, a community is heartbroken by a mass shooting that has taken the lives of far too many. I am outraged that Senate Republicans refuse to take up legislation passed by House Democrats to ensure background checks. These tragedies must not continue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2019 Merkley Statement on Closure of Homestead Child Prison Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 3, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Shooting in El Paso Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The entire nation is horrified by today's senseless violence in El Paso. Elaine's and my prayers go out to the victims of this terrible violence, their families and friends, and the brave first responders who charged into harm's way." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 3, 2019 Lujan Statement on Shooting in El Paso Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Nine years ago, @BarackObama signed into law my Fair Sentencing Act, a compromise bill which dramatically lowered the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine. It was the first law to counter the war on drugs by reducing unfair federal drug sentences." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2019 Congressman Veasey Statement on Shooting in El Paso, Texas Rep.Marc Veasey
Aug. 3, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on Tragic Shooting in El Paso Rep.Veronica Escobar
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The situation in El Paso is heartbreaking. We are so grateful to the first responders on the scene. I am praying for the victims, the survivors, and their families. We must act to help end gun violence in America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today's tragic shooting in El Paso is devastating. As a nation, we grieve. As a Congress, we must act. When is enough enough?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Back home after visiting asylum seekers on the border. Trump's new Wait-in-Mexico protocol is another nasty & xenophobic scheme. Asylum seekers are entitled to due process here. Those rights should be vindicated in America." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 3, 2019 Meng Statement on Trump Administration Terminating Family Reunification Programs for Haitians and Filipino World War II Veterans Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Sickening to learn this morning of another mass murder in Dayton, Ohio overnight. Two horrifying acts of violence in less than 24 hours. We stand with law enforcement as they continue working to keep Americans safe and bring justice." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The tragedy in El Paso is heartbreaking & my prayers are with the victims, those injured & their loved ones. The gun violence epidemic plagues our nation each and every day. We must act now. Commonsense gun reforms will help save countless lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2019 Sullivan, Coons Introduce E-Service Act to Better Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence Sen.Dan Sullivan
Aug. 2, 2019 U.S. Sen. John Kennedy Files Legislation To Protect Children From Sexual Predators Sen.John Kennedy, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Omar, 42 Members of Congress Urge Transparency from Trump Administration on the Removal of Eritreans Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Rep. Clarke Statement on Eric Garner's Killer's Lenient Suspension Rep.Yvette Clarke
Aug. 2, 2019 Schneider Completes Visit to U.S.-Mexico Border to Investigate Impact of Trump Administration Immigration Policies Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - Gillibrand Calls On Department Of Justice Inspector General To Review AG Barr's Decision Not To Charge NYPD Officer In Garner Case Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Bennet Calls on DHS to Reverse Decision to Expand Fast-Track Deportation Regulations Sen.Michael Bennet
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Peters Urges Customs and Border Protection to Assign Customs Officer to Sawyer International Airport Sen.Gary Peters
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