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April 11, 2024
Senator Murray Statement on New Federal Action to Expand Background Checks, Implement Bipartisan Gun Safety Law
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2023
Senator Murray Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Communities, Schools from Assault Weapons
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 26, 2023
Senator Murray Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Communities, Schools from Assault Weapons
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2022
Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with Ingraham High School students, educators, and families. My office is continuing to monitor the situation and share updates from local officials."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022
Tweet - "Today we remember the lives of the 11 people killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue 4 years ago. We've got to continue working to end gun violence and root out hatred everywhere--especially given the awful rise in antisemitism we've seen in our country."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "My heart breaks for the people of St. Louis & this community in the wake of this awful shooting. We owe it to our kids to make sure they can go to school without fear that they won't come home--that's why I'm going to keep fighting to deliver common-sense gun safety legislation."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022
Tweet - "The bipartisan gun safety bill we passed this Congress is the strongest action we've taken on gun violence in nearly 30 years--but there's more to be done, like passing universal background checks & banning assault weapons. I'll keep pushing to save lives in our communities."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
Tweet - "28 years ago, we successfully passed a federal assault weapons ban to keep weapons of war off our streets. We should absolutely reinstate it--and we should do it now."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 20, 2022
Jayapal Statement on House Judiciary Advancing Assault Weapons Ban
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 12, 2022
Jayapal and Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Nearly 1 million women in America have reported being shot or shot at by their partners. The bipartisan Safer Communities Act will close the boyfriend loophole and keep guns out of the hands of abusive partners. This will save lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 25, 2022
Cantwell Statement on Passage of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 24, 2022
Newhouse Stands Up for Central Washington's 2nd Amendment Rights
Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 24, 2022
House Passes Historic Gun Violence Prevention Package to Protect Communities and Children
Rep. Suzan DelBene
June 24, 2022
House Passes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in a Historic Move to Address Gun Violence
Rep. Adam Smith
June 23, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill, Calls to Do More to Keep Students, Families Safe
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2022
The people demand action on gun violence
Rep. Rick Larsen
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "I voted YES today to pass our bipartisan gun safety package. It's the most significant bill we've passed on gun violence in decades. It doesn't do everything we need to end gun violence--and I'll keep pushing to do more--but it will help save lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 21, 2022
Senator Murray Statement on Gun Safety Compromise Legislation
Sen. Patty Murray
June 21, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight I voted to advance bipartisan gun safety legislation. This package is not everything we need to end gun violence -- not by a mile, but the most extreme option on the table is doing nothing. I will continue to push for more gun safety laws that we know will save lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 12, 2022
Senator Patty Murray on Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
Sen. Patty Murray
June 10, 2022
Senator Murray Calls for Gun Safety Reforms in Seattle with State Rep. Berry, Students, Teachers, and Advocates
Sen. Patty Murray
June 9, 2022
House Passes the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act to Establish a National "Red Flag" Law
Rep. Adam Smith
June 8, 2022
Rep. Schrier, Pediatrician, Votes to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Measures to Keep Children Safe
Rep. Kim Schrier
June 8, 2022
House Passes Historic Legislative Package to Reduce Gun Violence in Communities Across America
Rep. Adam Smith
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "It wasn't just Uvalde last week. Since then, there have been at least 20 mass shootings in cities across our country. This is a solvable problem. We need common-sense gun safety laws not more thoughts & prayers."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 29, 2022
Tweet - "We don't have to live in a country where gun violence is a regular occurrence. This is a solvable problem. Republicans need the courage--& the decency & basic concern for the lives of our kids--to work with Democrats on common-sense gun safety reforms. That's not asking for a lot."
