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Nov. 20, 2024
Durbin Statement On Vote To Suspend The Sale Of Some U.S-Made Weapons To Israel
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2024
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Gun Conversion Devices That Are Amplifying The Gun Violence Epidemic
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2024
Durbin Joins Chicago Cred To Announce Federal Funding To Prevent Gun Violence
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2023
Durbin Joins Schumer In Attempt To Pass The Assault Weapons Ban On The Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2023
Durbin Discusses Devastating Impacts Of House Republicans' Proposed Cuts To ATF Funding With Director Dettelbach
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2023
Durbin, Kelly Lead Congressional Support For ATF Rule To Expand Background Checks
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2023
Durbin Questions Public Health Experts During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Gun Violence As A Public Health Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2023
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Gun Violence As A Public Health Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors From Gun Violence
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2023
Durbin Calls Out Senate Republicans' Hypocrisy On Crime
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2023
Durbin Calls Out Senate Republicans' Hypocrisy on Crime
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill To Curb Firearms Trafficking From The United States To Mexican Drug Cartels
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill to Curb Firearms Trafficking from the United States to Mexican Drug Cartels
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2023
Durbin, Members of Congress File Amicus Brief Opposing Legal Challenge To Federal Law Prohibiting Domestic Violence Offenders from Possessing Firearms
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2023
Durbin Meets With March Fourth To Discuss Gun Violence Prevention Efforts
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2023
Durbin Statement On Failed Republican Effort To Weaken The National Firearms Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2023
Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Year 4 Report On Chicago HEAL Initiative To Address Gun Violence
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 16, 2023
Durbin: No American Is Immune To The Scourge Of Gun Violence In This Country
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2023
Durbin Discusses Gun Violence Prevention With Illinois Physicians From March Fourth
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close The Charleston Loophole
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Boost Gun Violence Prevention Research At CDC, Urge Stronger Action On Gun Safety In Wake Of Tragic School Shooting
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2023
Durbin Reads Out Death Tolls Of Deadliest Mass Shootings In Last Decade, Calls On Colleagues To Pass Gun Safety Legislation In Wake Of Nashville School Shooting
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2023
In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Reacts To Nashville School Shooting, Calls On Colleagues To Ban Assault Weapons
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Ban Marketing Of Firearms To Children Through FTC Rulemaking
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2023
Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Schumer, Durbin, Blumenthal, Murphy, Markey, Duckworth, Padilla Slam WEE1 Tactical For Marketing Assault-Style "JR-15' Weapon To Kids; Senators Urge Federal Investigation Into Company Utilizing Children to Advertise Scaled-Down Version Of AR-15 Senators Call On FTC To Investigate WEE1 Tactical For Gaming The System, Marketing "JR-15' Towards "Smaller Enthusiasts" Company Touts That "JR-15 is 20% Smaller" Than An AR-15 & 2.5lbs "Lighter", And Features A Little Girl Aiming To Fire In Advert
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 22, 2023
CNN "State of the Union" - TRANSCRIPT California Mass Shooting; Interview With Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX); Interview With Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL); Interview With Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV); Interview With Fmr. Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY). Aired 9-10a ET
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2023
Tweet - "At a time when families should have been forging memories with loved ones, they were instead mourning their loss. It's time for this nation to reckon with the toll that gun violence has on communities. My prayers are with the victims & their families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "Heartbroken to hear of a devastating school shooting in St. Louis. I am praying for the victims and their families. Horrific gun violence is a scourge on our communities and we must not waver in our determination to reduce it. Our kids deserve that from us."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "Chicago has lost far too many young people to gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. We must do more to protect our youth from the senseless shootings that plague our communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Urging DOJ & ATF To Clarify & Enforce Ghost Guns Rule
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, and Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of U.S. Senate - Titus Calls for a Ban on Bump Stocks Once and For All
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "The attack in Highland Park was the 309th mass shooting this year. Now, according to @GunDeaths , we are at 506. We must do more to prevent these senseless acts of violence, including closing loopholes in our gun laws & holding gun manufacturers accountable for unlawful marketing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022
Schneider, Davis, Pascrell, Blumenauer, Suozzi, Moore, and Evans Lead Bill to Create Guaranteed Annual Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Two more lives were lost to indiscriminate gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a step in the right direction, but we must do more. The time is now to prevent gun violence and heal our communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Calls for FTC Investigation of Firearms Industry's Unfair & Deceptive Advertising
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic that extends far beyond Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can work together to save lives. Now let's do more to prevent these tragedies, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow weapons to end up in dangerous hands."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2022
Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn that 5-year old Devin passed away last night. His family described him as a "bright, fun young man" who loved to play basketball and video games with his uncles. I send my deepest condolences to Devin's family, and to all who knew and loved him."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 31, 2022
Tweet - "Right now, kids should be thinking about the excitement of going back to school. But Devin only attended three days of kindergarten before he was shot in the head Sunday. My prayers are with Devin, his father, and their loved ones. We must do more to end senseless gun violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022
Tweet - "My heart goes out to those impacted by another weekend of deadly gun violence in Chicago, but prayers cannot replace action. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can come together, Democrats and Republicans, to help reduce gun violence. But we need to do more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022
Letter to Dusty Wunderlich, CEO of Credova Financial - Rep. Larson Joins Colleagues in Opposition to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Financing for Gun Purchases
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Tweet - "Whether they're going to school, work, or Six Flags, Americans should not have to fear for their lives because of gun violence. I'm grateful for the quick action by first responders in Gurnee last night, but we have more work to do to address the gun violence epidemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban to Prevent Gun Violence for Safer Communities
Rep. Sean Casten
July 29, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Assault Weapons Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 29, 2022
Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons
Rep. Bill Foster
July 29, 2022
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 20, 2024
