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March 11, 2021
Schneider Votes for Lifesaving, Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 11, 2021
Congressman García Votes for Lifesaving Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2021
Quigley, Fitzpatrick, Swalwell, Diaz-Balart Reintroduce Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 10, 2021
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly
March 10, 2021
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly
March 10, 2021
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 9, 2021
The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed
Rep. Mary Miller
March 4, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close The Charleston Loophole
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2021
Reps. Schneider, Espaillat Introduce Legislation to Close the Ghost Guns Loophole
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act to Reduce Gun Violence
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021
Chairman Thompson, Joined by Democrats and Republicans, Reintroduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 2, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States Gillibrand - Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize ATF Leadership And Gun Violence Prevention
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021
Tweet - "Instituting universal background checks would meaningfully reduce gun violence in America. I am a proud supporter of this commonsense legislation to make our country a safer place."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Joe Neguse, Lucy Mcbath Call for Biden Administration to Appoint National Director and Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 22, 2021
Schneider NRA Investigation Prompts Report on Tax-Exempt Noncompliance
Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly Reintroduces 3 Gun Violence Prevention Bill
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "More than 100 Americans die every day from gun violence. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize survivors of gun violence & remember all those we have lost. We have a lot of work to do to make this country a safer place. I will do all I can to reduce deadly shootings & save lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today I had the chance to speak with a group of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country. I told them that reducing gun violence will be a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And I will never stop fighting for gun safety."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Foster Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General - Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Thompson, Hayes, Dean, And Deutch Call On Acting Attorney General Rosen To Publicly Reaffirm Commitment To Ban On Guns On Capitol Grounds As Groups Plan Armed Demonstrations
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 10, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's statement on the recent Chicago area shooting spree that took three innocent lives
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 3, 2021
Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 21, 2020
Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 14, 2020
Tweet - "It's been eight years since the devastating mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My heart is with every family remembering a loved one today. We must honor the lives we lost that day with action."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2020
Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 23, 2020
Tweet - "I want to thank @SenFeinstein for her distinguished leadership on the Judiciary Committee during turbulent years. She has been a champion for common-sense gun safety, reproductive rights, and many other issues of critical importance to the American people."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020
Durbin Questions Indiana U.S. Attorney On Gun Trafficking During Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020
Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Federal Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Heartbroken by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must act in Congress to stem the gun violence epidemic in this country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Another heartbreaking shooting in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
With Gun Sales & Domestic Violence Surging Amid Pandemic, Blumenthal, Himes, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Rep. Schneider Lauds NY Ag for Lawsuit Against NRA Over Non-Profit Status
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 3, 2020
Tweet - "One year ago today, a white supremacist killed 23 people and wounded 22 others in a vicious terror attack motivated by hatred and bigotry. As we #RememberElPaso and honor the victims & survivors of this attack, we must commit to addressing its source--violent white supremacy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Members of Congress: Include FBI Background Check Bill in Coronavirus Relief Package
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "It is hard to believe that someone would target mourning families like this. My thoughts are with the victims today as I pray for their speedy and full recoveries."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Duckworth Responds to ICE's "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program in Chicago
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "Heartbroken by the level of gun violence in Chicago over the past few weekends. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and I remain committed to pursuing efforts like the HEAL Initiative and gun safety reforms that will help reduce violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2020
Tweet - "This is devastating. My heart breaks for those mourning loved ones who were hurt or killed this weekend. Too many innocent young lives have been tragically lost to this scourge of gun violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence hit hard in my home state this weekend. I'm heartbroken at the loss of life, which sadly included several children. My prayers are with the victims and their families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "My staff and I are monitoring the developing situation at Bunn-O-Matic in Springfield. Praying for everyone on the scene."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "This is a horrific tragedy and my heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Springfield community. I'm thankful for the first responders who rushed to the scene and tracked down the individual responsible for today's senseless violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "This week marks the 5th anniversary of funeral services for victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston. The man who committed that unspeakable crime was able to buy a gun even though he had not completed a gun background check because of a loophole in the law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 11, 2021
