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Dec. 14, 2021 Letter to Hon. Richard J. Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Kennedy, Grassley Call on Durbin to Hold Hearing on National Crime Wave Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Biden's Effort to Increase Oversight, Regulations on Guns Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Request Clarification Regarding Administration's Intent to Open Second Amendment Rights to International Regulation Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Marshall, Moran, Inhofe: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the 23 lives taken and many more impacted by the senseless tragedy in El Paso, Texas 2 years ago. Thoughts and prayers aren't enough. We must protect our communities by taking serious, common sense action to #DisarmHate and #EndGunViolence." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2021 Graham, Senators Reintroduce Legislation To Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "On this day three years ago, five journalists tragically lost their lives in a shooting at the Capital Gazette. Inaction on the issue of gun violence cannot continue. The Senate must get House-passed gun violence legislation to President Biden's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2021 Graham Opposes ATF Nominee David Chipman Sen. Lindsey Graham
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Nearly 6 years after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church, our nation has yet to take serious action to prevent gun violence. Common sense reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, would protect our communities & save lives. The Senate must act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the 49 innocent lives taken 5 years ago at Pulse Nightclub. The National Pulse Memorial will forever honor their memory, but Congress has a responsibility to do more. The Senate must send the House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic in this country. The House has passed not one, but two, gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk so we can make progress to #EndGunViolence. #WearOrange" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "No one wants to take law-abiding citizens' guns away. Gun reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, is about keeping firearms out of the hands of those that ought not have them. We will continue to work to broaden background checks & protect the American public." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "June is #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. @HouseDemocrats have passed two gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. Inaction on this issue cannot continue. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 29, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Praises President Biden's Inclusive Agenda And First 100 Days In Office Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "No one wants to take law-abiding citizens' guns away. That's not what gun reform is about. It's about keeping firearms out of the hands of those that ought not have them. Universal background checks and closing the Charleston Loophole will help ensure that. #JointSession" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 28, 2021 Remarks: Senator Scott Response to The Joint Address Sen. Tim Scott
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. David Chipman, President Biden's nominee for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - Rep. Good Leads Group of Republicans in Calling for Investigation into Hunter Biden for Lying on Background Check Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 22 years since the Columbine massacre. 22 years later, our nation has yet to take significant action to reduce gun violence. We need more than thoughts & prayers. We must get House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "This morning Americans are waking up to news of yet another mass shooting. My heart goes out to the friends and family of the victims, but we need more than thoughts & prayers. It's time for the Senate to send House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "Why is it so important that you get a gun in 3 days? What's wrong with 10 days? We sometimes wait 30 days just to get something in the mail. This isn't about taking away guns. This is about keeping guns out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud President Biden for taking action to #EndGunViolence. The House has sent two gun violence prevention bills to the Senate, including my bill to close the Charleston Loophole. We need the Senate to send these bills to the President's desk now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, a mass shooting took 10 innocent lives. Last week, a mass shooting took 8 innocent lives. As we work toward getting our nation back to "normal," one thing we must refuse to normalize is continued gun violence. The Senate must act now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, the House passed my legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole, moving us one step closer to making gun ownership safer. I hope the Senate will follow our lead and send these lifesaving bills to President Biden's desk to be signed into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "I am emotional today for the families and friends of the Emanuel Nine, several of who were my constituents. They have been waiting for years to see the "Charleston loophole' closed. Today's vote moves us one step closer to making gun ownership safer." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "96% of gun background checks are completed within 3 business days. The #CharlestonLoophole bill would allow the FBI additional time to complete the remaining 4% of background checks to ensure firearms don't fall into the wrong hands." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Over 90% of Americans support expanding background checks. #HR8 will do just that. It's time to put an end to gun violence and take these vital steps to ensure our communities are safe." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "In 2019, almost 3,000 guns were sold to prohibited purchasers after the 3 day waiting period. The #CharlestonLoophole bill would allow the FBI more time to run background checks so we can stop prohibited gun owners from slipping through the cracks." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "FBI analysis of the current background check system shows that 3 business days isn't always enough time to decide if someone shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. The #CharlestonLoophole bill gives them the time they need to conduct a thorough investigation." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Remarks on House Passage of Two Background Checks Bills Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1998, the Charleston Loophole has put over 75,000 guns into the hands of prohibited gun owners. We must fix the #CharlestonLoophole to keep these weapons from falling into the wrong hands!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "I don't know why Republicans are trying to misrepresent what we're trying to do here. Nobody is keeping a gun away, but everybody should be able to wait 30 days. I ask the other side, is a wait of 30 days worth the death of nine unsuspecting souls? That alone should be enough." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021 The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed Rep. Ralph Norman
