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May 14, 2022 Stefanik Statement on Buffalo Tragedy Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 14, 2022 Tweet - "I'm actively monitoring the situation with the grocery store shooting in Buffalo. We are standing with the people of Buffalo. If you're in Buffalo, please follow the guidance of local law enforcement." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2022 Tweet - "Ahead of Mother's Day tomorrow, I talked with Not Another Child to hear from mothers who have lost children to gun violence. We mourn with them. We continue the work to expand funding for community violence intervention programs and to pass meaningful gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2022 Velázquez on Deadly Shooting in Ozone Park Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 25, 2022 Schumer: Syracuse Experiencing Back to Back Worst Years of Gun Violence in Last Decade; Schumer Launches Major Push to Quadruple Funding for New Community-based Violence Intervention Grant Program to Combat Wave of Gun Violence Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2022 Schumer: Newburgh & Poughkeepsie Shootings Rose by 72% Last Year Alone, the Highest Jump in Years; Standing With Advocates & Officials From Orange and Dutchess Counties, Schumer Launches Major Push to Quadruple Funding for New Community-based Violence Intervention Grant Program to Combat Hudson Valley Surge in Gun Violence Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2022 Jacobs Leads Colleagues in Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 11, 2022 Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
April 10, 2022 Tweet - "I'm working for action from ATF to rein in ghost guns. Ghost guns are bought and sold in kits. They can be bought online. They come without background checks or serial numbers. ATF must act on its proposed rule now to close this dangerous gun-law loophole." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Grace Meng, ...
April 3, 2022 Tweet - "The news of the shooting in Sacramento is heartbreaking. We are praying for the victims and their families. This cannot continue. We will continue the work to pass meaningful gun safety legislation in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2022 Tenney Highlights Support for 2nd Amendment, Gun Rights Legislation Rep. Claudia Tenney
March 18, 2022 Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Moment of Silence on House Floor to Honor Fallen NYPD Officers Lost to Gun Violence Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "Gun Violence Survivors Week helps share the stories of the survivors of gun violence and how they've lived with the trauma they've endured. As we honor #GVSurvivorsWeek, Senate Democrats continue to work for meaningful, commonsense gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2022 Readout Following Espaillat Meeting with President Biden and NYC Mayor Adams to Discuss Actions to Reduce Gun Crime and Strengthen Federal and Local Efforts for Community Intervention Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet: NY's new task force on illegal guns will be critical for data-sharing, crime gun tracing, intel gathering And these plans to beat back illegal guns & traffickers must be fueled by federal funding--specifically at the ATF That's why I'm working for $1.5B in federal funds for ATF Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2022 Gillibrand, Maloney, Call For Passage Of Federal Gun Trafficking Legislation Alongside Jennifer Pryear, Mother Of Nyasia Pryear-Yard, And Gun Safety Advocates Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 24, 2022 Malliotakis Statement on Mayor's Blueprint to End Gun Violence Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Malliotakis Statement on NYPD Detective Shot on Staten Island Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 26 lives--children and educators--taken in a senseless act of gun violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School nine years ago. We honor them--and all those lost every day to gun violence--by continuing to work for meaningful gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Pascrell, Colleagues Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I stood at @SAVEEastHarlem with @RepEspaillat , @AlvinBraggNYC , & families who've lost loved ones to gun violence & were helped by these Community Violence Intervention programs These proven programs work I'm working for billions to fund them in NY & the US in Build Back Better" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2021 Schumer, Espaillat, Bragg: Gun Violence Continues to Plague NY Communities, Especially communities of color; Push to include at least $5 Billion in funding for Community-Based Violence Intervention Programs in Build Back Better Act to combat historic surg Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "In this epidemic of gun violence, this case is critical Allowing concealed carry in NY subways, crowded streets, airports, and more would put the public at unacceptable risk @NewYorkStateAG is arguing for us In the Senate, I'll keep working to prioritize gun safety legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history. We must honor them by combatting the deadly scourge of antisemitism in all its forms. I'll keep working for programs like Nonprofit Security Grant Program to keep our houses of worship safe & to prioritize gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "I stood at @LIFECampInc in Queens with families who've lost loved ones to gun violence and were helped by Community Violence Intervention programs These proven programs work and deserve robust funding I'm working for billions to fund them in NY and the US in Build Back Better" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Ghost guns are bought and sold in pieces or kits and come without background checks or serial numbers. There's a proposed rule from ATF to close this dangerous loophole in our gun laws and require background checks. The ATF must enact this rule now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Today in NY, I joined @DavilaAssembly, @BrooklynDA, @SalazarSenate, @EmilyAssembly, @YourFavoriteASW to march against the rise in gun violence since the pandemic began I'm working to fully fund Community Violence Intervention programs & pass gun safety legislation in the Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, El Paso lost 23 innocent lives to gun violence, one of the deadliest attacks against the Latino community in recent history. We honor their memories through action. #ElPasoStrong This Senate will move forward on gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Congresswoman Tenney Leads 175 House Members in Effort to Defend Second Amendment Rights Rep. Claudia Tenney
