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Oct. 1, 2018
Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018
Americans Who Died From Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 11, 2018
Daily KOS - Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 8, 2018
Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. Chicago has lost far too many aspiring young people to senseless gun violence. When will Republicans in Congress finally decide to act?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 26, 2018
Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for Jacksonville. No community should have to suffer from such senseless gun violence. When will Congress have the courage to stand up to the NRA and pass meaningful reforms to help prevent these shootings in America?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2018
Deaths From Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 24, 2018
Davis Statement Opposing Trump Administration Plans for Arming Educators
Rep. Danny Davis
Aug. 21, 2018
Deaths From Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 17, 2018
Tweet - "From Parkland to Chicago, we have to recognize both the physical and emotional scars wrought by the trauma of gun violence. This is a public health epidemic that we must confront with all hands on deck."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Responds to President Trump's Chicago "Discussion" Hosted 768 Miles Away in New Jersey
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 7, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly statement on weekend of gun violence in Chicago
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 7, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 7, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 5, 2018
Tweet - "My heart breaks for those who are victimized and traumatized by the daily toll of gun violence. This is a public health crisis. Congress must act and can start by prioritizing additional resources to address this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2018
Reps. Deutch, Wasserman Schultz, Schneider & Maloney Introduce Bill to Block 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 31, 2018
Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill To Block Publication of 3D Printable Firearm Blueprints
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 27, 2018
Tweet - "Allowing criminals and terrorists to have access to 3D firearm blueprints is incredibly irresponsible. I'm urging the Trump Administration to reconsider its dangerous decision."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2018
Victims of Gun Violence in America
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Edward Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - Congress Members Demand Hearing on 3-D Printed Guns Settlement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 26, 2018
Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Ban Publication of Gun Blueprints
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reconsider Dangerous 3D Gun Settlement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 29, 2018
Tweet - "Cities and towns across America feel the heavy toll gun violence takes on their community daily. Chicago - a city I'm proud to represent -- has suffered greatly from this scourge. The Republican complacency to act on this epidemic has to end."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2018
Tweet - "Heartbroken to once again hear of another mass shooting tragedy in America, this time at a newspaper in Annapolis. When will the Republicans who control Congress have the courage to buck the NRA and act on gun safety bills to stop the next shooting?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Thomas E. Brandon, Acting Director for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Senators to ATF: Get Tough on Irresponsible Firearm Dealers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
June 12, 2018
Tweet - "Today we remember the 49 lives lost at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando 2 years ago. We must #HonorThemWithAction that can help prevent these senseless massacres and put a stop to gun violence in our communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Clarify Testimony on Gun Violence and School Safety
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 7, 2018
Rush and Duckworth Introduce Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2018
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2018
Tweet - "When Republicans in Congress decide that our children are worth more than the approval of the @NRA, we can begin to fix this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Implement STOP School Violence Act
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 24, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Month"
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 23, 2018
Quigley Meets with Parkland Students on Capitol Hill, Discusses Policy Proposals to Combat Gun Violence
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Last Friday, the nation watched in horror as news broke of yet another school shooting, this time at Santa Fe High School. Today, I called on Congressional Republicans to stand up to the gun sales lobby & act to help prevent future violence"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Congress is going to have to choose who they listen to more -- the students who are in class thinking about whether their desks are in the line of fire, or the gun lobbyists who want to further weaken gun laws on the books so they can make more sales. I know where I stand."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep. Robin Kelly
May 17, 2018
Quigley Secures Appropriations Language to Prevent Domestic Abusers from Obtaining Guns
Rep. Mike Quigley
April 27, 2018
Facebook - "Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is fighting the good fight in even the reddest of states with our friends in the great state of Tennessee. Moms Demand Action volunteers worked tirelessly this session to defeat gun lobby priorities in the Tennessee legislature like guns in schools, guns in airports, and permitless carry. The efforts of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America volunteers -- demanding action from lawmakers at the legislature week after week -- shows that even in the reddest of states, we can take on the NRA's extreme agenda and advance the case for stronger gun laws."
Rep. Robin Kelly
April 25, 2018
Rules Committee Republicans Kill NRA-Airline Transparency Amendment
Rep. Robin Kelly
April 20, 2018
Tweet - "We can't let up when it comes to pushing for action on meaningful gun reform. Republicans who control Congress need to start listening. #NationalSchoolWalkout."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Facebook - "I agree with Cardinal Blase J. Cupich urging the Illinois General Assembly muster the "moral courage" to override Governor Bruce Rauner's ill-advised veto of the Gun Dealer Licensing Act, which is a lifesaver. #NeverAgain #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence"
Rep. Robin Kelly
April 18, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hosts Congressional Briefing On The Impact Of Waiting Periods With Harvard Business School Professor Deepak Malhotra
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 12, 2018
Esty, Van Hollen, Murphy, Blumenthal, Kelly, Adams to Introduce Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 3, 2018
Foster Hosts Community Discussion on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Bill Foster
March 30, 2018
LaHood, Krishnamoorthi deliver bipartisan message at Bradley
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 26, 2018
Chicago Tribune - A Cooling-off Period on Handgun Purchases Nationwide Would Save Lives
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 24, 2018
Tweet - "What a powerful example of democracy we are witnessing today. Americans are marching and speaking in one voice saying #EnoughIsEnough when it comes to senseless gun violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2018
Happy Saturday!