Durbin Statement On Vote To Suspend The Sale Of Some U.S-Made Weapons To Israel
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2024
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Gun Conversion Devices That Are Amplifying The Gun Violence Epidemic
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2024
Durbin Joins Chicago Cred To Announce Federal Funding To Prevent Gun Violence
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2023
Durbin Joins Schumer In Attempt To Pass The Assault Weapons Ban On The Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2023
Durbin Discusses Devastating Impacts Of House Republicans' Proposed Cuts To ATF Funding With Director Dettelbach
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2023
Durbin, Kelly Lead Congressional Support For ATF Rule To Expand Background Checks
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2023
Durbin Questions Public Health Experts During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Gun Violence As A Public Health Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2023
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Gun Violence As A Public Health Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors From Gun Violence
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2023
Durbin Calls Out Senate Republicans' Hypocrisy On Crime
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2023
Durbin Calls Out Senate Republicans' Hypocrisy on Crime
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill To Curb Firearms Trafficking From The United States To Mexican Drug Cartels
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill to Curb Firearms Trafficking from the United States to Mexican Drug Cartels
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2023
Durbin, Members of Congress File Amicus Brief Opposing Legal Challenge To Federal Law Prohibiting Domestic Violence Offenders from Possessing Firearms
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2023
Durbin Meets With March Fourth To Discuss Gun Violence Prevention Efforts
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2023
Durbin Statement On Failed Republican Effort To Weaken The National Firearms Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2023
Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Year 4 Report On Chicago HEAL Initiative To Address Gun Violence
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 16, 2023
Durbin: No American Is Immune To The Scourge Of Gun Violence In This Country
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2023
Durbin Discusses Gun Violence Prevention With Illinois Physicians From March Fourth
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close The Charleston Loophole
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Boost Gun Violence Prevention Research At CDC, Urge Stronger Action On Gun Safety In Wake Of Tragic School Shooting
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2023
Durbin Reads Out Death Tolls Of Deadliest Mass Shootings In Last Decade, Calls On Colleagues To Pass Gun Safety Legislation In Wake Of Nashville School Shooting
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2023
In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Reacts To Nashville School Shooting, Calls On Colleagues To Ban Assault Weapons
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Ban Marketing Of Firearms To Children Through FTC Rulemaking
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2023
Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Schumer, Durbin, Blumenthal, Murphy, Markey, Duckworth, Padilla Slam WEE1 Tactical For Marketing Assault-Style "JR-15' Weapon To Kids; Senators Urge Federal Investigation Into Company Utilizing Children to Advertise Scaled-Down Version Of AR-15 Senators Call On FTC To Investigate WEE1 Tactical For Gaming The System, Marketing "JR-15' Towards "Smaller Enthusiasts" Company Touts That "JR-15 is 20% Smaller" Than An AR-15 & 2.5lbs "Lighter", And Features A Little Girl Aiming To Fire In Advert
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 22, 2023
CNN "State of the Union" - TRANSCRIPT California Mass Shooting; Interview With Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX); Interview With Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL); Interview With Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV); Interview With Fmr. Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY). Aired 9-10a ET
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2023
Tweet - "At a time when families should have been forging memories with loved ones, they were instead mourning their loss. It's time for this nation to reckon with the toll that gun violence has on communities. My prayers are with the victims & their families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "Heartbroken to hear of a devastating school shooting in St. Louis. I am praying for the victims and their families. Horrific gun violence is a scourge on our communities and we must not waver in our determination to reduce it. Our kids deserve that from us."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "Chicago has lost far too many young people to gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. We must do more to protect our youth from the senseless shootings that plague our communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Urging DOJ & ATF To Clarify & Enforce Ghost Guns Rule
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, and Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of U.S. Senate - Titus Calls for a Ban on Bump Stocks Once and For All
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "The attack in Highland Park was the 309th mass shooting this year. Now, according to @GunDeaths , we are at 506. We must do more to prevent these senseless acts of violence, including closing loopholes in our gun laws & holding gun manufacturers accountable for unlawful marketing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022
Schneider, Davis, Pascrell, Blumenauer, Suozzi, Moore, and Evans Lead Bill to Create Guaranteed Annual Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Two more lives were lost to indiscriminate gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a step in the right direction, but we must do more. The time is now to prevent gun violence and heal our communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Calls for FTC Investigation of Firearms Industry's Unfair & Deceptive Advertising
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic that extends far beyond Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can work together to save lives. Now let's do more to prevent these tragedies, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow weapons to end up in dangerous hands."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2022
Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn that 5-year old Devin passed away last night. His family described him as a "bright, fun young man" who loved to play basketball and video games with his uncles. I send my deepest condolences to Devin's family, and to all who knew and loved him."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 31, 2022
Tweet - "Right now, kids should be thinking about the excitement of going back to school. But Devin only attended three days of kindergarten before he was shot in the head Sunday. My prayers are with Devin, his father, and their loved ones. We must do more to end senseless gun violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022
Tweet - "My heart goes out to those impacted by another weekend of deadly gun violence in Chicago, but prayers cannot replace action. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can come together, Democrats and Republicans, to help reduce gun violence. But we need to do more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022
Letter to Dusty Wunderlich, CEO of Credova Financial - Rep. Larson Joins Colleagues in Opposition to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Financing for Gun Purchases
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Tweet - "Whether they're going to school, work, or Six Flags, Americans should not have to fear for their lives because of gun violence. I'm grateful for the quick action by first responders in Gurnee last night, but we have more work to do to address the gun violence epidemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban to Prevent Gun Violence for Safer Communities
Rep.Sean Casten
July 29, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Assault Weapons Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 29, 2022
Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons
Rep.Bill Foster
July 29, 2022
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
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