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Sept. 2, 2022
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Welcome Over $11.3 Million To Enhance Services And Assistance For Victims Of Crime, Reduce Cycle Of Violence
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Aug. 5, 2022
Congresswoman Stansbury's Statement On Recent Attacks In Albuquerque
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Aug. 3, 2022
Congresswoman Stansbury's Statement Honoring Muhammad Afzaal Hussain
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
June 24, 2022
Heinrich Holds Virtual Press Conference On Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 23, 2022
TOMORROW: Heinrich To Hold Virtual Press Conference Following Senate Vote On Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 23, 2022
Luján Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's NYSRPA v. Bruen Decision
Sen. Ben Luján
June 23, 2022
Luján Statement on the Senate Passage of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen. Ben Luján
June 23, 2022
Heinrich Delivers Remarks On Senate Floor On Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 21, 2022
Heinrich Announces Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Secures Significant Gun Safety Provisions
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 12, 2022
Luján Statement on Bipartisan Gun Reform Framework
Sen. Ben Luján
June 12, 2022
Luján Statement on Bipartisan Gun Reform Framework
Sen. Ben Luján
June 12, 2022
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 10, 2022
Congresswoman Stansbury Votes To Empower Communities To Prevent Gun Violence Through Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
June 8, 2022
Rep. Stansbury Passes Protecting Our Kids Act Following Uvalde, Laguna Woods, Buffalo Mass Shootings
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
May 18, 2022
Letter to Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Murphy, Blumenthal, Markey Urge FTC to Investigate Marketing of Assault-Style Weapons to Children
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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. Ben Luján, ...
July 20, 2021
Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Key Wins for Tribes, Water Projects, Apprenticeships, Chaco Canyon, in Appropriations Bills
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
Dec. 14, 2020
Tweet - "Eight years ago, the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School forever changed Newtown and the nation. We can honor the 20 children & six school staff members whose lives were cut short that day by fighting to #EndGunViolence."
Sen. Ben Luján
June 12, 2020
Tweet - "The #Pulse nightclub shooting was a horrifying act of gun violence that took the lives of 49 individuals celebrating Pride Month. We must honor their memory by continuing our efforts to #EndGunViolence and advocating for LGBTQ equality."
Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "t's been one full year since bipartisan background checks legislation passed the House. And it's been one full year that the bill has sat on @senatemajldr desk."
Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "#EnoughIsEnough. One year ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to #EndGunViolence and save American lives. Our communities are dying -- what is @SenateMajLdr waiting for?"
Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - ".@GabbyGiffords is a true hero who changed the conversation on gun safety across America after gun violence took the lives of six of her constituents and nearly took her life. We will never forget that day in Tucson -- and we will never give up to prevent gun violence."
Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - "We must come together to solve the pressing issues facing our nation. That includes taking a stand to #EndGunViolence & stop this epidemic in its tracks. That's why the House passed common-sense legislation to require background checks to keep guns out of the hands of criminals."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Praying for the victims & their families as Santa Clarita joins a devastatingly long list of communities impacted by gun violence. But prayers are not enough. We need action. We need Senate GOP & Trump to have the courage to stop the murder of kids & pass gun safety reform."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Two years ago, 27 people were massacred in an act of gun violence in Sutherland Springs. Gun violence impacts every community, and I won't rest until we solve this epidemic with common-sense reforms to keep us safe."
Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "It's been 10 years since America saw the lives of service members and individuals brutally cut short at Fort Hood. Today and every day, we honor the memory of the victims by demanding action on gun safety to keep all communities safe."
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 21, 2019
Tweet - "There have been more mass shootings this year than we've had days this year. It's maddening."
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The second mass shooting in 24 hours took the lives of nine people in Dayton -- loved ones, family members, and friends. Today, I am standing with the millions of Americans across the country to grieve those lost to the gun violence epidemic and call for action to #EndGunViolence."
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019
Heinrich Responds to El Paso Shooting
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The shooting in El Paso was an act of terrorism and white supremacy. We must speak that truth and call these heinous acts by their names. It is the only way we can move forward with action to stop hatred and bigotry from claiming from lives."
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "We must confront the mass shootings that took place and call them what they are -- acts of domestic terrorism and white supremacy. There is a gun violence epidemic in America, but we cannot allow the slaughter of innocent to become our status quo. We can - we must - end this."
