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Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "96% of gun background checks are completed within 3 business days. #HR1112 would allow the FBI additional time to complete the remaining 4% of background checks to ensure firearms don't fall into the wrong hands." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "In 2017, 23% of cases where a gun was transferred to a prohibited purchaser involved someone who had been convicted of domestic violence or who had a restraining order. We must fix the #CharlestonLoophole to keep these weapons from falling into the wrong hands!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Floor Statement on Passage of The "Charleston Loophole" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "The #CharlestonLoophole is something all members of Congress should have the courage to change, and I am proud of my House colleagues for displaying that courage today. By doing so, we are one step closer to granting the American people the peace and serenity they deserve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We ought to have enough time to properly check the backgrounds of those who wish to purchase firearms. That's what the #CharlestonLoophole bill aims to do." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 22, 2019 Tweet - "If we change nothing, nothing will change. The #CharlestonLoophole bill gives law enforcement the time they need to do their job. Congress must pass this common sense bipartisan legislation." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 21, 2019 Congressmen Clyburn and Cunningham Join Community Leaders To Call For Closing The Charleston Loophole Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Those who are eligible and qualified to own a gun can still own a gun, but the Charleston Loophole bill makes sure that we have enough time to check the backgrounds of those who may not be eligible to own a gun." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2019 Clyburn, King, and Cunningham Introduce Legislation to Close the Charleston Loophole Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Tweet - "This nation has witnessed gun violence in its streets, its places of worship, its schools, and its entertainment venues. This has become an epidemic and it must be addressed now. For too long, Congress has offered thoughts and prayers. It's time for action. #EnoughIsEnough" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, nearly 40,000 Americans died because of gun violence. Gun violence has become an epidemic in our country and needs to be addressed immediately. #NeverAgain" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 8th anniversary of the mass shooting in Tucson, AZ where 6 innocent lives were lost & over a dozen more were left injured, including my good friend, former Rep. Gabby Giffords." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with the 26 families who lost their loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting 6 years ago today. I grieve for the parents, siblings, and children whose pain is still so unimaginable, and who face this, and every day, with incredible courage." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "#Massshootings have become commonplace in this country. That is unacceptable! We need common sense #GunViolence prevention, like my Background Check Completion Act, now. #BorderLineShooting" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 28, 2018 Tweet - "After this week's hateful and bigoted acts of violence, we need common sense gun violence prevention policies and leaders who will work cooperatively to redeem the soul of America. Praying for the many victims and their families" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2018 Tweet - "As we mark the third anniversary of the Charleston Massacre and grieve for the lives lost, Congress must pass my bill, the Background Check Completion Act to close the Charleston Loophole. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/2JRHOHQ" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Implement STOP School Violence Act Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 21, 2018 Tweet - "The crisis of gun violence in America has gone on for far too long. Congress needs to pass common sense gun violence prevention legislation, including my bill, the Background Check Completion Act, to close the #Charleston Loophole. #GUNviolence #EnoughIsEnough #GunReformNow" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon Emily W. Murphy, General Services Administration - Rokita Leads Letter to Terminate Citibank's Contract Because of Their Anti-Second Amendment Policies Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "Two days ago we marked the 50th anniversary of King's death. Let us remember his words "of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane." We must answer his final question, do we choose #ChaosOrCommunity? #ClyburnLecture (1/3)" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 15, 2018 Addressing the Gun Violence Epidemic Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks one month since the deadliest high school shooting in America. I join students nationwide in pausing for 17 minutes to honor the lives of those lost & #demandaction. Congress must take up commonsense #GunReformNow. #NeverAgain" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2018 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan School Safety, Mental Health Legislation Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 27, 2018 Tweet - "House Republicans voted twice today to block consideration of my bill to close the #Charleston Loophole, but I will not be deterred. I have filed a discharge petition to force a vote on HR3464, the Background Check Completion Act. We need common sense #GunReformNow (1/2)" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2018 Clyburn Launches Petition To Force Vote On Closing The Charleston Loophole Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "96% of gun background checks are completed within 3 business days. #HR1112 would allow the FBI additional time to complete the remaining 4% of background checks to ensure firearms don't fall into the wrong hands." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "In 2017, 23% of cases where a gun was transferred to a prohibited purchaser involved someone who had been convicted of domestic violence or who had a restraining order. We must fix the #CharlestonLoophole to keep these weapons from falling into the wrong hands!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Floor Statement on Passage of The "Charleston Loophole" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "The #CharlestonLoophole is something all members of Congress should have the courage to change, and I am proud of my House colleagues for displaying that courage today. By doing so, we are one step closer to granting the American people the peace and serenity they deserve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We ought to have enough time to properly check the backgrounds of those who wish to purchase firearms. That's what the #CharlestonLoophole bill aims to do." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 22, 2019 Tweet - "If we change nothing, nothing will change. The #CharlestonLoophole bill gives law enforcement the time they need to do their job. Congress must pass this common sense bipartisan legislation." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 21, 2019 Congressmen Clyburn and Cunningham Join Community Leaders To Call For Closing The Charleston Loophole Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Those who are eligible and qualified to own a gun can still own a gun, but the Charleston Loophole bill makes sure that we have enough time to check the backgrounds of those who may not be eligible to own a gun." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2019 Clyburn, King, and Cunningham Introduce Legislation to Close the Charleston Loophole Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Tweet - "This nation has witnessed gun violence in its streets, its places of worship, its schools, and its entertainment venues. This has become an epidemic and it must be addressed now. For too long, Congress has offered thoughts and prayers. It's time for action. #EnoughIsEnough" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, nearly 40,000 Americans died because of gun violence. Gun violence has become an epidemic in our country and needs to be addressed immediately. #NeverAgain" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 8th anniversary of the mass shooting in Tucson, AZ where 6 innocent lives were lost & over a dozen more were left injured, including my good friend, former Rep. Gabby Giffords." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with the 26 families who lost their loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting 6 years ago today. I grieve for the parents, siblings, and children whose pain is still so unimaginable, and who face this, and every day, with incredible courage." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "#Massshootings have become commonplace in this country. That is unacceptable! We need common sense #GunViolence prevention, like my Background Check Completion Act, now. #BorderLineShooting" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 28, 2018 Tweet - "After this week's hateful and bigoted acts of violence, we need common sense gun violence prevention policies and leaders who will work cooperatively to redeem the soul of America. Praying for the many victims and their families" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 17, 2018 Tweet - "As we mark the third anniversary of the Charleston Massacre and grieve for the lives lost, Congress must pass my bill, the Background Check Completion Act to close the Charleston Loophole. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/2JRHOHQ" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Implement STOP School Violence Act Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 21, 2018 Tweet - "The crisis of gun violence in America has gone on for far too long. Congress needs to pass common sense gun violence prevention legislation, including my bill, the Background Check Completion Act, to close the #Charleston Loophole. #GUNviolence #EnoughIsEnough #GunReformNow" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon Emily W. Murphy, General Services Administration - Rokita Leads Letter to Terminate Citibank's Contract Because of Their Anti-Second Amendment Policies Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 6, 2018 Tweet - "Two days ago we marked the 50th anniversary of King's death. Let us remember his words "of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane." We must answer his final question, do we choose #ChaosOrCommunity? #ClyburnLecture (1/3)" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 15, 2018 Addressing the Gun Violence Epidemic Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks one month since the deadliest high school shooting in America. I join students nationwide in pausing for 17 minutes to honor the lives of those lost & #demandaction. Congress must take up commonsense #GunReformNow. #NeverAgain" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 7, 2018 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan School Safety, Mental Health Legislation Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 27, 2018 Tweet - "House Republicans voted twice today to block consideration of my bill to close the #Charleston Loophole, but I will not be deterred. I have filed a discharge petition to force a vote on HR3464, the Background Check Completion Act. We need common sense #GunReformNow (1/2)" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2018 Clyburn Launches Petition To Force Vote On Closing The Charleston Loophole Rep.Jim Clyburn
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