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Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: It's been a year since the House passed the bipartisan, universal background checks bill How many more families, communities must be ripped apart by senseless gun violence for Republicans to say enough is enough? Let the Senate vote!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As a father and grandfather, I'm sickened One year ago, the House passed the bipartisan background checks bill Since then, we've lost thousands of lives to gun violence But @SenateGOP 's too busy taking cues from the NRA Senator McConnell: Let the Senate vote! #EndGunViolence" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "I'm praying for the victims, the survivors, their families, and the whole community impacted by the shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our deep thanks to the first responders who are acting so quickly. It is long past time for Congress to act on gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump's said repeatedly "we're going to be doing background checks." If it were true, why aren't Pres. Trump and Sen. McConnell allowing a vote on the House-passed, universal background checks bill? Instead, they're setting up sham votes to gut Roe v. Wade." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "It's been two years since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School We will not stop fighting for the victims, survivors, & families It's past time for Senator McConnell to allow a vote on the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill #EnoughIsEnough" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Regina Lombardo, Acting Dir. of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Schumer reveals: Onondaga law enforcement is seeing frightening rise of "ghost guns' used in crimes; senator calls on Feds to use law already on books to close the loophole that triggers unregistered ghost guns & work with locals to map extent of ghost gun parts in CNY Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2020 Tweet - "There are more than 300 million guns in America. They threaten our children. And the law enforcement community. House Dems have acted to address America's gun violence epidemic. It's time for the Senate to #DoYourJob." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It is Gun Violence Survivors Week. And to honor our survivors: It is time to finally, finally hold a Senate vote on the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. #EndGunViolence" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 ICYMI - Neguse, Lawmakers Highlight Trump's Silence on Gun Violence at the State of the Union Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Gun Violence Survivors Week Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 30, 2020 Sen. Warren, Rep. Johnson Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Help End Epidemic of Gun Violence in America Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: 1 year ago today, the House introduced the bipartisan, universal background checks bill. 315 days ago, the House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate. Why won't you allow a vote? Americans want us to pass #HR8 NOW. It would save lives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Passed legislation to lower drug costs; Paid family medical leave for millions of Americans; Strengthened trade deal for our workers; Millions to research gun violence as a public health crisis; And that's just what we've done the last few weeks #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 22, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have passed approximately 400 bills #ForThePeople. 275 are bipartisan. We address issues like lower healthcare costs and gun violence prevention. Many remain buried in the Senate legislative graveyard. Do. Your. Job. Mitch." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats fought to secure $25 million for @CDCgov and the @NIH to research gun violence and prevention for the first time in over 20 years. This is crucial. The NRA's vice grip on Congress is loosening. We will continue to do everything we can to stop gun violence in America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "7 years ago, 26 lives were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary This month, I met with @NewtownAction & survivors from NY to talk about the urgent need for Senate action to stop gun violence Sen. McConnell: Let's start by voting on the bipartisan, universal background checks bill now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans: Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable #EnoughIsEnough American lives are at stake Stop playing games Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It has become painfully clear that both President Trump and Leader McConnell have caved to the corrupt leadership of the NRA once again and will not move legislation to address gun violence President Trump would rather protect his political interests than protect American lives" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, the U.S. Senate--under Senator Mitch McConnell's control--didn't vote on a SINGLE piece of legislation. Senator McConnell: Stop playing games. Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray to demand that the Senate pass the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. Universal background checks are overwhelmingly supported by Americans. But Republicans objected." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans led by @SenateMajLdr McConnell are STILL blocking the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks bill. #EnoughIsEnough Take action now to reduce gun violence. Our kids need protection from this relentless nightmare." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My heart aches for the victims, survivors, families, community impacted by the school shooting in California That it occurred as Senators Blumenthal & Murphy were demanding the Senate pass background checks underscores how frequently these shootings occur It's past time to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate has spent the last two weeks without a single vote on any legislation. Senate Republicans, Senator Mitch McConnell, and President Trump: Stop bowing down to the corrupt leadership of the NRA and support universal background checks legislation now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Nadler, Bass Statement on Saugus High School Shooting Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop the games. Do the right thing. Put the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill on the floor for a vote immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: The House passed a bipartisan, universal background checks bill 250 days ago this week But there are indications you reversed your support for gun safety legislation So Sen. McConnell followed your example and refused to vote on the bill" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has not moved even one gun safety bill to the floor. And just like on so many other issues, President Trump would rather do nothing to help the American people than upset special interests like the NRA." