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Aug. 9, 2019 Rep. Ben Cline Visits Southern Border and Holding Facilities Rep. Ben Cline
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Sen. Rick Scott to AG Barr: I'm Still Waiting on Information and Accountability on FBI Failures Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Violent white supremacy is the most dangerous form of domestic terrorism threatening our nation today. But instead of making this threat a top priority for law enforcement, the DOJ has decided to change their definition of domestic terrorism in order to avoid doing just that." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2019 The Washington Post - I'm a gun owner and NRA member. I support red-flag laws to help stop mass shootings Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 9, 2019 Rep Lieu Announces Encrypt Act Reintroduction at Defcon Rep. Ted Lieu
Aug. 8, 2019 The Hill - The violence paradox Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Bipartisan E&C leaders request GAO examination of DHS's new biosurveillance pilot program Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Senators Lankford, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect Victims of Natural Disasters Sen. James Lankford, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Pelosi Writes to President Trump Calling on Him to Bring McConnell, Senate Back to Washington to Consider House-Passed Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 8, 2019 Sen. Cruz in El Paso: 'In the Face of Horrible Evil, Texans Come Together' Sen. Ted Cruz
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Booker Call Out Barr, Wray For Inadequate Effort To Combat White Supremacist Terrorism Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Schumer Demands Department of Homeland Security Immediately Release Its Legally-Mandated, yet Overdue, Report on Customs Staffing at Northern Ports of Entry; Senator Says a Fully Staffed Northern Border Customs Personnel Is Paramount to Economy-Boosting Cross-Border Tourism, Trade & Security Sen. John Thune
Aug. 8, 2019 Tweet - "There's no question - violent white supremacy is the most dangerous form of domestic terrorism threatening our nation today. @SenBooker & I are asking the DOJ & FBI to investigate this threat w/ the same level of vigor & intensity as we saw following the Sept. 11 terror attacks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Six months of flooding has devastated Illinois. This declaration, requested by @GovPritzker and supported by the entire Illinois congressional delegation, will provide much-needed federal assistance to aid in the recovery process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to Jose Carrion, Chairman of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico - Velázquez, Menendez, Grijalva, Ocasio-Cortez Ask Oversight Board to Reconsider Cuts to Puerto Rico Healthcare, Education Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with HI. Sen. Mazie Hirono" Sen. Mazie Hirono
Aug. 7, 2019 In City Club Address, Duckworth Lays out Vision for How to Achieve True American Strength Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 7, 2019 Cornyn Returns to El Paso, Donates Blood, and Condemns Hate-Filled Act of White Supremacist Sen. John Cornyn
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Raskin Calls on House and Senate Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Address Rising Threat of White Supremacist Terrorism Rep. Brendan Boyle, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Chairman Thompson releases action plan to redouble efforts to address domestic terrorism threat Rep. Bennie Thompson
Aug. 6, 2019 Menendez, DeGette, Deutch, Titus Urge Congress to Pass their High-Capacity Magazine Ban Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I've been proud to visit #ElPaso with @RepEscobar & witness a diverse, thriving city. I stand in solidarity & mourn with her & all El Pasoans, and I continue to urge @senatemajldr to bring #HR8 to the Senate Floor immediately to prevent gun violence in our nation. #ElPasoStrong" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2019 Thompson statement on Trump speech Rep. Bennie Thompson
Aug. 5, 2019 Grassley Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas, & Dayton, Ohio Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett responds to recent HUD announcement regarding hurricane recovery funds Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I join in mourning victims in Ohio & Texas & will be thinking of their families in the days ahead. But mourning will mean nothing unless we take action. The Dem-led House passed legislation to ensure comprehensive background checks. The Senate must act." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2019 Johnson Statement on Mass Shootings Sen. Ron Johnson
Aug. 5, 2019 Congressman Cohen Reacts to Weekend Gun Violence Rep. Steve Cohen
Aug. 5, 2019 Congressman Raskin's Statement on Deadly Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 5, 2019 Rep. Burchett releases statement on El Paso, Dayton shootings Rep. Tim Burchett
Aug. 5, 2019 Costa Calls for Action on Gun Violence, Condemns Racism Rep. Jim Costa
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Lofgren and Bera final letter to Secretaries McAleenan and Pompeo re: PP9645 Rep. Ami Bera, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It has been more than 3 months since I led a letter to Attorney General Barr asking what specific steps the Justice Department is taking to combat white supremacist violence. I still have not received a response." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019 Rep. Hill: "We are in a dark place in our civil society" Rep. James Hill
Aug. 5, 2019 A Sickness in Our Nation Rep. Steve Scalise
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "White supremacists have accounted for more deaths than any other domestic terrorist group in recent years. This is a serious threat to the safety of our nation & we must redouble our efforts to address this senseless, hate-filled, & violent ideology." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago today, a white supremacist terrorist shot and killed six people worshipping at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Sikh gurdwara. And now, our nation is once again mourning the aftermath of yet another act of white supremacist terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "My statement regarding President Trump's call for bipartisan, bicameral cooperation following the mass murders in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-senate-republicans-ready-to-answer-presidents-call-to-action …" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 5, 2019 Fifth Congressional District claws back investments in counterterrorism nonprofit security Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Aug. 5, 2019 McConnell: Senate Republicans Ready to Answer President's Call to Action Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 4, 2019 Heinrich Responds to El Paso Shooting Sen. Martin Heinrich
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. 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 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 - "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 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 Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedies in El Paso & Dayton Sen. Pete Ricketts
Aug. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2019 Pingree Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio Rep. Chellie Pingree
Date Title Politician
