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Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "There are many reasons for gun violence in Chicago, but one of the obvious ones is we are awash in guns. My bill w/@RepSchneider would make sure gun dealers securely store their weapons to prevent thefts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is stealing far too many young lives in Chicago, East St. Louis, and across America. My prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. It's time for this nation to finally reckon with the toll that gun violence is taking on families and communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2021 Casten, Kelly, Deutch Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Gun Trafficking as 2021 Projected to be the Deadliest Year of Gun Violence in Decades Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 9, 2021 Durbin Statement On Chipman Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2021 Schneider Town Hall: Vernon Hills Discusses COVID Relief for Small Businesses, Gun Violence Prevention Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "This week we learned that CPD Officer Ella French was murdered with a handgun straw purchased from Indiana. I am calling on AG Garland to prioritize investigating and prosecuting straw purchases that are supplying guns used in Chicago crime. This has gone on long enough." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2021 Representatives McBath, Horsford, Kelly, and Blunt Rochester Host Gun Violence Prevention Youth Roundtable Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin To AG Garland: Prioritize Investigating And Prosecuting Straw Purchases Of Firearms Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "A weekend of violence brings a week of mourning to Chicago. Gun violence is devastating our communities. We must continue working to get illicit guns off of our streets and out of the hands of those who would use them for violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Infuriated by the news that Officer Ella French was killed and her partner wounded by a handgun obtained through a straw purchase in Indiana. I have been pushing for stronger penalties against straw purchases for years, and this is why." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Neguse Calls for Judiciary Committee Markup of Federal Assault Weapons Ban Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, 23 lives were taken in El Paso. Hours later, 9 more were killed in Dayton. Both were days before the anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara massacre. And every day, we wake up to gun violence in cities like Chicago and around the country. It is devastating." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Tweet - "We must work to stop the flood of illicit guns that are trafficked into our communities and used to cause deadly violence. This requires a sustained, coordinated effort at every level." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Representatives Robin Kelly, Joe Neguse Introduce Bill to Empower Local Governments in Gun Violence Prevention Rep. Robin Kelly
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence continues to take a devastating toll on Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families, but my thoughts are on the future and how we must find a way to finally end this national nightmare." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to welcome @TheJusticeDept to Chicago today to discuss initiatives to address gun violence. AG Garland and I are committed to stemming the flood of illegal firearms into our neighborhoods. The firearms trafficking strike force is a critical step forward for this effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Durbin To Join Attorney General Garland In Chicago Today To Announce Gun Violence Strike Force Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Durbin, Lightfoot, Attorney General Garland Discuss Gun Trafficking Strike Force, Investments in Community Violence Prevention Programs in Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of children in this country. This is a crisis. History and future generations will judge us by how we meet this moment." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "We are a nation that has become traumatized by gun violence. If that much wasn't obvious already, the scene at Nationals Park on Saturday should serve as evidence: Americans have come to accept and even expect mass shootings as a possibility anywhere in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "Another summer weekend in Chicago with devastating gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must redouble our efforts to break the cycles of violence and trauma. It will take dedicated efforts at all levels, but we must address this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Nationals Park Shooting Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2021 Tweet - "When gun violence plagues a community, it not only leaves physical and emotional scars, it takes a financial toll too. This @USGAO report shows that addressing the cycle of violence helps our neighbors facing trauma & saves money." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 House and Senate Democrats Release New GAO Report Showing Gun Violence Costs U.S. Health Care System More Than $1 Billion Per Year for Initial Treatment Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 14, 2021 Nomination of David Chipman Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1920 Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021 Tweet - "The 11 lives lost in Chicago last weekend join the more than 23,000 American lives lost to gun violence this year alone. As Chair of the Judiciary Committee, I support the Administration's comprehensive strategy to combat violent crime and gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2021 Tweet - "Too many kids in Chicago carry the burden of trauma without a helping hand. That's why I've made it a priority to increase funding and improve access to services for children and families who experience trauma. This is how we can start to break the cycle of violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021 Rep. Deutch Leads Reintroduction of Ban on 3D Printed Guns with Senators Markey and Menendez Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 29, 2021 Gun Violence Ruins Lives Rep. Robin Kelly
