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April 11, 2024
Klobuchar Statement on New Background Checks for Gun Purchases
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 7, 2023
Klobuchar Statement on United States v. Rahimi
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 22, 2023
Klobuchar, Colleagues File Bipartisan Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 1, 2023
Klobuchar, Peters, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat Increased Use of Dangerous Gun Conversion Devices
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Feb. 10, 2023
Klobuchar, Dingell, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Provisions Closing the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Markey, Rep. Meng Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden to Roll Back Trump's Deregulation of 3d-printed Ghost Guns
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
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. Betty McCollum, ...
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. Betty McCollum, ...
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. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 29, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar Votes for Assault Weapons Ban
Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 25, 2022
Klobuchar, Peters Lead Colleagues In Introducing Legislation to Combat Increased Use of Dangerous Gun Conversion Devices
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 20, 2022
VIDEO - At Judiciary Committee Hearing With Mayor of Highland Park, Klobuchar Highlights Need For Commonsense Reforms to Combat Gun Violence, Prevent Mass Shootings
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 19, 2022
Tweet - "As the Hennepin County Attorney, I saw firsthand the connection between domestic abuse and gun violence. I decided then that something had to be done. And when I got to the Senate, I was determined to take action."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 18, 2022
Tweet - "This is Caitlyne. On May 24, she climbed out a window to escape the shooting in Uvalde. She came to DC with pictures of her friends who died to urge lawmakers to ban assault weapons. I promised her that we'll keep fighting--for her, her friends, & all Americans."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "Important words from a Uvalde dad: "She is scared to go to school--she is scared. This is America. They shouldn't feel scared. When I was going to school, I was scared that I wasn't going to make the grade--not that I was going to get killed. Something has to get done.""
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 12, 2022
Tweet - "Today I met with survivors and advocates from Highland Park and Uvalde about the urgent need to reinstate a ban on assault weapons. Their strength is an inspiration. We must get this done."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 11, 2022
Klobuchar Attends White House Ceremony Marking Enactment of Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Including Her Provision to Close the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 7, 2022
Tweet - "Just stop selling--and making money off of--assault weapons. Full stop. The killer in Highland Park had a lot of guns. He brought the one that would kill the most people."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "For nearly a decade, I've been fighting to close the boyfriend loophole. I talked with @people about how this reform will save lives -- and why I believe this is just the beginning of meaningful change."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 29, 2022
Letter to Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Demanding Answers Regarding Unprecedented Increase in Federal Firearm License Revocations
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
June 25, 2022
Tweet - "Was great to be in Hennepin County with domestic violence prevention advocates discussing the Senate's historic vote to make progress in closing the boyfriend loophole. I've been fighting for this for many years. Onward!"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2022
Rep. Omar's Statement on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Bill
Rep. Ilhan Omar
June 24, 2022
Representative Angie Craig Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Package
Rep. Angie Craig
June 23, 2022
Klobuchar Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Gun Violence, Including Her Provision to Close the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 16, 2022
Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fight to stop gun violence, but last week's vote was for them."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 12, 2022
Klobuchar Statement Regarding Bipartisan Gun Framework Including Her Provision on Closing the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 8, 2022
Mccollum Votes To Pass The Protecting Our Kids Act To Save Lives From Gun Violence
Rep. Betty McCollum
June 3, 2022
Tweet - "As @POTUS asked last night: "How much more carnage are we willing to accept? How many more innocent American lives must be taken until we say enough?" Enough."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "Hospitals. Schools. Grocery stores. These should be safe places. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. My heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Tulsa community."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 2, 2022
Rep. Fischbach on Judiciary Committee Meeting
Rep. Michelle Fischbach
May 27, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
May 26, 2022
Tweet - "At the Judiciary Committee hearing on the ATF nominee I spoke about the urgent need to combat gun violence. Watch:"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 25, 2022
VIDEO -- At Judiciary Committee Hearing, Klobuchar Emphasizes Need to Combat Gun Violence Following Tragic School Shooting in Texas
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 25, 2022
Tweet - "My statement on the shooting at Robb Elementary in Texas:"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 25, 2022
Statement on the shooting in Uvalde
Rep. Betty McCollum
May 24, 2022
Klobuchar Statement on Robb Elementary Shooting
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
April 11, 2022
Tweet - "Good. This is an important step forward as we work to address gun violence and save lives."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Dec. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Thank you for these beautiful words, @SenGaryPeters . As you said so well: "We cannot stand by when we know it is only a matter of time before the next school, the next community, is shattered.""
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 20, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance
Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
June 11, 2021
Emmer Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Legal Recourse for Law-Abiding Gun Applicants
Rep. Tom Emmer
May 26, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
April 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Secretary - Menendez, Colleagues Commend DHS on Actions to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call for Additional Steps to Fully Enforce "Lautenberg Amendment,' Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 8, 2021
Klobuchar Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions to Address Gun Violence, Prioritization of Closing "Boyfriend Loophole'
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
April 6, 2021
Letter to Rochelle Walenksy, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - After Worst Year for Gun Violence in Decades, Phillips Demands Status Report on Gun Violence Research
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
March 24, 2021
Gun Violence
Sen. Tina Smith
Date
Title
Politician
April 11, 2024
Klobuchar Statement on New Background Checks for Gun Purchases
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 7, 2023
Klobuchar Statement on United States v. Rahimi
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 22, 2023
Klobuchar, Colleagues File Bipartisan Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 1, 2023
Klobuchar, Peters, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat Increased Use of Dangerous Gun Conversion Devices
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Feb. 10, 2023
Klobuchar, Dingell, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Provisions Closing the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Markey, Rep. Meng Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden to Roll Back Trump's Deregulation of 3d-printed Ghost Guns
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
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.Betty McCollum, ...