Sen. Patty Murray
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. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 25, 2022
Tweet - "Nineteen children and two teachers--at an elementary school--were killed yesterday. The shooting at Robb Elementary School is heartbreaking. I'm live on the Senate floor demanding more than thoughts and prayers--I'm demanding action."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 24, 2022
Cantwell Statement on the Uvalde, Texas Elementary School Shooting
Sen. Maria Cantwell
May 24, 2022
Tweet - "My thoughts are with the families of those lost today in Texas. No one should have to endure the pain of losing a child like this. How many more lives have to be lost before Republicans wake up to what the majority of Americans have known for years? Gun safety laws save lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 15, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is with Buffalo & the loved ones of those killed in yesterday's tragic shooting. Make no mistake: this was a methodically planned white supremacist attack on a Black community. We must root out hate everywhere--& ensure deadly weapons aren't falling into the wrong hands."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 19, 2022
Newhouse Stands Up for Second Amendment Rights
Rep. Dan Newhouse
April 18, 2022
Jacobs Leads Colleagues in Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 11, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
April 11, 2022
Senator Murray Applauds Measures to Crack Down on Ghost Guns
Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Today while we remember those lost 4 years ago in Parkland, there's a long list of other communities healing from senseless acts of gun violence--including Richland, WA last week. This has to stop, & we can only do that with common-sense gun safety measures that'll save lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2022
Tweet - "My heart goes out to the Richland community after today's shooting and I'm thinking of our first responders working to apprehend the shooter and keep everyone safe. No one should have to live in fear of gun violence--not in our grocery stores, our schools, or anywhere else."
Sen. Patty Murray
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. Suzan DelBene, ...
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
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 12, 2021
Tweet - "I refuse to let Republican obstruction continue to get in the way of passing common-sense gun safety measures that will save lives and address our nation's gun violence epidemic. We need to get this done, and all options need to be on the table to do so."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2021
Senator Murray Calls for Action on Gun Violence Prevention, Slams Republican Obstruction During Senate Floor Speech
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "I'm speaking on the Senate floor to call for action here in this chamber to end the crisis of gun violence we've long seen in our schools, neighborhoods, and across our country. I will not stay quiet & will keep pushing for change. "
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "@ChrisMurphyCT is right--acts of gun violence should not be happening in our schools, communities, businesses, or anywhere, and we have to take action. We can't let Republicans stand in the way of doing what's right--we need to pass comprehensive gun safety reform."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2021
Newhouse Acts to Stop Gun Grab, Defends Constitution in Landmark Supreme Court Case
Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 28, 2021
Second Amendment is Essential Act
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Date
Title
Politician
April 11, 2024
Senator Murray Statement on New Federal Action to Expand Background Checks, Implement Bipartisan Gun Safety Law
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2023
Senator Murray Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Communities, Schools from Assault Weapons
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 26, 2023
Senator Murray Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Communities, Schools from Assault Weapons
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 8, 2022
Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with Ingraham High School students, educators, and families. My office is continuing to monitor the situation and share updates from local officials."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022
Tweet - "Today we remember the lives of the 11 people killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue 4 years ago. We've got to continue working to end gun violence and root out hatred everywhere--especially given the awful rise in antisemitism we've seen in our country."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "My heart breaks for the people of St. Louis & this community in the wake of this awful shooting. We owe it to our kids to make sure they can go to school without fear that they won't come home--that's why I'm going to keep fighting to deliver common-sense gun safety legislation."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022
Tweet - "The bipartisan gun safety bill we passed this Congress is the strongest action we've taken on gun violence in nearly 30 years--but there's more to be done, like passing universal background checks & banning assault weapons. I'll keep pushing to save lives in our communities."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
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.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
Tweet - "28 years ago, we successfully passed a federal assault weapons ban to keep weapons of war off our streets. We should absolutely reinstate it--and we should do it now."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 20, 2022
Jayapal Statement on House Judiciary Advancing Assault Weapons Ban
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 12, 2022
Jayapal and Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Nearly 1 million women in America have reported being shot or shot at by their partners. The bipartisan Safer Communities Act will close the boyfriend loophole and keep guns out of the hands of abusive partners. This will save lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 25, 2022
Cantwell Statement on Passage of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 24, 2022