Aug. 9, 2019 Rep. Ben Cline Visits Southern Border and Holding Facilities Rep.Ben Cline
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Sen. Rick Scott to AG Barr: I'm Still Waiting on Information and Accountability on FBI Failures Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Violent white supremacy is the most dangerous form of domestic terrorism threatening our nation today. But instead of making this threat a top priority for law enforcement, the DOJ has decided to change their definition of domestic terrorism in order to avoid doing just that." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2019 The Washington Post - I'm a gun owner and NRA member. I support red-flag laws to help stop mass shootings Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 9, 2019 Rep Lieu Announces Encrypt Act Reintroduction at Defcon Rep.Ted Lieu
Aug. 8, 2019 The Hill - The violence paradox Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Bipartisan E&C leaders request GAO examination of DHS's new biosurveillance pilot program Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Senators Lankford, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect Victims of Natural Disasters Sen.James Lankford, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Pelosi Writes to President Trump Calling on Him to Bring McConnell, Senate Back to Washington to Consider House-Passed Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 8, 2019 Sen. Cruz in El Paso: 'In the Face of Horrible Evil, Texans Come Together' Sen.Ted Cruz
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Booker Call Out Barr, Wray For Inadequate Effort To Combat White Supremacist Terrorism Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Schumer Demands Department of Homeland Security Immediately Release Its Legally-Mandated, yet Overdue, Report on Customs Staffing at Northern Ports of Entry; Senator Says a Fully Staffed Northern Border Customs Personnel Is Paramount to Economy-Boosting Cross-Border Tourism, Trade & Security Sen.John Thune
Aug. 8, 2019 Tweet - "There's no question - violent white supremacy is the most dangerous form of domestic terrorism threatening our nation today. @SenBooker & I are asking the DOJ & FBI to investigate this threat w/ the same level of vigor & intensity as we saw following the Sept. 11 terror attacks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Six months of flooding has devastated Illinois. This declaration, requested by @GovPritzker and supported by the entire Illinois congressional delegation, will provide much-needed federal assistance to aid in the recovery process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to Jose Carrion, Chairman of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico - Velázquez, Menendez, Grijalva, Ocasio-Cortez Ask Oversight Board to Reconsider Cuts to Puerto Rico Healthcare, Education Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with HI. Sen. Mazie Hirono" Sen.Mazie Hirono
Aug. 7, 2019 In City Club Address, Duckworth Lays out Vision for How to Achieve True American Strength Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 7, 2019 Cornyn Returns to El Paso, Donates Blood, and Condemns Hate-Filled Act of White Supremacist Sen.John Cornyn
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Raskin Calls on House and Senate Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Address Rising Threat of White Supremacist Terrorism Rep.Brendan Boyle, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Chairman Thompson releases action plan to redouble efforts to address domestic terrorism threat Rep.Bennie Thompson
Aug. 6, 2019 Menendez, DeGette, Deutch, Titus Urge Congress to Pass their High-Capacity Magazine Ban Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I've been proud to visit #ElPaso with @RepEscobar & witness a diverse, thriving city. I stand in solidarity & mourn with her & all El Pasoans, and I continue to urge @senatemajldr to bring #HR8 to the Senate Floor immediately to prevent gun violence in our nation. #ElPasoStrong" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2019 Thompson statement on Trump speech Rep.Bennie Thompson
Aug. 5, 2019 Grassley Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas, & Dayton, Ohio Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett responds to recent HUD announcement regarding hurricane recovery funds Rep.Stacey Plaskett
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I join in mourning victims in Ohio & Texas & will be thinking of their families in the days ahead. But mourning will mean nothing unless we take action. The Dem-led House passed legislation to ensure comprehensive background checks. The Senate must act." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2019 Johnson Statement on Mass Shootings Sen.Ron Johnson
Aug. 5, 2019 Congressman Cohen Reacts to Weekend Gun Violence Rep.Steve Cohen
Aug. 5, 2019 Congressman Raskin's Statement on Deadly Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 5, 2019 Rep. Burchett releases statement on El Paso, Dayton shootings Rep.Tim Burchett
Aug. 5, 2019 Costa Calls for Action on Gun Violence, Condemns Racism Rep.Jim Costa
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Lofgren and Bera final letter to Secretaries McAleenan and Pompeo re: PP9645 Rep.Ami Bera, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It has been more than 3 months since I led a letter to Attorney General Barr asking what specific steps the Justice Department is taking to combat white supremacist violence. I still have not received a response." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019 Rep. Hill: "We are in a dark place in our civil society" Rep.James Hill
Aug. 5, 2019 A Sickness in Our Nation Rep.Steve Scalise
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "White supremacists have accounted for more deaths than any other domestic terrorist group in recent years. This is a serious threat to the safety of our nation & we must redouble our efforts to address this senseless, hate-filled, & violent ideology." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago today, a white supremacist terrorist shot and killed six people worshipping at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Sikh gurdwara. And now, our nation is once again mourning the aftermath of yet another act of white supremacist terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "My statement regarding President Trump's call for bipartisan, bicameral cooperation following the mass murders in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-senate-republicans-ready-to-answer-presidents-call-to-action …" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 5, 2019 Fifth Congressional District claws back investments in counterterrorism nonprofit security Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Aug. 5, 2019 McConnell: Senate Republicans Ready to Answer President's Call to Action Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 4, 2019 Heinrich Responds to El Paso Shooting Sen.Martin Heinrich
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. 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 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 - "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 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 Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Tragedies in El Paso & Dayton Sen.Pete Ricketts
Aug. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2019 Pingree Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio Rep.Chellie Pingree
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