March 2, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Reintroduces the Enhanced Background Checks Act to Close the Charleston Loophole Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Enacting common-sense gun control is a priority for @potus & this Democratic Congress. A large majority of Americans-including gun owners-support universal background checks. We need to keep weapons out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them & save lives." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's been 2 years since the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole. In 2015, a shooter took 9 innocent lives b/c he obtained a gun despite having an incomplete background check--which he would have failed. It's time to finally enact common sense gun legislation." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. For two years McConnell refused to allow a vote on it. Gun reform is common sense. Democrats will fight to get it signed into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "8 years ago 26 innocent children & adults were gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Last year the House passed bipartisan legislation taking steps to #EndGunViolence. The Senate can't continue to ignore the gun violence crisis in this country. It's time for them to act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh fell victim to gun violence driven by anti-Semitic hate. We must combat hate in all its forms. And we must prevent its deadly consequences by keeping firearms out of the hands of those convicted of hate crimes." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today we remember the innocent lives that were lost 3 years ago during a mass shooting in Las Vegas. We cannot continue to ignore gun violence in this country. We must pass common sense gun violence legislation into law so we prevent tragedies like this from happening again." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today we wear orange masks to urge @senatemajldr McConnell to take up legislation to help end gun violence. The House passed #HR8 575 days ago and #HR1112, my bill to close the Charleston Loophole, one day later. It is time for @SenateGOP to act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember the lives lost one year ago in El Paso, the deadliest attack on the Latinx community in modern American history. We must stand up against hate, racism, xenophobia, and senseless gun violence." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "It's been over a year since the House took significant action to #EndGunViolence. The Senate has yet to act. We cannot afford to keep waiting. #WearOrange" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2020 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI, and Regina Lombardo, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Grassley, GOP Colleagues Send Letter to FBI and ATF on Firearms Background Check System during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Dec. 14, 2021 Letter to Hon. Richard J. Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Kennedy, Grassley Call on Durbin to Hold Hearing on National Crime Wave Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Biden's Effort to Increase Oversight, Regulations on Guns Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Request Clarification Regarding Administration's Intent to Open Second Amendment Rights to International Regulation Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Marshall, Moran, Inhofe: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the 23 lives taken and many more impacted by the senseless tragedy in El Paso, Texas 2 years ago. Thoughts and prayers aren't enough. We must protect our communities by taking serious, common sense action to #DisarmHate and #EndGunViolence." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2021 Graham, Senators Reintroduce Legislation To Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Sen.Lindsey Graham, ...
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "On this day three years ago, five journalists tragically lost their lives in a shooting at the Capital Gazette. Inaction on the issue of gun violence cannot continue. The Senate must get House-passed gun violence legislation to President Biden's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 24, 2021 Graham Opposes ATF Nominee David Chipman Sen.Lindsey Graham
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Nearly 6 years after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church, our nation has yet to take serious action to prevent gun violence. Common sense reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, would protect our communities & save lives. The Senate must act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the 49 innocent lives taken 5 years ago at Pulse Nightclub. The National Pulse Memorial will forever honor their memory, but Congress has a responsibility to do more. The Senate must send the House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic in this country. The House has passed not one, but two, gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk so we can make progress to #EndGunViolence. #WearOrange" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "No one wants to take law-abiding citizens' guns away. Gun reform, like my bill to close the #CharlestonLoophole, is about keeping firearms out of the hands of those that ought not have them. We will continue to work to broaden background checks & protect the American public." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "June is #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. @HouseDemocrats have passed two gun violence prevention bills, including my bill to help close the #CharlestonLoophole. Inaction on this issue cannot continue. The Senate must get these bills to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 29, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Praises President Biden's Inclusive Agenda And First 100 Days In Office Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "No one wants to take law-abiding citizens' guns away. That's not what gun reform is about. It's about keeping firearms out of the hands of those that ought not have them. Universal background checks and closing the Charleston Loophole will help ensure that. #JointSession" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 28, 2021 Remarks: Senator Scott Response to The Joint Address Sen.Tim Scott