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of lives lost to gun violence in the Chicago area. My prayers are with the victims of the South Shore, Marquette Park, & St. Charles shootings & all those impacted by the daily toll of gun violence in our communities. Congress must take steps to end this epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration's Gun Crime Prevention Strategy Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for its efforts to address the flow of illegal guns into Chicago. These guns come from out of state and wreak havoc on our streets. I stand ready to help the DOJ and the City of Chicago in any way that I can." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "There have been too many funerals, too many communities devastated by gun violence. I commend the administration for their gun violence prevention strategy, which implements preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Duckworth Joins Blumenthal and Wyden in Introducing Expanded Legislation to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors from Firearm Violence Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for the victims of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. Far too many American lives are lost or forever altered by gunfire--it's time for Congress to take common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "When a child experiences trauma--like witnessing a shooting--it harms the brain & can cause a ripple effect that impacts health, education & wellbeing. To help children heal emotional scars & break the cycle of violence, we must invest in trauma-informed, community-based efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2021 Rep. Kelly Advocates for Increased Gun Violence Prevention Funding at Appropriations Hearing Rep. Robin Kelly
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "Too many families have mourned a child lost to an accidental shooting at home. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act to help ensure guns will be safely stored & out of the hands of children." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Something needs to change--and it starts in Congress. Gun safety legislation must be a top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "This is beyond heartbreaking. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young people. If we don't act soon to address this crisis head-on, this cycle of death and violence is only going to continue." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Durbin Questions CDC Director On Community Violence Prevention, COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Sen. Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "My thoughts are with all of those who were affected by the horrific level of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. We can save lives and prevent shootings if we reform our nation's gun safety laws. Congress, we must act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Reps. Quigley, Deutch, Connolly Reintroduce Gun Buyback Program Bill Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "There are many reasons for gun violence in Chicago, but one of the obvious ones is we are awash in guns. My bill w/@RepSchneider would make sure gun dealers securely store their weapons to prevent thefts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is stealing far too many young lives in Chicago, East St. Louis, and across America. My prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. It's time for this nation to finally reckon with the toll that gun violence is taking on families and communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2021 Casten, Kelly, Deutch Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Gun Trafficking as 2021 Projected to be the Deadliest Year of Gun Violence in Decades Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 9, 2021 Durbin Statement On Chipman Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2021 Schneider Town Hall: Vernon Hills Discusses COVID Relief for Small Businesses, Gun Violence Prevention Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "This week we learned that CPD Officer Ella French was murdered with a handgun straw purchased from Indiana. I am calling on AG Garland to prioritize investigating and prosecuting straw purchases that are supplying guns used in Chicago crime. This has gone on long enough." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2021 Representatives McBath, Horsford, Kelly, and Blunt Rochester Host Gun Violence Prevention Youth Roundtable Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin To AG Garland: Prioritize Investigating And Prosecuting Straw Purchases Of Firearms Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "A weekend of violence brings a week of mourning to Chicago. Gun violence is devastating our communities. We must continue working to get illicit guns off of our streets and out of the hands of those who would use them for violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Infuriated by the news that Officer Ella French was killed and her partner wounded by a handgun obtained through a straw purchase in Indiana. I have been pushing for stronger penalties against straw purchases for years, and this is why." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee - Neguse Calls for Judiciary Committee Markup of Federal Assault Weapons Ban Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, 23 lives were taken in El Paso. Hours later, 9 more were killed in Dayton. Both were days before the anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh gurdwara massacre. And every day, we wake up to gun violence in cities like Chicago and around the country. It is devastating." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Tweet - "We must work to stop the flood of illicit guns that are trafficked into our communities and used to cause deadly violence. This requires a sustained, coordinated effort at every level." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Representatives Robin Kelly, Joe Neguse Introduce Bill to Empower Local Governments in Gun Violence Prevention Rep.Robin Kelly
