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Aug. 4, 2019
Nadler Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell, we say: #EnoughIsEnough Stop blocking gun safety reforms over 90% of Americans support Gavel the Senate into emergency session to take immediate action on the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks legislation"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2019
Schumer Calls on Leader McConnell to Bring the Senate Back for Emergency Session to Take Action on Bipartisan House-Passed Gun Safety Legislation & Address Violence Torturing Every Corner of Country; 250th & 251 St Mass Shootings of The Year Demand Senate Be Allowed to Vote on Legislation House Passed in February to Enact Universal Gun Background Checks
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2019
Tweet - "The situation in El Paso is heartbreaking. We are so grateful to the first responders on the scene. I am praying for the victims, the survivors, and their families. We must act to help end gun violence in America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "My heart is filled with sadness & anger after reports of deadly shootings at festivals on opposite coastlines, one in my hometown of Brooklyn and one across the country in California But still, @SenateMajLdr McConnell refuses to even allow a debate on commonsense gun safety laws"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Medium - Sen Kirsten Gillibrand: Taking the fight to Trump
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 27, 2019
NBC Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 20, 2019
Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc--
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Ensure All Guns Are Easily Detectable by Security Systems
Rep. Joe Morelle
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "We are here because too many American lives have been lost to gun violence 102 people have been killed in mass shootings since the House passed a background checks bill 114 days ago @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Hold a vote on universal background check"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019
National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Rep. Grace Meng
June 20, 2019
Congressman Nadler Statement on H.R. 2740, FY20 Appropriations Minibus
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Gabby Giffords unfortunately understands all too well how victims, families, communities across the country are devastated by gun violence @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on background checks He can't keep playing politics with Americans' lives"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2019
Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "49 deaths. 53 wounded. Countless lives forever changed. Three years after the Pulse shooting, it's long past time to act to end the epidemic of gun violence in America. #PrideMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "For too long, the gun lobby's reflexively opposed gun safety reforms For too long, the GOP Majority has marched in lockstep with them It's past time for that to change @SenateMajLdr McConnell must call a vote on universal background checks #WearOrange"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2019
Take Action on Gun Violence Now
Rep. Joe Morelle
June 3, 2019
Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2020 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2021 Through 2029--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "It is long past time to bring a bill to improve gun safety to the Senate floor. The House already passed a bill this Congress. So why won't Leader McConnell allow background checks to get a vote, even a debate, in the Senate?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 31, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Ro Khanna
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "I am praying for the victims of the shooting in Virginia Beach and their families. Yet another horrific tragedy that reminds us how much work needs to be done to address gun violence in America. This cannot continue."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 15, 2019
Gun Shops Should Meet Minimum Security Requirements
Rep. Joe Morelle
May 13, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Introduces Legislation to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Dangerous Criminals
Rep. Joe Morelle
May 9, 2019
Tweet - "Kendrick Castillo & Riley Howell's selflessness saved countless lives I'm devastated by these shootings at Highlands Ranch & UNC Charlotte And this weekend 19 were shot in Baltimore, 16 in St. Louis, 28 in Chicago The Senate must vote on the House-passed Background Checks Act"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2019
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue
Rep. Joe Morelle
April 27, 2019
Tweet - "While we're still looking at information, the number of hate crimes & anti-Semitic acts in America is increasing at an alarming rate. The shooting at Chabad of Poway is devastating, and such anti-Semitism at the end of Passover is sickening. We must end gun violence in America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2019
Rep. Meeks Reintroduces Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act
Rep. Gregory Meeks
April 26, 2019
Tweet - "It's been more than two months since the House passed the most significant gun safety reform in a generation. And yet @SenateMajLdr McConnell refuses to even bring it up for a vote in the Senate. And President @realDonaldTrump has not committed to sign it into law."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2019
Tweet - "20 years after the tragedy at Columbine High School, we remember those who lost their lives. We are here for their families and for the survivors. And we continue to work to end the scourge of gun violence in America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2019
Letter to Secretary Azar - Verify CDC's Firearm Injury Data Accuracy
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Congressional Letter on U.S. Firearms Sales to Mexico