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. David Chipman, President Biden's nominee for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - Rep. Good Leads Group of Republicans in Calling for Investigation into Hunter Biden for Lying on Background Check Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 22 years since the Columbine massacre. 22 years later, our nation has yet to take significant action to reduce gun violence. We need more than thoughts & prayers. We must get House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "This morning Americans are waking up to news of yet another mass shooting. My heart goes out to the friends and family of the victims, but we need more than thoughts & prayers. It's time for the Senate to send House-passed gun violence prevention bills to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "Why is it so important that you get a gun in 3 days? What's wrong with 10 days? We sometimes wait 30 days just to get something in the mail. This isn't about taking away guns. This is about keeping guns out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud President Biden for taking action to #EndGunViolence. The House has sent two gun violence prevention bills to the Senate, including my bill to close the Charleston Loophole. We need the Senate to send these bills to the President's desk now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, a mass shooting took 10 innocent lives. Last week, a mass shooting took 8 innocent lives. As we work toward getting our nation back to "normal," one thing we must refuse to normalize is continued gun violence. The Senate must act now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 12, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, the House passed my legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole, moving us one step closer to making gun ownership safer. I hope the Senate will follow our lead and send these lifesaving bills to President Biden's desk to be signed into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "I am emotional today for the families and friends of the Emanuel Nine, several of who were my constituents. They have been waiting for years to see the "Charleston loophole' closed. Today's vote moves us one step closer to making gun ownership safer." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "96% of gun background checks are completed within 3 business days. The #CharlestonLoophole bill would allow the FBI additional time to complete the remaining 4% of background checks to ensure firearms don't fall into the wrong hands." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Over 90% of Americans support expanding background checks. #HR8 will do just that. It's time to put an end to gun violence and take these vital steps to ensure our communities are safe." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "In 2019, almost 3,000 guns were sold to prohibited purchasers after the 3 day waiting period. The #CharlestonLoophole bill would allow the FBI more time to run background checks so we can stop prohibited gun owners from slipping through the cracks." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "FBI analysis of the current background check system shows that 3 business days isn't always enough time to decide if someone shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. The #CharlestonLoophole bill gives them the time they need to conduct a thorough investigation." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Remarks on House Passage of Two Background Checks Bills Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1998, the Charleston Loophole has put over 75,000 guns into the hands of prohibited gun owners. We must fix the #CharlestonLoophole to keep these weapons from falling into the wrong hands!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "I don't know why Republicans are trying to misrepresent what we're trying to do here. Nobody is keeping a gun away, but everybody should be able to wait 30 days. I ask the other side, is a wait of 30 days worth the death of nine unsuspecting souls? That alone should be enough." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021 The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed Rep.Ralph Norman
March 2, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Reintroduces the Enhanced Background Checks Act to Close the Charleston Loophole Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Enacting common-sense gun control is a priority for @potus & this Democratic Congress. A large majority of Americans-including gun owners-support universal background checks. We need to keep weapons out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them & save lives." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's been 2 years since the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole. In 2015, a shooter took 9 innocent lives b/c he obtained a gun despite having an incomplete background check--which he would have failed. It's time to finally enact common sense gun legislation." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Two years ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. For two years McConnell refused to allow a vote on it. Gun reform is common sense. Democrats will fight to get it signed into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "8 years ago 26 innocent children & adults were gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Last year the House passed bipartisan legislation taking steps to #EndGunViolence. The Senate can't continue to ignore the gun violence crisis in this country. It's time for them to act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh fell victim to gun violence driven by anti-Semitic hate. We must combat hate in all its forms. And we must prevent its deadly consequences by keeping firearms out of the hands of those convicted of hate crimes." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today we remember the innocent lives that were lost 3 years ago during a mass shooting in Las Vegas. We cannot continue to ignore gun violence in this country. We must pass common sense gun violence legislation into law so we prevent tragedies like this from happening again." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today we wear orange masks to urge @senatemajldr McConnell to take up legislation to help end gun violence. The House passed #HR8 575 days ago and #HR1112, my bill to close the Charleston Loophole, one day later. It is time for @SenateGOP to act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember the lives lost one year ago in El Paso, the deadliest attack on the Latinx community in modern American history. We must stand up against hate, racism, xenophobia, and senseless gun violence." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "It's been over a year since the House took significant action to #EndGunViolence. The Senate has yet to act. We cannot afford to keep waiting. #WearOrange" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 4, 2020 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI, and Regina Lombardo, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Grassley, GOP Colleagues Send Letter to FBI and ATF on Firearms Background Check System during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 lives were taken by a gunman who purchased a weapon w/ an incomplete background check--which he later failed. Last year the House passed my bill to fix the #CharlestonLoophole by giving law enforcement more time to complete background checks. When will the Senate act?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
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