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June 23, 2022
Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Easing State Concealed Carry Restrictions
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 22, 2022
Tweet - "This Senate is now on the brink of passing the first significant gun safety bill in decades. This is real progress. It will save lives. And I intend to keep the process moving quickly to secure final passage before the end of the week."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2022
Tweet - "This bipartisan gun-safety legislation is progress and will save lives. While it's not everything we want, it's urgently-needed. I'll put this life-saving bill up for a vote--with an initial procedural vote as soon as tonight and then move to final passage as quickly as possible."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2022
ICYMI: The Buffalo News: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's Crackdown On Gun Trafficking Included In Compromise
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2022
Meng, Jacobs, and Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Enhanced Body Armor Out of the Hands of Mass Shooters
Rep. Grace Meng
June 16, 2022
ICYMI: Buffalo News Editorial Board Praises Senator Gillibrand's Proposal To Fight Gun Trafficking
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 15, 2022
Tweet - "Americans are tired of the insanity and inaction on gun violence The Senate has a chance to take action on meaningful gun safety legislation The framework is far from perfect, but it will help save lives And once the text of the bill is done, I will put it on the Senate floor"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2022
Senator Gillibrand Highlights Provisions Of Her Federal Gun Trafficking Bill Included In The Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 14, 2022
Senator Gillibrand Highlights Provisions Of Her Federal Gun Trafficking Bill Included In The Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 14, 2022
Senator Gillibrand Highlights Provisions Of Her Federal Gun Trafficking Bill Included In The Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 13, 2022
Tweet - "The Senate now has a path to move forward on legislation that will save lives. The announcement of a gun-safety framework brings us one step closer to responding to the plague of gun violence that has terrorized our nation. I intend to bring this bill to the floor for a vote."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2022
Schumer Statement On The Announcement Of A Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2022
Tweet - "Today's announcement of a gun-safety framework is a good first step toward ending inaction on the gun violence epidemic plaguing our country. I will put this bill on the floor as soon as possible so the Senate can act quickly to advance gun-safety legislation."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2022
Gillibrand Statement On Announcement Of Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 9, 2022
Espaillat, Escobar Resolution Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 8, 2022
Chairman Nadler Floor Statement for Protecting Our Kids Act
Rep. Yvette Clarke
June 8, 2022
Chairman Nadler and Mayor Adams Issue Joint Statement
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 8, 2022
Chairman Nadler and Mayor Adams Issue Joint Statement
Rep. Yvette Clarke
June 8, 2022
Rep. Garbarino Issues Statement Following His Vote Against Democrats' Gun Control Package
Rep. Andrew Garbarino
June 2, 2022
House Judiciary Committee Passes Robust Gun Omnibus Legislation
Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 27, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 23, 2022
Velázquez on Deadly Shooting on a Q Train in Lower Manhattan
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 18, 2022
Reps. Crow, Jeffries, Porter, & Stevens Introduce New Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Measure in the Wake of 8 Mass Shootings in Just 72 Hours
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 16, 2022
Tweet - "It's not enough for outlets like Fox News and hosts like Tucker Carlson to just condemn Saturday's violence and the shooter's racist views--then return to regularly-scheduled programming. They need to stop spreading dangerous racist lies like replacement theory on their shows."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2022
Stefanik Statement on Buffalo Tragedy
Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 14, 2022
Clarke Issues Statement on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
Rep. Yvette Clarke
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
Date
Title
Politician
June 23, 2022
Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Easing State Concealed Carry Restrictions
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 22, 2022
Tweet - "This Senate is now on the brink of passing the first significant gun safety bill in decades. This is real progress. It will save lives. And I intend to keep the process moving quickly to secure final passage before the end of the week."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2022
Tweet - "This bipartisan gun-safety legislation is progress and will save lives. While it's not everything we want, it's urgently-needed. I'll put this life-saving bill up for a vote--with an initial procedural vote as soon as tonight and then move to final passage as quickly as possible."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2022
ICYMI: The Buffalo News: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's Crackdown On Gun Trafficking Included In Compromise
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2022
Meng, Jacobs, and Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Enhanced Body Armor Out of the Hands of Mass Shooters
Rep.Grace Meng
June 16, 2022
ICYMI: Buffalo News Editorial Board Praises Senator Gillibrand's Proposal To Fight Gun Trafficking
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 15, 2022
Tweet - "Americans are tired of the insanity and inaction on gun violence The Senate has a chance to take action on meaningful gun safety legislation The framework is far from perfect, but it will help save lives And once the text of the bill is done, I will put it on the Senate floor"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2022
Senator Gillibrand Highlights Provisions Of Her Federal Gun Trafficking Bill Included In The Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 14, 2022
Senator Gillibrand Highlights Provisions Of Her Federal Gun Trafficking Bill Included In The Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 14, 2022
Senator Gillibrand Highlights Provisions Of Her Federal Gun Trafficking Bill Included In The Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 13, 2022
Tweet - "The Senate now has a path to move forward on legislation that will save lives. The announcement of a gun-safety framework brings us one step closer to responding to the plague of gun violence that has terrorized our nation. I intend to bring this bill to the floor for a vote."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2022
Schumer Statement On The Announcement Of A Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2022
Tweet - "Today's announcement of a gun-safety framework is a good first step toward ending inaction on the gun violence epidemic plaguing our country. I will put this bill on the floor as soon as possible so the Senate can act quickly to advance gun-safety legislation."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2022
Gillibrand Statement On Announcement Of Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 9, 2022
Espaillat, Escobar Resolution Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 8, 2022
Chairman Nadler Floor Statement for Protecting Our Kids Act
Rep.Yvette Clarke
June 8, 2022
Chairman Nadler and Mayor Adams Issue Joint Statement
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 8, 2022
Chairman Nadler and Mayor Adams Issue Joint Statement
Rep.Yvette Clarke
June 8, 2022
Rep. Garbarino Issues Statement Following His Vote Against Democrats' Gun Control Package
Rep.Andrew Garbarino
June 2, 2022
House Judiciary Committee Passes Robust Gun Omnibus Legislation
Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 27, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 23, 2022
Velázquez on Deadly Shooting on a Q Train in Lower Manhattan
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 18, 2022
Reps. Crow, Jeffries, Porter, & Stevens Introduce New Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Measure in the Wake of 8 Mass Shootings in Just 72 Hours
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 16, 2022
Tweet - "It's not enough for outlets like Fox News and hosts like Tucker Carlson to just condemn Saturday's violence and the shooter's racist views--then return to regularly-scheduled programming. They need to stop spreading dangerous racist lies like replacement theory on their shows."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2022
Stefanik Statement on Buffalo Tragedy
Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 14, 2022
Clarke Issues Statement on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
Rep.Yvette Clarke
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
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