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 7, 2019
As Congress Takes Up Legislation To Strengthen The Nation's Gun Control Laws, Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Crack Down On The Flow Of Illegal Guns Across State Lines And Help Prevent Gun Violence
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Graham to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "In 1991, I introduced the Brady Bill to fight gun violence. 25 years ago today on February 28, 1994, it went into effect. This week, the House took action to close dangerous loopholes. Just like the Brady Bill, we'll keep fighting until meaningful gun safety passes into law."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2019
House Judiciary Chairman Nadler Lauds Historic House Passage of Charleston Loophole Bill & Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "For the first time in a generation, a chamber of Congress has taken meaningful action to address gun violence in America by closing dangerous loopholes. It's time for the @SenateGOP to join Democrats and pass legislation that is supported by the overwhelming majority Americans."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2019
Tonko Votes to Advance Major Popular Gun Safety Bill
Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 27, 2019
Stefanik Releases Statement on H.R. 8 and Governor Cuomo's Gun Legislation
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address Gun Violence by Voting to Strengthen Background Checks
Rep. Joe Morelle
Feb. 27, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler Lauds Historic House Passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats are working to close dangerous loopholes in gun-purchase background checks Democrats have tried to close the loopholes for years--only to be met with lockstep resistance by a GOP Congress beholden to the NRA I believe the tide is turning"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2019
Gun Violence
Rep. Joe Morelle
Feb. 19, 2019
Suozzi, Linda Beigel Schulman and Gun Violence Prevention Activists Support Universal Background Checks on All Sales
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Feb. 19, 2019
Suozzi, Linda Beigel Schulman and Gun Violence Prevention Activists Support Universal Background Checks on All Sales
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Feb. 13, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "Bipartisan Background Checks Act"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 13, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 1112"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 13, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Passes Bipartisan Background Checks Act & Charleston Loophole Bill
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 6, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "Preventing Gun Violence: A Call to Action"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 17, 2019
Rep. Madeleine Dean Joins House Judiciary Committee -- Will Oversee Federal Courts, Legal Matters
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 4, 2019
Nadler Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell, we say: #EnoughIsEnough Stop blocking gun safety reforms over 90% of Americans support Gavel the Senate into emergency session to take immediate action on the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks legislation"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2019
Schumer Calls on Leader McConnell to Bring the Senate Back for Emergency Session to Take Action on Bipartisan House-Passed Gun Safety Legislation & Address Violence Torturing Every Corner of Country; 250th & 251 St Mass Shootings of The Year Demand Senate Be Allowed to Vote on Legislation House Passed in February to Enact Universal Gun Background Checks
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2019
Tweet - "The situation in El Paso is heartbreaking. We are so grateful to the first responders on the scene. I am praying for the victims, the survivors, and their families. We must act to help end gun violence in America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "My heart is filled with sadness & anger after reports of deadly shootings at festivals on opposite coastlines, one in my hometown of Brooklyn and one across the country in California But still, @SenateMajLdr McConnell refuses to even allow a debate on commonsense gun safety laws"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Medium - Sen Kirsten Gillibrand: Taking the fight to Trump
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 27, 2019
NBC Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 20, 2019
Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc--
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Ensure All Guns Are Easily Detectable by Security Systems
Rep.Joe Morelle
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "We are here because too many American lives have been lost to gun violence 102 people have been killed in mass shootings since the House passed a background checks bill 114 days ago @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Hold a vote on universal background check"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019
National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Rep.Grace Meng
June 20, 2019
Congressman Nadler Statement on H.R. 2740, FY20 Appropriations Minibus
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Gabby Giffords unfortunately understands all too well how victims, families, communities across the country are devastated by gun violence @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on background checks He can't keep playing politics with Americans' lives"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2019
Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "49 deaths. 53 wounded. Countless lives forever changed. Three years after the Pulse shooting, it's long past time to act to end the epidemic of gun violence in America. #PrideMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "For too long, the gun lobby's reflexively opposed gun safety reforms For too long, the GOP Majority has marched in lockstep with them It's past time for that to change @SenateMajLdr McConnell must call a vote on universal background checks #WearOrange"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2019