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.Betty McCollum, ...
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.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 29, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar Votes for Assault Weapons Ban
Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 25, 2022
Klobuchar, Peters Lead Colleagues In Introducing Legislation to Combat Increased Use of Dangerous Gun Conversion Devices
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 20, 2022
VIDEO - At Judiciary Committee Hearing With Mayor of Highland Park, Klobuchar Highlights Need For Commonsense Reforms to Combat Gun Violence, Prevent Mass Shootings
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 19, 2022
Tweet - "As the Hennepin County Attorney, I saw firsthand the connection between domestic abuse and gun violence. I decided then that something had to be done. And when I got to the Senate, I was determined to take action."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 18, 2022
Tweet - "This is Caitlyne. On May 24, she climbed out a window to escape the shooting in Uvalde. She came to DC with pictures of her friends who died to urge lawmakers to ban assault weapons. I promised her that we'll keep fighting--for her, her friends, & all Americans."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "Important words from a Uvalde dad: "She is scared to go to school--she is scared. This is America. They shouldn't feel scared. When I was going to school, I was scared that I wasn't going to make the grade--not that I was going to get killed. Something has to get done.""
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 12, 2022
Tweet - "Today I met with survivors and advocates from Highland Park and Uvalde about the urgent need to reinstate a ban on assault weapons. Their strength is an inspiration. We must get this done."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 11, 2022
Klobuchar Attends White House Ceremony Marking Enactment of Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Including Her Provision to Close the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 7, 2022
Tweet - "Just stop selling--and making money off of--assault weapons. Full stop. The killer in Highland Park had a lot of guns. He brought the one that would kill the most people."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "For nearly a decade, I've been fighting to close the boyfriend loophole. I talked with @people about how this reform will save lives -- and why I believe this is just the beginning of meaningful change."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 29, 2022
Letter to Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Demanding Answers Regarding Unprecedented Increase in Federal Firearm License Revocations
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
June 25, 2022
Tweet - "Was great to be in Hennepin County with domestic violence prevention advocates discussing the Senate's historic vote to make progress in closing the boyfriend loophole. I've been fighting for this for many years. Onward!"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2022
Rep. Omar's Statement on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Bill
Rep.Ilhan Omar
June 24, 2022
Representative Angie Craig Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Package
Rep.Angie Craig
June 23, 2022
Klobuchar Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Gun Violence, Including Her Provision to Close the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 16, 2022
Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fight to stop gun violence, but last week's vote was for them."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 12, 2022
Klobuchar Statement Regarding Bipartisan Gun Framework Including Her Provision on Closing the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 8, 2022
Mccollum Votes To Pass The Protecting Our Kids Act To Save Lives From Gun Violence
Rep.Betty McCollum
June 3, 2022
Tweet - "As @POTUS asked last night: "How much more carnage are we willing to accept? How many more innocent American lives must be taken until we say enough?" Enough."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "Hospitals. Schools. Grocery stores. These should be safe places. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. My heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Tulsa community."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 2, 2022
Rep. Fischbach on Judiciary Committee Meeting
Rep.Michelle Fischbach
May 27, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
May 26, 2022
Tweet - "At the Judiciary Committee hearing on the ATF nominee I spoke about the urgent need to combat gun violence. Watch:"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 25, 2022
VIDEO -- At Judiciary Committee Hearing, Klobuchar Emphasizes Need to Combat Gun Violence Following Tragic School Shooting in Texas
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 25, 2022
Tweet - "My statement on the shooting at Robb Elementary in Texas:"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 25, 2022
Statement on the shooting in Uvalde
Rep.Betty McCollum
May 24, 2022
Klobuchar Statement on Robb Elementary Shooting
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
April 11, 2022
Tweet - "Good. This is an important step forward as we work to address gun violence and save lives."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Dec. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Thank you for these beautiful words, @SenGaryPeters . As you said so well: "We cannot stand by when we know it is only a matter of time before the next school, the next community, is shattered.""
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 20, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance
Rep.Tom Emmer, ...
June 11, 2021
Emmer Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Legal Recourse for Law-Abiding Gun Applicants
Rep.Tom Emmer
May 26, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Amy Klobuchar
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
April 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Secretary - Menendez, Colleagues Commend DHS on Actions to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call for Additional Steps to Fully Enforce "Lautenberg Amendment,' Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 8, 2021
Klobuchar Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions to Address Gun Violence, Prioritization of Closing "Boyfriend Loophole'
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
April 6, 2021
Letter to Rochelle Walenksy, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - After Worst Year for Gun Violence in Decades, Phillips Demands Status Report on Gun Violence Research
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
March 24, 2021
Gun Violence
Sen.Tina Smith
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