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Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "My Charleston Loophole legislation would give the FBI more time to process background checks so that dangerous people like the Emanuel AME shooter wouldn't be able to access guns. Senator McConnell must stop delaying and bring it to a vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "One year ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fell victim to gun violence, antisemitism and hate. We must combat the gun violence epidemic, and must the dispel the culture of hate that has been rising in this country. #DisarmHate" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 24, 2019 McSally Introduces Bill to Help Prevent Mass Shootings Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Scott, GOP colleagues introduce bill to help prevent mass shootings Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Two years ago, a gunman opened fire on innocent concert-goers in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we remember those lives that were lost, we must commit to taking action to stop gun violence, so we can prevent tragedies like these from happening again." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - ".@HouseDemocrats have already passed 2 common sense gun reform bills, including my #CharlestonLoophole bill. Now, @HouseJudiciary is marking up 3 more bills to curb gun violence. It's time for the Senate to vote. It's time to #KeepAmericansSafe. https://youtu.be/HHF1R5HCKSA " Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 175 days since @HouseDemocrats acted to end gun violence by passing my Charleston Loophole bill (#HR1112) and #HR8. How much longer is @senatemajldr McConnell going to make Americans wait to see the Senate finally #DoSomething about gun violence?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "A large majority of Americans support universal background checks and extending the time allowed to complete them. @SenateMajLdr needs to bring the Senate back now to answer the nation's call to vote on H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112. #ElPasoStrong #DaytonStrong" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our hearts go out to Dayton, Ohio. As we mourn at least 250 mass shootings in America this year, we must address domestic terrorism and its causes. #enoughisenough" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today's tragic shooting in El Paso is devastating. As a nation, we grieve. As a Congress, we must act. When is enough enough?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember five journalists who lost their lives during a tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette last year. The House has taken action to combat the epidemic of gun violence in America. The Senate and this administration must act, too." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. I'm incredibly proud of the gun violence prevention bills @HouseDemocrats have passed this year including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. We are committed to reducing gun violence, now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "The frequency of horrific shootings like the one at UNC Charlotte yesterday are a call to action. We cannot ignore this. We cannot let this be our new normal. We must act now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 29, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot allow these shootings at our places of worship to become commonplace! This administration and our colleagues across the aisle must act immediately to enact commonsense gun reform so we can take meaningful steps to prevent these tragedies." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, 276,000 gun background checks were not completed in the 3-day window, meaning those guns could have gone to prohibited owners. Our #CharlestonLoophole bill gives the FBI more time to do its job so we can keep guns from prohibited owners." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 90 percent of background checks are completed within 90 seconds, and 96 percent are completed within three days. Our bill would allow law enforcement additional time to review the backgrounds of the other 4 percent." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 innocent people were gunned down at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. The gun used was sold even though the background check wasn't completed. It's past time for thoughts and prayers. We need action. #HR1112 is an important first step." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Cornyn, Murphy Urge Agencies to Fully Implement Fix NICS Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "FBI analysis of the current background check system shows that 3 business days isn't enough time to decide if someone shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. #HR1112 gives them the time they need to conduct a thorough investigation." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "My Charleston Loophole legislation would give the FBI more time to process background checks so that dangerous people like the Emanuel AME shooter wouldn't be able to access guns. Senator McConnell must stop delaying and bring it to a vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "One year ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fell victim to gun violence, antisemitism and hate. We must combat the gun violence epidemic, and must the dispel the culture of hate that has been rising in this country. #DisarmHate" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 24, 2019 McSally Introduces Bill to Help Prevent Mass Shootings Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Scott, GOP colleagues introduce bill to help prevent mass shootings Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Two years ago, a gunman opened fire on innocent concert-goers in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we remember those lives that were lost, we must commit to taking action to stop gun violence, so we can prevent tragedies like these from happening again." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - ".@HouseDemocrats have already passed 2 common sense gun reform bills, including my #CharlestonLoophole bill. Now, @HouseJudiciary is marking up 3 more bills to curb gun violence. It's time for the Senate to vote. It's time to #KeepAmericansSafe. https://youtu.be/HHF1R5HCKSA " Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 175 days since @HouseDemocrats acted to end gun violence by passing my Charleston Loophole bill (#HR1112) and #HR8. How much longer is @senatemajldr McConnell going to make Americans wait to see the Senate finally #DoSomething about gun violence?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "A large majority of Americans support universal background checks and extending the time allowed to complete them. @SenateMajLdr needs to bring the Senate back now to answer the nation's call to vote on H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112. #ElPasoStrong #DaytonStrong" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our hearts go out to Dayton, Ohio. As we mourn at least 250 mass shootings in America this year, we must address domestic terrorism and its causes. #enoughisenough" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today's tragic shooting in El Paso is devastating. As a nation, we grieve. As a Congress, we must act. When is enough enough?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember five journalists who lost their lives during a tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette last year. The House has taken action to combat the epidemic of gun violence in America. The Senate and this administration must act, too." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 4 years since the Emanuel AME shooting. 4 years without action by my Republican colleagues. We've waited long enough. The Senate must pass the #CharlestonLoophole legislation now!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating tragedy that was the Emanuel AME Church shooting. While we offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and victims of that day, we also ought to be taking action. The House has acted. It's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting that took the lives of 49 innocent people. We owe those 49 souls and all other victims of gun violence more than thoughts and prayers. We owe them action. The House has done its part. Now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Every day, nearly 100 people in the U.S. fall victim to gun violence. The House has taken action to provide commonsense solutions to #EndGunViolence. It's time for the Senate to do the same. #WearOrange" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the beginning of #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. I'm incredibly proud of the gun violence prevention bills @HouseDemocrats have passed this year including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. We are committed to reducing gun violence, now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "The frequency of horrific shootings like the one at UNC Charlotte yesterday are a call to action. We cannot ignore this. We cannot let this be our new normal. We must act now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 29, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot allow these shootings at our places of worship to become commonplace! This administration and our colleagues across the aisle must act immediately to enact commonsense gun reform so we can take meaningful steps to prevent these tragedies." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, 276,000 gun background checks were not completed in the 3-day window, meaning those guns could have gone to prohibited owners. Our #CharlestonLoophole bill gives the FBI more time to do its job so we can keep guns from prohibited owners." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 90 percent of background checks are completed within 90 seconds, and 96 percent are completed within three days. Our bill would allow law enforcement additional time to review the backgrounds of the other 4 percent." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 innocent people were gunned down at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. The gun used was sold even though the background check wasn't completed. It's past time for thoughts and prayers. We need action. #HR1112 is an important first step." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Cornyn, Murphy Urge Agencies to Fully Implement Fix NICS Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "FBI analysis of the current background check system shows that 3 business days isn't enough time to decide if someone shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. #HR1112 gives them the time they need to conduct a thorough investigation." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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