July 20, 2021 Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 20, 2021 Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 11, 2021 Tweet - "NRA claimed they were "bankrupt' to escape the NY Attorney General's jurisdiction But they've been spending millions on ads, mailers, texts, TV, & more to stop common sense gun reforms The U.S. Department of Justice must investigate if NRA committed fraud or other offenses ASAP" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2021 Defending Right to Bear Arms Rep. Claudia Tenney
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "Five years ago, the Pulse Nightclub shooting horrifically took 49 lives. We must take action to honor their lives. This Senate will vote to take action to help stop the epidemic of gun violence. And this Senate will vote on the Equality Act and stand with the LGBTQ+ community." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2021 Reps. Watson Coleman, Pallone, Sires and Espaillat Lead Introduction of Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by today's shooting in San Jose. Enough is enough. We must stand together to break this cycle of suffering. This Senate will move forward on gun safety legislation to help end the gun violence epidemic in America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2021 Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security - An Unending Crisis: Essential Steps to Reducing Gun Violence and Mass Shootings Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures across America are working to make it easier to buy guns without training or license, but harder for Americans of color to vote I will bring legislation to the floor to help end gun violence I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the floor to restore democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2021 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the U.S. and Hon. Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Malliotakis Asks Feds to Step In After Shootings Skyrocket Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
May 6, 2021 Meng, Markey Lead Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Keep in Place Strict Regulatory Control Over 3-D Printable Firearms Rep. Grace Meng
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "We're closely monitoring the situation in West Hempstead. I'm praying for the families of those impacted and for our first responders. This Senate must and will move forward on legislation to help stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're heartbroken to learn the shooting in Indianapolis killed 8 people--including 4 members of the Sikh community. We must all stand together to stop the gun violence epidemic that has cost too many American lives. The Senate will move forward on gun safety legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today, as we grieve those killed in Indianapolis, we also mark the 14th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, in which 32 lives were lost. I will bring gun violence prevention legislation to the Senate floor. We must break this cycle of suffering in America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "We grieve with the people of Indianapolis. My heart goes out to the families of the 8 people who were killed and to the survivors. The Senate will act to address this epidemic in America. I will bring legislation to prevent gun violence to the Senate floor for a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2021 Nadler & Jackson Lee Applaud President Biden's Executive Actions on Gun Violence Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's actions to combat gun violence are significant steps to helping end our country's gun violence epidemic. This Senate will act to address this epidemic. And I will bring gun violence prevention legislation to the Senate floor for a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2021 Stefanik Statement on President Biden's Gun Control Orders Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 8, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Biden Administration's Gun Violence Prevention Actions Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Majority Leader - Neguse, Spanberger Lead 65 Colleagues in Pressing Senate Majority Leader to Vote on Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
April 2, 2021 Gillibrand Joins Bicameral Push For Gun Records Restoration And Preservation Act To Strengthen Efforts To Prevent Gun Violence Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2021 Tweet - "Under current law--the DOJ can act now to tackle the rising threat of untraceable, undetectable ghost guns. These ghost guns are bought and sold in pieces or kits and come without background checks or serial numbers. The DOJ can close this dangerous loophole in our gun laws now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence in this country. I will put a bill to help stop gun violence on the floor of the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "We grieve with Colorado, with Georgia, and with those across America whose lives have been forever marred by gun violence. We cannot accept this as normal. Make no mistake: This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and #StopAsianHate in this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "The Judiciary Committee yesterday heard from witnesses about proposals to reduce gun violence The stories are heartbreaking I will put legislation to address gun violence on the floor of the Senate This Senate will act to address this epidemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the people of Boulder and the families of those who lost their lives. This unrelenting epidemic of gun violence steals innocent lives with alarming regularity in America. I will bring universal background checks legislation to the Senate floor" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today on several commonsense proposals to help stop gun violence. This Senate will address the epidemic of gun violence in this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "We are closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Boulder, Colorado. I'm praying for the Boulder community and the first responders. I'm mourning for those we've lost. This Senate must and will move forward on legislation to help stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill Addressing Gun Smuggling, Improving Safeguards Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Capt. Jay Baker's rhetoric rationalizing the Atlanta shootings suspect's actions was unacceptable His comments undermined the pain of the victims' loved ones, public faith in the investigation, and the fear in the Asian American community amid a rising tide of violence and hate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