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 3, 2019
Lujan Statement on Shooting in El Paso
Sen. Ben Luján
July 19, 2019
Manchin reintroduces legislation to promote hunting traditions and strengthen wildlife conservation
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Graham to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 23, 2018
Heinrich Meets With NM Students Calling For Action On Gun Violence
Sen. Martin Heinrich
March 14, 2018
Heinrich Stands In Solidarity With Students Calling For Action On Gun Violence
Sen. Martin Heinrich
March 12, 2018
Heinrich Calls For Stronger Investment In Student Health And Safety
Sen. Martin Heinrich
March 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senator Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Student Health, Safety
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Greg Walden, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Sarbanes, E&C Dems Request Four More Gun Violence Epidemic Hearings
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 1, 2018
Heinrich, Flake, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill To Ban Bump Stock Devices
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Senate Democrats Roundly Support Fix NICS
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Inaction Won't Cut It
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Feb. 20, 2018
Heinrich Calls For Repeal Of Dickey Amendment That Restricts CDC From Researching Gun Violence
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Feb. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Greg Walden, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Letter to the Hon. Michael Burgess, Chairman, Subcommittee on Health - Demand Hearing on Gun Violence Prevention Research
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 2, 2022
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Welcome Over $11.3 Million To Enhance Services And Assistance For Victims Of Crime, Reduce Cycle Of Violence
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Aug. 5, 2022
Congresswoman Stansbury's Statement On Recent Attacks In Albuquerque
Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Aug. 3, 2022
Congresswoman Stansbury's Statement Honoring Muhammad Afzaal Hussain
Rep.Melanie Stansbury
June 24, 2022
Heinrich Holds Virtual Press Conference On Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 23, 2022
TOMORROW: Heinrich To Hold Virtual Press Conference Following Senate Vote On Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 23, 2022
Luján Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's NYSRPA v. Bruen Decision
Sen.Ben Luján
June 23, 2022
Luján Statement on the Senate Passage of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen.Ben Luján
June 23, 2022
Heinrich Delivers Remarks On Senate Floor On Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 21, 2022
Heinrich Announces Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Secures Significant Gun Safety Provisions
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 12, 2022
Luján Statement on Bipartisan Gun Reform Framework
Sen.Ben Luján
June 12, 2022
Luján Statement on Bipartisan Gun Reform Framework
Sen.Ben Luján
June 12, 2022
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 10, 2022
Congresswoman Stansbury Votes To Empower Communities To Prevent Gun Violence Through Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Rep.Melanie Stansbury
June 8, 2022
Rep. Stansbury Passes Protecting Our Kids Act Following Uvalde, Laguna Woods, Buffalo Mass Shootings
Rep.Melanie Stansbury
May 18, 2022
Letter to Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Murphy, Blumenthal, Markey Urge FTC to Investigate Marketing of Assault-Style Weapons to Children
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
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
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
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.Ben Luján, ...
July 20, 2021
Rep. Leger Fernández Secures Key Wins for Tribes, Water Projects, Apprenticeships, Chaco Canyon, in Appropriations Bills
Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
Dec. 14, 2020
Tweet - "Eight years ago, the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School forever changed Newtown and the nation. We can honor the 20 children & six school staff members whose lives were cut short that day by fighting to #EndGunViolence."
Sen.Ben Luján
June 12, 2020
Tweet - "The #Pulse nightclub shooting was a horrifying act of gun violence that took the lives of 49 individuals celebrating Pride Month. We must honor their memory by continuing our efforts to #EndGunViolence and advocating for LGBTQ equality."
Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 27, 2020
Tweet - "t's been one full year since bipartisan background checks legislation passed the House. And it's been one full year that the bill has sat on @senatemajldr desk."
Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "#EnoughIsEnough. One year ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to #EndGunViolence and save American lives. Our communities are dying -- what is @SenateMajLdr waiting for?"
Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - ".@GabbyGiffords is a true hero who changed the conversation on gun safety across America after gun violence took the lives of six of her constituents and nearly took her life. We will never forget that day in Tucson -- and we will never give up to prevent gun violence."
Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - "We must come together to solve the pressing issues facing our nation. That includes taking a stand to #EndGunViolence & stop this epidemic in its tracks. That's why the House passed common-sense legislation to require background checks to keep guns out of the hands of criminals."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Praying for the victims & their families as Santa Clarita joins a devastatingly long list of communities impacted by gun violence. But prayers are not enough. We need action. We need Senate GOP & Trump to have the courage to stop the murder of kids & pass gun safety reform."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Two years ago, 27 people were massacred in an act of gun violence in Sutherland Springs. Gun violence impacts every community, and I won't rest until we solve this epidemic with common-sense reforms to keep us safe."
Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "It's been 10 years since America saw the lives of service members and individuals brutally cut short at Fort Hood. Today and every day, we honor the memory of the victims by demanding action on gun safety to keep all communities safe."
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 21, 2019
Tweet - "There have been more mass shootings this year than we've had days this year. It's maddening."
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The second mass shooting in 24 hours took the lives of nine people in Dayton -- loved ones, family members, and friends. Today, I am standing with the millions of Americans across the country to grieve those lost to the gun violence epidemic and call for action to #EndGunViolence."
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019
Heinrich Responds to El Paso Shooting
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The shooting in El Paso was an act of terrorism and white supremacy. We must speak that truth and call these heinous acts by their names. It is the only way we can move forward with action to stop hatred and bigotry from claiming from lives."
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019
Tweet - "We must confront the mass shootings that took place and call them what they are -- acts of domestic terrorism and white supremacy. There is a gun violence epidemic in America, but we cannot allow the slaughter of innocent to become our status quo. We can - we must - end this."
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 3, 2019
Lujan Statement on Shooting in El Paso
Sen.Ben Luján
July 19, 2019
Manchin reintroduces legislation to promote hunting traditions and strengthen wildlife conservation
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Graham to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 23, 2018
Heinrich Meets With NM Students Calling For Action On Gun Violence
Sen.Martin Heinrich
March 14, 2018
Heinrich Stands In Solidarity With Students Calling For Action On Gun Violence
Sen.Martin Heinrich
March 12, 2018
Heinrich Calls For Stronger Investment In Student Health And Safety
Sen.Martin Heinrich
March 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senator Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Student Health, Safety
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Greg Walden, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Sarbanes, E&C Dems Request Four More Gun Violence Epidemic Hearings
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 1, 2018
Heinrich, Flake, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill To Ban Bump Stock Devices
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Senate Democrats Roundly Support Fix NICS
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Inaction Won't Cut It
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Feb. 20, 2018
Heinrich Calls For Repeal Of Dickey Amendment That Restricts CDC From Researching Gun Violence
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Feb. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Greg Walden, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Letter to the Hon. Michael Burgess, Chairman, Subcommittee on Health - Demand Hearing on Gun Violence Prevention Research
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
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