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "How many lives will it take before President @realDonaldTrump and Senate Republicans come to their senses and work with us to finally do something about the epidemic of gun violence in America?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - ""The Art of Surrendering to the NRA' by @realDonaldTrump" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has no one to blame but himself for breaking his promise to strengthen background checks and curb gun violence in a meaningful way." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats will keep pushing for meaningful action to protect Americans from gun violence. We will see how long and how many lives it will take before Republicans come to their senses and act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Representative Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Safe Storage of Firearms and Reduce Gun Violence Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Stefanik Joins Colleagues to File Amicus Brief in Second Amendment Case with NY SAFE Act Implications Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 1 year since the hateful shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. We honor the memory of those lost, and everyone still working to recover. And we must stand up against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate in all its forms." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's nominee Steven Menashi is the wrong candidate to serve on the 2nd Circuit Court in NY He's expressed hostility to commonsense gun safety legislation and foundational civil rights legislation, like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 He is out of step with New Yorkers" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Trump Administration Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2019 Senate Legislative Agenda Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Enough is enough. @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell: Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The report from the @SenateFinance Democrats shows the NRA has abused its tax-exempt status and essentially become a business enterprise that its leadership uses for lucrative personal business opportunities--including in Moscow. The IRS must investigate NRA's tax-exempt status." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "2 years ago, 58 lives were tragically, brutally cut short in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Today, we honor the memories of those who lost their lives, the hundreds more injured, & the families and communities carrying the horror of that night in Las Vegas." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 29, 2019 Schumer: Despite impeachment inquiry, congress & White House should move fwd on universal gun background checks; Oval pow-wow between LaPierre & Trump, where NRA admonished White House for "games,' is no way to govern; congress can move on issues while inquiry advances Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019 Wyden Unveils Report on NRA Ties to Russia, Findings Show NRA Misled Public About 2015 Moscow Trip Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The report from the @SenateFinance Committee shows the NRA has been engaged in business activities and self-dealing that likely violate nonprofit rules under the tax code." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019 Responsible Body Armor Possession Act Rep. Grace Meng
Date Title Politician
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: It's been a year since the House passed the bipartisan, universal background checks bill How many more families, communities must be ripped apart by senseless gun violence for Republicans to say enough is enough? Let the Senate vote!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As a father and grandfather, I'm sickened One year ago, the House passed the bipartisan background checks bill Since then, we've lost thousands of lives to gun violence But @SenateGOP 's too busy taking cues from the NRA Senator McConnell: Let the Senate vote! #EndGunViolence" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "I'm praying for the victims, the survivors, their families, and the whole community impacted by the shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our deep thanks to the first responders who are acting so quickly. It is long past time for Congress to act on gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump's said repeatedly "we're going to be doing background checks." If it were true, why aren't Pres. Trump and Sen. McConnell allowing a vote on the House-passed, universal background checks bill? Instead, they're setting up sham votes to gut Roe v. Wade." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "It's been two years since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School We will not stop fighting for the victims, survivors, & families It's past time for Senator McConnell to allow a vote on the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill #EnoughIsEnough" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Regina Lombardo, Acting Dir. of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Schumer reveals: Onondaga law enforcement is seeing frightening rise of "ghost guns' used in crimes; senator calls on Feds to use law already on books to close the loophole that triggers unregistered ghost guns & work with locals to map extent of ghost gun parts in CNY Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2020 Tweet - "There are more than 300 million guns in America. They threaten our children. And the law enforcement community. House Dems have acted to address America's gun violence epidemic. It's time for the Senate to #DoYourJob." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It is Gun Violence Survivors Week. And to honor our survivors: It is time to finally, finally hold a Senate vote on the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. #EndGunViolence" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 ICYMI - Neguse, Lawmakers Highlight Trump's Silence on Gun Violence at the State of the Union Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Gun Violence Survivors Week Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 30, 2020 Sen. Warren, Rep. Johnson Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Help End Epidemic of Gun Violence in America Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: 1 year ago today, the House introduced the bipartisan, universal background checks bill. 315 days ago, the House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate. Why won't you allow a vote? Americans want us to pass #HR8 NOW. It would save lives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Passed legislation to lower drug costs; Paid family medical leave for millions of Americans; Strengthened trade deal for our workers; Millions to research gun violence as a public health crisis; And that's just what we've done the last few weeks #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 22, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have passed approximately 400 bills #ForThePeople. 