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence continues to take a devastating toll on Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families, but my thoughts are on the future and how we must find a way to finally end this national nightmare." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to welcome @TheJusticeDept to Chicago today to discuss initiatives to address gun violence. AG Garland and I are committed to stemming the flood of illegal firearms into our neighborhoods. The firearms trafficking strike force is a critical step forward for this effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Durbin To Join Attorney General Garland In Chicago Today To Announce Gun Violence Strike Force Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Durbin, Lightfoot, Attorney General Garland Discuss Gun Trafficking Strike Force, Investments in Community Violence Prevention Programs in Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of children in this country. This is a crisis. History and future generations will judge us by how we meet this moment." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "We are a nation that has become traumatized by gun violence. If that much wasn't obvious already, the scene at Nationals Park on Saturday should serve as evidence: Americans have come to accept and even expect mass shootings as a possibility anywhere in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "Another summer weekend in Chicago with devastating gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must redouble our efforts to break the cycles of violence and trauma. It will take dedicated efforts at all levels, but we must address this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Nationals Park Shooting Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2021 Tweet - "When gun violence plagues a community, it not only leaves physical and emotional scars, it takes a financial toll too. This @USGAO report shows that addressing the cycle of violence helps our neighbors facing trauma & saves money." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 House and Senate Democrats Release New GAO Report Showing Gun Violence Costs U.S. Health Care System More Than $1 Billion Per Year for Initial Treatment Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 14, 2021 Nomination of David Chipman Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1920 Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021 Tweet - "The 11 lives lost in Chicago last weekend join the more than 23,000 American lives lost to gun violence this year alone. As Chair of the Judiciary Committee, I support the Administration's comprehensive strategy to combat violent crime and gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2021 Tweet - "Too many kids in Chicago carry the burden of trauma without a helping hand. That's why I've made it a priority to increase funding and improve access to services for children and families who experience trauma. This is how we can start to break the cycle of violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021 Rep. Deutch Leads Reintroduction of Ban on 3D Printed Guns with Senators Markey and Menendez Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 29, 2021 Gun Violence Ruins Lives Rep.Robin Kelly
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of lives lost to gun violence in the Chicago area. My prayers are with the victims of the South Shore, Marquette Park, & St. Charles shootings & all those impacted by the daily toll of gun violence in our communities. Congress must take steps to end this epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration's Gun Crime Prevention Strategy Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for its efforts to address the flow of illegal guns into Chicago. These guns come from out of state and wreak havoc on our streets. I stand ready to help the DOJ and the City of Chicago in any way that I can." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "There have been too many funerals, too many communities devastated by gun violence. I commend the administration for their gun violence prevention strategy, which implements preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Duckworth Joins Blumenthal and Wyden in Introducing Expanded Legislation to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors from Firearm Violence Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for the victims of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. Far too many American lives are lost or forever altered by gunfire--it's time for Congress to take common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "When a child experiences trauma--like witnessing a shooting--it harms the brain & can cause a ripple effect that impacts health, education & wellbeing. To help children heal emotional scars & break the cycle of violence, we must invest in trauma-informed, community-based efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2021 Rep. Kelly Advocates for Increased Gun Violence Prevention Funding at Appropriations Hearing Rep.Robin Kelly
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "Too many families have mourned a child lost to an accidental shooting at home. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act to help ensure guns will be safely stored & out of the hands of children." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Something needs to change--and it starts in Congress. Gun safety legislation must be a top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "This is beyond heartbreaking. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young people. If we don't act soon to address this crisis head-on, this cycle of death and violence is only going to continue." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Durbin Questions CDC Director On Community Violence Prevention, COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Sen.Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "My thoughts are with all of those who were affected by the horrific level of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. We can save lives and prevent shootings if we reform our nation's gun safety laws. Congress, we must act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Reps. Quigley, Deutch, Connolly Reintroduce Gun Buyback Program Bill Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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