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 1, 2018
Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018
Americans Who Died From Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 11, 2018
Daily KOS - Illinois Can't Wait for Washington To Ban 3D-Printed Guns, We Need to Do It Now
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 8, 2018
Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. Chicago has lost far too many aspiring young people to senseless gun violence. When will Republicans in Congress finally decide to act?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 26, 2018
Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for Jacksonville. No community should have to suffer from such senseless gun violence. When will Congress have the courage to stand up to the NRA and pass meaningful reforms to help prevent these shootings in America?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2018
Deaths From Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 24, 2018
Davis Statement Opposing Trump Administration Plans for Arming Educators
Rep.Danny Davis
Aug. 21, 2018
Deaths From Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 17, 2018
Tweet - "From Parkland to Chicago, we have to recognize both the physical and emotional scars wrought by the trauma of gun violence. This is a public health epidemic that we must confront with all hands on deck."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly Responds to President Trump's Chicago "Discussion" Hosted 768 Miles Away in New Jersey
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 7, 2018
Congresswoman Kelly statement on weekend of gun violence in Chicago
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 7, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 7, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 5, 2018
Tweet - "My heart breaks for those who are victimized and traumatized by the daily toll of gun violence. This is a public health crisis. Congress must act and can start by prioritizing additional resources to address this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2018
Reps. Deutch, Wasserman Schultz, Schneider & Maloney Introduce Bill to Block 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 31, 2018
Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill To Block Publication of 3D Printable Firearm Blueprints
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 27, 2018
Tweet - "Allowing criminals and terrorists to have access to 3D firearm blueprints is incredibly irresponsible. I'm urging the Trump Administration to reconsider its dangerous decision."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2018
Victims of Gun Violence in America
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Edward Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - Congress Members Demand Hearing on 3-D Printed Guns Settlement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 26, 2018
Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Ban Publication of Gun Blueprints
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reconsider Dangerous 3D Gun Settlement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 29, 2018
Tweet - "Cities and towns across America feel the heavy toll gun violence takes on their community daily. Chicago - a city I'm proud to represent -- has suffered greatly from this scourge. The Republican complacency to act on this epidemic has to end."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2018
Tweet - "Heartbroken to once again hear of another mass shooting tragedy in America, this time at a newspaper in Annapolis. When will the Republicans who control Congress have the courage to buck the NRA and act on gun safety bills to stop the next shooting?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Thomas E. Brandon, Acting Director for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Senators to ATF: Get Tough on Irresponsible Firearm Dealers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
June 12, 2018
Tweet - "Today we remember the 49 lives lost at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando 2 years ago. We must #HonorThemWithAction that can help prevent these senseless massacres and put a stop to gun violence in our communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Clarify Testimony on Gun Violence and School Safety
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 7, 2018
Rush and Duckworth Introduce Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2018
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2018
Tweet - "When Republicans in Congress decide that our children are worth more than the approval of the @NRA, we can begin to fix this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Implement STOP School Violence Act
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 24, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Month"
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 23, 2018
Quigley Meets with Parkland Students on Capitol Hill, Discusses Policy Proposals to Combat Gun Violence
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Last Friday, the nation watched in horror as news broke of yet another school shooting, this time at Santa Fe High School. Today, I called on Congressional Republicans to stand up to the gun sales lobby & act to help prevent future violence"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Congress is going to have to choose who they listen to more -- the students who are in class thinking about whether their desks are in the line of fire, or the gun lobbyists who want to further weaken gun laws on the books so they can make more sales. I know where I stand."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2018
Gun Violence
Rep.Robin Kelly
May 17, 2018
Quigley Secures Appropriations Language to Prevent Domestic Abusers from Obtaining Guns
Rep.Mike Quigley
April 27, 2018
Facebook - "Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is fighting the good fight in even the reddest of states with our friends in the great state of Tennessee. Moms Demand Action volunteers worked tirelessly this session to defeat gun lobby priorities in the Tennessee legislature like guns in schools, guns in airports, and permitless carry. The efforts of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America volunteers -- demanding action from lawmakers at the legislature week after week -- shows that even in the reddest of states, we can take on the NRA's extreme agenda and advance the case for stronger gun laws."
Rep.Robin Kelly
April 25, 2018
Rules Committee Republicans Kill NRA-Airline Transparency Amendment
Rep.Robin Kelly
April 20, 2018
Tweet - "We can't let up when it comes to pushing for action on meaningful gun reform. Republicans who control Congress need to start listening. #NationalSchoolWalkout."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Facebook - "I agree with Cardinal Blase J. Cupich urging the Illinois General Assembly muster the "moral courage" to override Governor Bruce Rauner's ill-advised veto of the Gun Dealer Licensing Act, which is a lifesaver. #NeverAgain #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence"
Rep.Robin Kelly
April 18, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hosts Congressional Briefing On The Impact Of Waiting Periods With Harvard Business School Professor Deepak Malhotra
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 12, 2018
Esty, Van Hollen, Murphy, Blumenthal, Kelly, Adams to Introduce Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 3, 2018
Foster Hosts Community Discussion on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Bill Foster
March 30, 2018
LaHood, Krishnamoorthi deliver bipartisan message at Bradley
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 26, 2018
Chicago Tribune - A Cooling-off Period on Handgun Purchases Nationwide Would Save Lives
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 24, 2018
Tweet - "What a powerful example of democracy we are witnessing today. Americans are marching and speaking in one voice saying #EnoughIsEnough when it comes to senseless gun violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2018
Happy Saturday!
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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