Take Action on Gun Violence Now
Rep.Joe Morelle
June 3, 2019
Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2020 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2021 Through 2029--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "It is long past time to bring a bill to improve gun safety to the Senate floor. The House already passed a bill this Congress. So why won't Leader McConnell allow background checks to get a vote, even a debate, in the Senate?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 31, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Ro Khanna
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "I am praying for the victims of the shooting in Virginia Beach and their families. Yet another horrific tragedy that reminds us how much work needs to be done to address gun violence in America. This cannot continue."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 15, 2019
Gun Shops Should Meet Minimum Security Requirements
Rep.Joe Morelle
May 13, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Introduces Legislation to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Dangerous Criminals
Rep.Joe Morelle
May 9, 2019
Tweet - "Kendrick Castillo & Riley Howell's selflessness saved countless lives I'm devastated by these shootings at Highlands Ranch & UNC Charlotte And this weekend 19 were shot in Baltimore, 16 in St. Louis, 28 in Chicago The Senate must vote on the House-passed Background Checks Act"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2019
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue
Rep.Joe Morelle
April 27, 2019
Tweet - "While we're still looking at information, the number of hate crimes & anti-Semitic acts in America is increasing at an alarming rate. The shooting at Chabad of Poway is devastating, and such anti-Semitism at the end of Passover is sickening. We must end gun violence in America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2019
Rep. Meeks Reintroduces Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act
Rep.Gregory Meeks
April 26, 2019
Tweet - "It's been more than two months since the House passed the most significant gun safety reform in a generation. And yet @SenateMajLdr McConnell refuses to even bring it up for a vote in the Senate. And President @realDonaldTrump has not committed to sign it into law."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2019
Tweet - "20 years after the tragedy at Columbine High School, we remember those who lost their lives. We are here for their families and for the survivors. And we continue to work to end the scourge of gun violence in America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2019
Letter to Secretary Azar - Verify CDC's Firearm Injury Data Accuracy
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Congressional Letter on U.S. Firearms Sales to Mexico
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 7, 2019
As Congress Takes Up Legislation To Strengthen The Nation's Gun Control Laws, Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Crack Down On The Flow Of Illegal Guns Across State Lines And Help Prevent Gun Violence
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Graham to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "In 1991, I introduced the Brady Bill to fight gun violence. 25 years ago today on February 28, 1994, it went into effect. This week, the House took action to close dangerous loopholes. Just like the Brady Bill, we'll keep fighting until meaningful gun safety passes into law."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2019
House Judiciary Chairman Nadler Lauds Historic House Passage of Charleston Loophole Bill & Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "For the first time in a generation, a chamber of Congress has taken meaningful action to address gun violence in America by closing dangerous loopholes. It's time for the @SenateGOP to join Democrats and pass legislation that is supported by the overwhelming majority Americans."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2019
Tonko Votes to Advance Major Popular Gun Safety Bill
Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 27, 2019
Stefanik Releases Statement on H.R. 8 and Governor Cuomo's Gun Legislation
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address Gun Violence by Voting to Strengthen Background Checks
Rep.Joe Morelle
Feb. 27, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler Lauds Historic House Passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats are working to close dangerous loopholes in gun-purchase background checks Democrats have tried to close the loopholes for years--only to be met with lockstep resistance by a GOP Congress beholden to the NRA I believe the tide is turning"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2019
Gun Violence
Rep.Joe Morelle
Feb. 19, 2019
Suozzi, Linda Beigel Schulman and Gun Violence Prevention Activists Support Universal Background Checks on All Sales
Rep.Tom Suozzi
Feb. 19, 2019
Suozzi, Linda Beigel Schulman and Gun Violence Prevention Activists Support Universal Background Checks on All Sales
Rep.Tom Suozzi
Feb. 13, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "Bipartisan Background Checks Act"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 13, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 1112"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 13, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Passes Bipartisan Background Checks Act & Charleston Loophole Bill
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 6, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "Preventing Gun Violence: A Call to Action"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 17, 2019
Rep. Madeleine Dean Joins House Judiciary Committee -- Will Oversee Federal Courts, Legal Matters
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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