275 are bipartisan. We address issues like lower healthcare costs and gun violence prevention. Many remain buried in the Senate legislative graveyard. Do. Your. Job. Mitch." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats fought to secure $25 million for @CDCgov and the @NIH to research gun violence and prevention for the first time in over 20 years. This is crucial. The NRA's vice grip on Congress is loosening. We will continue to do everything we can to stop gun violence in America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "7 years ago, 26 lives were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary This month, I met with @NewtownAction & survivors from NY to talk about the urgent need for Senate action to stop gun violence Sen. McConnell: Let's start by voting on the bipartisan, universal background checks bill now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans: Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable #EnoughIsEnough American lives are at stake Stop playing games Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It has become painfully clear that both President Trump and Leader McConnell have caved to the corrupt leadership of the NRA once again and will not move legislation to address gun violence President Trump would rather protect his political interests than protect American lives" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, the U.S. Senate--under Senator Mitch McConnell's control--didn't vote on a SINGLE piece of legislation. Senator McConnell: Stop playing games. Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray to demand that the Senate pass the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. Universal background checks are overwhelmingly supported by Americans. But Republicans objected." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans led by @SenateMajLdr McConnell are STILL blocking the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks bill. #EnoughIsEnough Take action now to reduce gun violence. Our kids need protection from this relentless nightmare." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My heart aches for the victims, survivors, families, community impacted by the school shooting in California That it occurred as Senators Blumenthal & Murphy were demanding the Senate pass background checks underscores how frequently these shootings occur It's past time to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate has spent the last two weeks without a single vote on any legislation. Senate Republicans, Senator Mitch McConnell, and President Trump: Stop bowing down to the corrupt leadership of the NRA and support universal background checks legislation now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Nadler, Bass Statement on Saugus High School Shooting Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop the games. Do the right thing. Put the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill on the floor for a vote immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: The House passed a bipartisan, universal background checks bill 250 days ago this week But there are indications you reversed your support for gun safety legislation So Sen. McConnell followed your example and refused to vote on the bill" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has not moved even one gun safety bill to the floor. And just like on so many other issues, President Trump would rather do nothing to help the American people than upset special interests like the NRA." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "How many lives will it take before President @realDonaldTrump and Senate Republicans come to their senses and work with us to finally do something about the epidemic of gun violence in America?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - ""The Art of Surrendering to the NRA' by @realDonaldTrump" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has no one to blame but himself for breaking his promise to strengthen background checks and curb gun violence in a meaningful way." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats will keep pushing for meaningful action to protect Americans from gun violence. We will see how long and how many lives it will take before Republicans come to their senses and act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Representative Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Safe Storage of Firearms and Reduce Gun Violence Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Stefanik Joins Colleagues to File Amicus Brief in Second Amendment Case with NY SAFE Act Implications Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 1 year since the hateful shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. We honor the memory of those lost, and everyone still working to recover. And we must stand up against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate in all its forms." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's nominee Steven Menashi is the wrong candidate to serve on the 2nd Circuit Court in NY He's expressed hostility to commonsense gun safety legislation and foundational civil rights legislation, like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 He is out of step with New Yorkers" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Trump Administration Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2019 Senate Legislative Agenda Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Enough is enough. @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell: Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The report from the @SenateFinance Democrats shows the NRA has abused its tax-exempt status and essentially become a business enterprise that its leadership uses for lucrative personal business opportunities--including in Moscow. The IRS must investigate NRA's tax-exempt status." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "2 years ago, 58 lives were tragically, brutally cut short in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Today, we honor the memories of those who lost their lives, the hundreds more injured, & the families and communities carrying the horror of that night in Las Vegas." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 29, 2019 Schumer: Despite impeachment inquiry, congress & White House should move fwd on universal gun background checks; Oval pow-wow between LaPierre & Trump, where NRA admonished White House for "games,' is no way to govern; congress can move on issues while inquiry advances Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019 Wyden Unveils Report on NRA Ties to Russia, Findings Show NRA Misled Public About 2015 Moscow Trip Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The report from the @SenateFinance Committee shows the NRA has been engaged in business activities and self-dealing that likely violate nonprofit rules under the tax code." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019 Responsible Body Armor Possession Act Rep.Grace Meng
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