May 14, 2022 Stefanik Statement on Buffalo Tragedy Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 14, 2022 Tweet - "I'm actively monitoring the situation with the grocery store shooting in Buffalo. We are standing with the people of Buffalo. If you're in Buffalo, please follow the guidance of local law enforcement." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2022 Tweet - "Ahead of Mother's Day tomorrow, I talked with Not Another Child to hear from mothers who have lost children to gun violence. We mourn with them. We continue the work to expand funding for community violence intervention programs and to pass meaningful gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2022 Velázquez on Deadly Shooting in Ozone Park Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 25, 2022 Schumer: Syracuse Experiencing Back to Back Worst Years of Gun Violence in Last Decade; Schumer Launches Major Push to Quadruple Funding for New Community-based Violence Intervention Grant Program to Combat Wave of Gun Violence Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2022 Schumer: Newburgh & Poughkeepsie Shootings Rose by 72% Last Year Alone, the Highest Jump in Years; Standing With Advocates & Officials From Orange and Dutchess Counties, Schumer Launches Major Push to Quadruple Funding for New Community-based Violence Intervention Grant Program to Combat Hudson Valley Surge in Gun Violence Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2022 Jacobs Leads Colleagues in Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 11, 2022 Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
April 10, 2022 Tweet - "I'm working for action from ATF to rein in ghost guns. Ghost guns are bought and sold in kits. They can be bought online. They come without background checks or serial numbers. ATF must act on its proposed rule now to close this dangerous gun-law loophole." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Grace Meng, ...
April 3, 2022 Tweet - "The news of the shooting in Sacramento is heartbreaking. We are praying for the victims and their families. This cannot continue. We will continue the work to pass meaningful gun safety legislation in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2022 Tenney Highlights Support for 2nd Amendment, Gun Rights Legislation Rep.Claudia Tenney
March 18, 2022 Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Moment of Silence on House Floor to Honor Fallen NYPD Officers Lost to Gun Violence Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "Gun Violence Survivors Week helps share the stories of the survivors of gun violence and how they've lived with the trauma they've endured. As we honor #GVSurvivorsWeek, Senate Democrats continue to work for meaningful, commonsense gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2022 Readout Following Espaillat Meeting with President Biden and NYC Mayor Adams to Discuss Actions to Reduce Gun Crime and Strengthen Federal and Local Efforts for Community Intervention Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet: NY's new task force on illegal guns will be critical for data-sharing, crime gun tracing, intel gathering And these plans to beat back illegal guns & traffickers must be fueled by federal funding--specifically at the ATF That's why I'm working for $1.5B in federal funds for ATF Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2022 Gillibrand, Maloney, Call For Passage Of Federal Gun Trafficking Legislation Alongside Jennifer Pryear, Mother Of Nyasia Pryear-Yard, And Gun Safety Advocates Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 24, 2022 Malliotakis Statement on Mayor's Blueprint to End Gun Violence Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Malliotakis Statement on NYPD Detective Shot on Staten Island Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 26 lives--children and educators--taken in a senseless act of gun violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School nine years ago. We honor them--and all those lost every day to gun violence--by continuing to work for meaningful gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Pascrell, Colleagues Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I stood at @SAVEEastHarlem with @RepEspaillat , @AlvinBraggNYC , & families who've lost loved ones to gun violence & were helped by these Community Violence Intervention programs These proven programs work I'm working for billions to fund them in NY & the US in Build Back Better" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2021 Schumer, Espaillat, Bragg: Gun Violence Continues to Plague NY Communities, Especially communities of color; Push to include at least $5 Billion in funding for Community-Based Violence Intervention Programs in Build Back Better Act to combat historic surg Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "In this epidemic of gun violence, this case is critical Allowing concealed carry in NY subways, crowded streets, airports, and more would put the public at unacceptable risk @NewYorkStateAG is arguing for us In the Senate, I'll keep working to prioritize gun safety legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history. We must honor them by combatting the deadly scourge of antisemitism in all its forms. I'll keep working for programs like Nonprofit Security Grant Program to keep our houses of worship safe & to prioritize gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "I stood at @LIFECampInc in Queens with families who've lost loved ones to gun violence and were helped by Community Violence Intervention programs These proven programs work and deserve robust funding I'm working for billions to fund them in NY and the US in Build Back Better" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Ghost guns are bought and sold in pieces or kits and come without background checks or serial numbers. There's a proposed rule from ATF to close this dangerous loophole in our gun laws and require background checks. The ATF must enact this rule now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Today in NY, I joined @DavilaAssembly, @BrooklynDA, @SalazarSenate, @EmilyAssembly, @YourFavoriteASW to march against the rise in gun violence since the pandemic began I'm working to fully fund Community Violence Intervention programs & pass gun safety legislation in the Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, El Paso lost 23 innocent lives to gun violence, one of the deadliest attacks against the Latino community in recent history. We honor their memories through action. #ElPasoStrong This Senate will move forward on gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Congresswoman Tenney Leads 175 House Members in Effort to Defend Second Amendment Rights Rep.Claudia Tenney