Newhouse Stands Up for Central Washington's 2nd Amendment Rights
Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 24, 2022
House Passes Historic Gun Violence Prevention Package to Protect Communities and Children
Rep.Suzan DelBene
June 24, 2022
House Passes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in a Historic Move to Address Gun Violence
Rep.Adam Smith
June 23, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill, Calls to Do More to Keep Students, Families Safe
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2022
The people demand action on gun violence
Rep.Rick Larsen
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "I voted YES today to pass our bipartisan gun safety package. It's the most significant bill we've passed on gun violence in decades. It doesn't do everything we need to end gun violence--and I'll keep pushing to do more--but it will help save lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 21, 2022
Senator Murray Statement on Gun Safety Compromise Legislation
Sen.Patty Murray
June 21, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight I voted to advance bipartisan gun safety legislation. This package is not everything we need to end gun violence -- not by a mile, but the most extreme option on the table is doing nothing. I will continue to push for more gun safety laws that we know will save lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 12, 2022
Senator Patty Murray on Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
Sen.Patty Murray
June 10, 2022
Senator Murray Calls for Gun Safety Reforms in Seattle with State Rep. Berry, Students, Teachers, and Advocates
Sen.Patty Murray
June 9, 2022
House Passes the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act to Establish a National "Red Flag" Law
Rep.Adam Smith
June 8, 2022
Rep. Schrier, Pediatrician, Votes to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Measures to Keep Children Safe
Rep.Kim Schrier
June 8, 2022
House Passes Historic Legislative Package to Reduce Gun Violence in Communities Across America
Rep.Adam Smith
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "It wasn't just Uvalde last week. Since then, there have been at least 20 mass shootings in cities across our country. This is a solvable problem. We need common-sense gun safety laws not more thoughts & prayers."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 29, 2022
Tweet - "We don't have to live in a country where gun violence is a regular occurrence. This is a solvable problem. Republicans need the courage--& the decency & basic concern for the lives of our kids--to work with Democrats on common-sense gun safety reforms. That's not asking for a lot."
Sen.Patty Murray
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.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 25, 2022
Tweet - "Nineteen children and two teachers--at an elementary school--were killed yesterday. The shooting at Robb Elementary School is heartbreaking. I'm live on the Senate floor demanding more than thoughts and prayers--I'm demanding action."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 24, 2022
Cantwell Statement on the Uvalde, Texas Elementary School Shooting
Sen.Maria Cantwell
May 24, 2022
Tweet - "My thoughts are with the families of those lost today in Texas. No one should have to endure the pain of losing a child like this. How many more lives have to be lost before Republicans wake up to what the majority of Americans have known for years? Gun safety laws save lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 15, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is with Buffalo & the loved ones of those killed in yesterday's tragic shooting. Make no mistake: this was a methodically planned white supremacist attack on a Black community. We must root out hate everywhere--& ensure deadly weapons aren't falling into the wrong hands."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 19, 2022
Newhouse Stands Up for Second Amendment Rights
Rep.Dan Newhouse
April 18, 2022
Jacobs Leads Colleagues in Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 11, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
April 11, 2022
Senator Murray Applauds Measures to Crack Down on Ghost Guns
Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Today while we remember those lost 4 years ago in Parkland, there's a long list of other communities healing from senseless acts of gun violence--including Richland, WA last week. This has to stop, & we can only do that with common-sense gun safety measures that'll save lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2022
Tweet - "My heart goes out to the Richland community after today's shooting and I'm thinking of our first responders working to apprehend the shooter and keep everyone safe. No one should have to live in fear of gun violence--not in our grocery stores, our schools, or anywhere else."
Sen.Patty Murray
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.Suzan DelBene, ...
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
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 12, 2021
Tweet - "I refuse to let Republican obstruction continue to get in the way of passing common-sense gun safety measures that will save lives and address our nation's gun violence epidemic. We need to get this done, and all options need to be on the table to do so."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2021
Senator Murray Calls for Action on Gun Violence Prevention, Slams Republican Obstruction During Senate Floor Speech
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "I'm speaking on the Senate floor to call for action here in this chamber to end the crisis of gun violence we've long seen in our schools, neighborhoods, and across our country. I will not stay quiet & will keep pushing for change. "
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "@ChrisMurphyCT is right--acts of gun violence should not be happening in our schools, communities, businesses, or anywhere, and we have to take action. We can't let Republicans stand in the way of doing what's right--we need to pass comprehensive gun safety reform."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2021
Newhouse Acts to Stop Gun Grab, Defends Constitution in Landmark Supreme Court Case
Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 28, 2021
Second Amendment is Essential Act
Rep.Dan Newhouse
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