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Feb. 28, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces COOL OFF Act To Require 3-Day Waiting Period For Handgun Sales
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 28, 2019
Casten Votes to Close 'Charleston Loophole' Bill
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 28, 2019
Senate Passes & House Introduces Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Underwood, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Victims & Injured Police Officers of Aurora Shooting
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 27, 2019
Bost Defends 2nd Amendment
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 27, 2019
House Passes Underwood- Backed Legislation to Improve Gun Safety
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Background check reform has passed the House. Republican leadership in the Senate should listen to the vast majority of Americans who support this sensible reform, and call for a vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "These bills represent commonsense reforms that the vast majority of Americans support. Senate Republicans would be unwise to dismiss them. Complacency in addressing the epidemic of gun violence has to end. Communities across America depend on it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 26, 2019
Va Medical Centers
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2019
Casten Statement on Shooting in Aurora
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 16, 2019
Underwood Statement on Shooting in Aurora
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 16, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Aurora Shooting
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 15, 2019
Foster Statement on Shooting at Henry Pratt Plant in Aurora
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 14, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Applauds Committee Passage of the Bipartisan Background Check Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "As we remember the 17 innocent lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School a year ago today, we must summon the courage in Congress to pass common sense gun reform. Our words are not enough. We have to act to prevent gun violence. #ParklandStrong"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "In Illinois, 532 children have died from gun violence in the last 5 years. This is unacceptable. It's time to pass stronger national gun control laws to protect children from deadly weapons & stop the epidemic of gun violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019
Menendez, Deutch Introduce Bill to Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Robin Kelly
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 11, 2019
Tweet - "There is a growing trend of criminals getting guns by breaking into gun shops after business hours and stealing the guns on display. Those guns are often used to commit violent crimes. Here's an in-depth look at a problem:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019
Rep. Kelly Offers Three Bills to Address Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 31, 2019
schneider, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2019
Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Last week, our new governor took action right away to help stem illegal gun trafficking. This is an important, common sense step to help prevent gun violence in neighborhoods across Illinois."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Quigley Reintroduces Gun Buyback Program Legislation
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons belong in the hands of military and law enforcement experts, not on the open market where dangerous individuals can purchase them & use them to commit mass shootings. Joined @SenDuckworth & others reintroducing an assault weapons ban bill yesterday."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues In Introducing Assault Weapons Ban
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Mast, Bipartisan Members Introduce Universal Background Check Legislation
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "97% of Americans and gun owners support universal background checks on all gun sales. This number is absolutely overwhelming. It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats and nearly all Americans in support of universal background checks. Let's pass this bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
"H.R. 8 takes us one step closer to a future where no mother has to bury her child because of gun violence," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Gun Violence
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 18, 2018
Thompson, Task Force Urge Committees to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018
Prioritize Issues That Matter
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 29, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 8, 2018
Casten Statement on Thousand Oaks Shooting
Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2018
Tweet - "This is devastating. Yet again my heart breaks for an American community suffering from the scourge of gun violence. My prayers are with the friends and family of Sgt. Ron Helus, and the many other victims of this horrific tragedy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 29, 2018
Rep. Kelly's Statement on Pittsburgh tragedy
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 29, 2018
Tweet - "I'm grieving with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, but those of us who serve in Congress must offer more than thoughts & prayers. We must unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism & all forms of bigotry. There's only one legitimate side in this debate & we must unite against hate."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 26, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 7, 2018
Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 4, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "Charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System
Rep. Brad Schneider
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 28, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces COOL OFF Act To Require 3-Day Waiting Period For Handgun Sales
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 28, 2019
Casten Votes to Close 'Charleston Loophole' Bill
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 28, 2019
Senate Passes & House Introduces Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Underwood, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Victims & Injured Police Officers of Aurora Shooting
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 27, 2019
Bost Defends 2nd Amendment
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 27, 2019
House Passes Underwood- Backed Legislation to Improve Gun Safety
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Background check reform has passed the House. Republican leadership in the Senate should listen to the vast majority of Americans who support this sensible reform, and call for a vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "These bills represent commonsense reforms that the vast majority of Americans support. Senate Republicans would be unwise to dismiss them. Complacency in addressing the epidemic of gun violence has to end. Communities across America depend on it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 26, 2019
Va Medical Centers
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2019
Casten Statement on Shooting in Aurora
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 16, 2019
Underwood Statement on Shooting in Aurora
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 16, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Aurora Shooting
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 15, 2019
Foster Statement on Shooting at Henry Pratt Plant in Aurora
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 14, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Applauds Committee Passage of the Bipartisan Background Check Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "As we remember the 17 innocent lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School a year ago today, we must summon the courage in Congress to pass common sense gun reform. Our words are not enough. We have to act to prevent gun violence. #ParklandStrong"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "In Illinois, 532 children have died from gun violence in the last 5 years. This is unacceptable. It's time to pass stronger national gun control laws to protect children from deadly weapons & stop the epidemic of gun violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019
Menendez, Deutch Introduce Bill to Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Robin Kelly
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 11, 2019
Tweet - "There is a growing trend of criminals getting guns by breaking into gun shops after business hours and stealing the guns on display. Those guns are often used to commit violent crimes. Here's an in-depth look at a problem:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019
Rep. Kelly Offers Three Bills to Address Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 31, 2019
schneider, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2019
Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Last week, our new governor took action right away to help stem illegal gun trafficking. This is an important, common sense step to help prevent gun violence in neighborhoods across Illinois."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2019
Quigley Reintroduces Gun Buyback Program Legislation
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons belong in the hands of military and law enforcement experts, not on the open market where dangerous individuals can purchase them & use them to commit mass shootings. Joined @SenDuckworth & others reintroducing an assault weapons ban bill yesterday."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues In Introducing Assault Weapons Ban
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Mast, Bipartisan Members Introduce Universal Background Check Legislation
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "97% of Americans and gun owners support universal background checks on all gun sales. This number is absolutely overwhelming. It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats and nearly all Americans in support of universal background checks. Let's pass this bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
"H.R. 8 takes us one step closer to a future where no mother has to bury her child because of gun violence," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Gun Violence
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 18, 2018
Thompson, Task Force Urge Committees to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018
Prioritize Issues That Matter
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 29, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 28, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 8, 2018
Casten Statement on Thousand Oaks Shooting
Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2018
Tweet - "This is devastating. Yet again my heart breaks for an American community suffering from the scourge of gun violence. My prayers are with the friends and family of Sgt. Ron Helus, and the many other victims of this horrific tragedy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 29, 2018
Rep. Kelly's Statement on Pittsburgh tragedy
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 29, 2018
Tweet - "I'm grieving with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, but those of us who serve in Congress must offer more than thoughts & prayers. We must unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism & all forms of bigotry. There's only one legitimate side in this debate & we must unite against hate."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 26, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 7, 2018
Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 4, 2018
Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "Charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System
Rep.Brad Schneider
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