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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Guns

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12/09/2022 Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to see a shooting at Suitland High School yesterday. Suitland holds a special place in my heart as my alma mater, and I am disheartened to see another act of violence in Maryland."
11/20/2022 Hoyer Statement on Colorado Springs Mass Shooting
11/20/2022 Tweet - "I am thinking of the victims of the horrific shooting earlier today targeting LGBTQ Americans in Colorado Springs and join in praying for their loved ones, Club Q staff and patrons, and the Colorado Springs community."
10/24/2022 Tweet - "I am deeply dismayed by the news of another school shooting, this time at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Gun violence has devastated too many communities. House Democrats will not stop working to end this crisis in America and save lives."
10/19/2022 Tweet - "Even though @HouseGOP refused to act on common-sense gun reform & blamed a shortage of mental health care for causing the epidemic of school shootings, actions speak louder than words. Last month, over 90% of House Rs voted against expanding school-based mental health services."
10/14/2022 Tweet - "I am deeply saddened by the mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, and join in mourning the five individuals killed in this senseless act of violence. I am praying for their loved ones and will continue to monitor the situation as it develops."
09/07/2022 Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I was proud to bring the landmark #BipartisanSaferCommunitiesAct to the House Floor and ensure its passage. House Democrats are committed to continuing the work to #EndGunViolence and build safer communities across America."
07/29/2022 Tweet - "I will proudly bring legislation to the House Floor today to reinstate the #AssaultWeaponsBan. House Democrats stand with the majority of Americans who believe these weapons of war have no place in our society & I urge my colleagues to vote for this crucial legislation."
07/13/2022 Tweet - "I was proud to bring bipartisan legislation to the Floor today to make our communities safer by providing tools to law enforcement to disseminate information quickly to the public if an active shooter is terrorizing a community. https://bit.ly/3uN9HHc"
07/13/2022 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
07/07/2022 Tweet - "Maryland deserves gun safety measures that will save lives. I joined my colleagues in responding to the suspension of Maryland's "Good and Substantial Reason' standard for concealed carry permits."
07/04/2022 Tweet - "I am devastated to hear about the mass shooting earlier today at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. My prayers are with the victims and their families. I will continue to monitor this situation as it develops."
06/23/2022 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision Weakening Gun Safety Laws
06/22/2022 Tweet - "I told press during my weekly Pen and Pad that this week, the House will act on legislation to expand access to mental health resources and tackle the opioid epidemic. House Dems stand ready to pass the Senate's bipartisan legislation to #addressgunviolence as soon as possible."
06/14/2022 Tweet - "I told press during my weekly Pen and Pad briefing that House Democrats will advance bills this week focused on lowering costs for Americans & tackling inflation, in addition to Senate-passed legislation to extend security protections to the families of Supreme Court Justices."
06/12/2022 Tweet - "I had the honor of remembering my dear friend and mentor Senator Bernie Fowler at his memorial service yesterday, which celebrated his life and legacy. I admired his humility, generosity, and relentless commitment to conservation. https://bit.ly/3twasnH"
06/12/2022 Tweet - "I am glad to see bipartisan Senators reach agreement on a framework for legislation to address gun violence. The time for action is now -- too many Americans have been impacted by the gun violence epidemic."
06/09/2022 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Act to the House Floor today, which would empower families and law enforcement to prevent those known to be a threat to themselves or others from legally obtaining a deadly firearm."
06/09/2022 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
04/11/2022 Hoyer Statement on the Biden Administration's Actions to Address Gun Crime
04/03/2022 Tweet - "I join in praying for the victims of today's mass shooting in #Sacramento, as well as their loved ones, & I am grateful to first responders on the scene. This is yet another senseless, preventable tragedy. The Senate must take up House-passed legislation to #endgunviolence."
02/14/2022 Tweet - "As we mark four years since the Parkland shooting, our country continues to mourn the seventeen lives lost to a senseless act of gun violence. Today & everyday, we stand with the victims' families & survivors & continue the work to keep our communities safe & #EndGunViolence."
01/08/2022 Tweet - "As we remember the tragedy that struck Tucson eleven years ago today, I am keeping the victims of that horrific attack and those wounded that day, including my friend @GabbyGiffords , in my thoughts. House Democrats will continue our work to #EndGunViolence in America."
12/14/2021 Tweet - "Today, I wrote to the Capitol Police Board requesting a briefing on firearm regulations in House office buildings. In light of recent threats, I am asking the Board to clarify current regulations & consider banning firearms in committee & hearing rooms. https://bit.ly/3m4Uywz"
10/04/2021 Tweet - "Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Garry Stanley Sr., who passed away this weekend. Stanley dedicated 19 years of service as a firefighter in our community. My heart is with his brothers and sisters of @PGFDNews ."
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