Schneider Votes for Lifesaving, Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 11, 2021
Congressman García Votes for Lifesaving Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2021
Quigley, Fitzpatrick, Swalwell, Diaz-Balart Reintroduce Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 10, 2021
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
Rep.Robin Kelly
March 10, 2021
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Rep.Robin Kelly
March 10, 2021
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 9, 2021
The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed
Rep.Mary Miller
March 4, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close The Charleston Loophole
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2021
Reps. Schneider, Espaillat Introduce Legislation to Close the Ghost Guns Loophole
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act to Reduce Gun Violence
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021
Chairman Thompson, Joined by Democrats and Republicans, Reintroduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 2, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States Gillibrand - Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize ATF Leadership And Gun Violence Prevention
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021
Tweet - "Instituting universal background checks would meaningfully reduce gun violence in America. I am a proud supporter of this commonsense legislation to make our country a safer place."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Joe Neguse, Lucy Mcbath Call for Biden Administration to Appoint National Director and Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 22, 2021
Schneider NRA Investigation Prompts Report on Tax-Exempt Noncompliance
Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly Reintroduces 3 Gun Violence Prevention Bill
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "More than 100 Americans die every day from gun violence. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize survivors of gun violence & remember all those we have lost. We have a lot of work to do to make this country a safer place. I will do all I can to reduce deadly shootings & save lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today I had the chance to speak with a group of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country. I told them that reducing gun violence will be a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And I will never stop fighting for gun safety."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Foster Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General - Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Thompson, Hayes, Dean, And Deutch Call On Acting Attorney General Rosen To Publicly Reaffirm Commitment To Ban On Guns On Capitol Grounds As Groups Plan Armed Demonstrations
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 10, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's statement on the recent Chicago area shooting spree that took three innocent lives
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 3, 2021
Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 21, 2020
Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 14, 2020
Tweet - "It's been eight years since the devastating mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My heart is with every family remembering a loved one today. We must honor the lives we lost that day with action."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2020
Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 23, 2020
Tweet - "I want to thank @SenFeinstein for her distinguished leadership on the Judiciary Committee during turbulent years. She has been a champion for common-sense gun safety, reproductive rights, and many other issues of critical importance to the American people."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020
Durbin Questions Indiana U.S. Attorney On Gun Trafficking During Confirmation Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020
Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Federal Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Heartbroken by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must act in Congress to stem the gun violence epidemic in this country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Another heartbreaking shooting in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
With Gun Sales & Domestic Violence Surging Amid Pandemic, Blumenthal, Himes, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Rep. Schneider Lauds NY Ag for Lawsuit Against NRA Over Non-Profit Status
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 3, 2020
Tweet - "One year ago today, a white supremacist killed 23 people and wounded 22 others in a vicious terror attack motivated by hatred and bigotry. As we #RememberElPaso and honor the victims & survivors of this attack, we must commit to addressing its source--violent white supremacy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Members of Congress: Include FBI Background Check Bill in Coronavirus Relief Package
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "It is hard to believe that someone would target mourning families like this. My thoughts are with the victims today as I pray for their speedy and full recoveries."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Duckworth Responds to ICE's "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program in Chicago
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "Heartbroken by the level of gun violence in Chicago over the past few weekends. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and I remain committed to pursuing efforts like the HEAL Initiative and gun safety reforms that will help reduce violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2020
Tweet - "This is devastating. My heart breaks for those mourning loved ones who were hurt or killed this weekend. Too many innocent young lives have been tragically lost to this scourge of gun violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence hit hard in my home state this weekend. I'm heartbroken at the loss of life, which sadly included several children. My prayers are with the victims and their families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "My staff and I are monitoring the developing situation at Bunn-O-Matic in Springfield. Praying for everyone on the scene."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "This is a horrific tragedy and my heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Springfield community. I'm thankful for the first responders who rushed to the scene and tracked down the individual responsible for today's senseless violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "This week marks the 5th anniversary of funeral services for victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston. The man who committed that unspeakable crime was able to buy a gun even though he had not completed a gun background check because of a loophole in the law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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