July 20, 2021 Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 20, 2021 Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 11, 2021 Tweet - "NRA claimed they were "bankrupt' to escape the NY Attorney General's jurisdiction But they've been spending millions on ads, mailers, texts, TV, & more to stop common sense gun reforms The U.S. Department of Justice must investigate if NRA committed fraud or other offenses ASAP" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2021 Defending Right to Bear Arms Rep.Claudia Tenney
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "Five years ago, the Pulse Nightclub shooting horrifically took 49 lives. We must take action to honor their lives. This Senate will vote to take action to help stop the epidemic of gun violence. And this Senate will vote on the Equality Act and stand with the LGBTQ+ community." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2021 Reps. Watson Coleman, Pallone, Sires and Espaillat Lead Introduction of Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by today's shooting in San Jose. Enough is enough. We must stand together to break this cycle of suffering. This Senate will move forward on gun safety legislation to help end the gun violence epidemic in America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2021 Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security - An Unending Crisis: Essential Steps to Reducing Gun Violence and Mass Shootings Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures across America are working to make it easier to buy guns without training or license, but harder for Americans of color to vote I will bring legislation to the floor to help end gun violence I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the floor to restore democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2021 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the U.S. and Hon. Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Malliotakis Asks Feds to Step In After Shootings Skyrocket Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
May 6, 2021 Meng, Markey Lead Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Keep in Place Strict Regulatory Control Over 3-D Printable Firearms Rep.Grace Meng
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "We're closely monitoring the situation in West Hempstead. I'm praying for the families of those impacted and for our first responders. This Senate must and will move forward on legislation to help stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're heartbroken to learn the shooting in Indianapolis killed 8 people--including 4 members of the Sikh community. We must all stand together to stop the gun violence epidemic that has cost too many American lives. The Senate will move forward on gun safety legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today, as we grieve those killed in Indianapolis, we also mark the 14th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, in which 32 lives were lost. I will bring gun violence prevention legislation to the Senate floor. We must break this cycle of suffering in America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "We grieve with the people of Indianapolis. My heart goes out to the families of the 8 people who were killed and to the survivors. The Senate will act to address this epidemic in America. I will bring legislation to prevent gun violence to the Senate floor for a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2021 Nadler & Jackson Lee Applaud President Biden's Executive Actions on Gun Violence Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's actions to combat gun violence are significant steps to helping end our country's gun violence epidemic. This Senate will act to address this epidemic. And I will bring gun violence prevention legislation to the Senate floor for a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2021 Stefanik Statement on President Biden's Gun Control Orders Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 8, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Biden Administration's Gun Violence Prevention Actions Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Majority Leader - Neguse, Spanberger Lead 65 Colleagues in Pressing Senate Majority Leader to Vote on Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
April 2, 2021 Gillibrand Joins Bicameral Push For Gun Records Restoration And Preservation Act To Strengthen Efforts To Prevent Gun Violence Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2021 Tweet - "Under current law--the DOJ can act now to tackle the rising threat of untraceable, undetectable ghost guns. These ghost guns are bought and sold in pieces or kits and come without background checks or serial numbers. The DOJ can close this dangerous loophole in our gun laws now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence in this country. I will put a bill to help stop gun violence on the floor of the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "We grieve with Colorado, with Georgia, and with those across America whose lives have been forever marred by gun violence. We cannot accept this as normal. Make no mistake: This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and #StopAsianHate in this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "The Judiciary Committee yesterday heard from witnesses about proposals to reduce gun violence The stories are heartbreaking I will put legislation to address gun violence on the floor of the Senate This Senate will act to address this epidemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the people of Boulder and the families of those who lost their lives. This unrelenting epidemic of gun violence steals innocent lives with alarming regularity in America. I will bring universal background checks legislation to the Senate floor" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today on several commonsense proposals to help stop gun violence. This Senate will address the epidemic of gun violence in this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "We are closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Boulder, Colorado. I'm praying for the Boulder community and the first responders. I'm mourning for those we've lost. This Senate must and will move forward on legislation to help stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill Addressing Gun Smuggling, Improving Safeguards Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Capt. Jay Baker's rhetoric rationalizing the Atlanta shootings suspect's actions was unacceptable His comments undermined the pain of the victims' loved ones, public faith in the investigation, and the fear in the Asian American community amid a rising tide of violence and hate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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