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Mark Warner's Public Statements on Issue: Guns

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01/24/2023 Warner & Kaine Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Assault Weapons
07/06/2022 Tweet - "After another holiday marred by gun violence, I'm thinking about the values of the Fourth of July and how I'm protecting them in the Senate. I believe in freedom from fear in public spaces. Freedom to choose. Freedom to love. I will continue to fight for these freedoms and more."
07/04/2022 Tweet - "I'm horrified to see the violence in Illinois, particularly on what should be a day of celebration. Gun violence tears apart communities, and I remain committed to seeking legislation and solutions that address it."
06/25/2022 Warner & Kaine Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Being Signed Into Law
06/23/2022 Tweet - "BREAKING: We just passed our historic bill to curb gun violence. I'm hopeful for more progress, but this is one critical step we can towards making our communities safer."
06/23/2022 Tweet - "Decades of work led to this moment -- glad to see Pres Biden sign this into law. It's an incredible step towards making our communities safer."
06/23/2022 U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner & Tim Kaine on Passage of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
06/21/2022 Warner & Kaine Statement on Release of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
06/21/2022 Tweet - "In the relentless news cycle, there's one constant: America has a gun violence epidemic. We can address this with policy. I will support the bipartisan framework when it comes up for a vote."
06/14/2022 Tweet - "The current Senate agreement to address gun violence promises to close the boyfriend loophole -- an important provision that will make it harder for domestic abusers to access guns. These reforms are long overdue, and I'm ready to get them done ASAP."
06/12/2022 Tweet - "Today, we remember the lives lost at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando -- a depraved massacre in a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks. We must honor their lives by finding real policy solutions to address mass shootings. We must move forward committed to ending homophobia and bigotry."
06/08/2022 Tweet - "Glad to see the House pass comprehensive gun control legislation tonight. I'm ready to pass meaningful reform in the Senate next."
06/02/2022 Tweet - "Today, I'm thinking of the entire Tulsa community. Gun violence is an unrelenting tragedy and the Senate should act swiftly to address it. I'm ready to get it done."
05/31/2022 Tweet - "On the third anniversary of the shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, I'm remembering the lives lost. For them, and for the people of Uvalde and Buffalo and all the other communities grieving from gun violence, I am pushing for real change, policy, and action."
05/26/2022 Tweet - "No more thoughts and prayers. The time is now for action. I've introduced legislation in the past to institute measures like universal background checks, and I'm ready to work with anyone -- Republicans or Democrats -- to prevent another tragedy."
05/25/2022 Tweet - "Here's what I'm doing immediately to take steps towards curbing violence and extremism: I'll vote YES on the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act tomorrow. I'm supporting a nominee to the @ATFHQ that has a history of supporting provisions like universal background checks."
05/24/2022 Tweet - "My heart is with all those affected by the shooting in Uvalde. There are no words to express the magnitude of this tragedy. Gun violence is taking far too many lives. Congress must act."
04/16/2022 Tweet - "Today calls on us to remember the 32 lives lost at Virginia Tech on this day 15 years ago, and to keep fighting for a future where sensible policies curb the epidemic of gun violence in the US. #VTWeRemember"
03/24/2022 Tweet - "I'm still thinking of Sierra Jenkins and all those touched by the violence in Norfolk this weekend."
03/22/2022 Tweet - "On the anniversary of the deadly shooting in Boulder last year, I'm thinking of all the lives touched by gun violence this year, including those in Norfolk this past weekend. Thoughts and prayers are not enough."
03/19/2022 Tweet - "Gun violence is a tragic epidemic. Thinking of the victims of last night's shooting in Norfolk, and their families."
02/05/2022 Tweet - "Incredibly saddened to see another act of gun violence in the Commonwealth this week. My heart is with the people of Blacksburg and the entire Virginia Tech community."
02/01/2022 Tweet - "Continuing to closely monitor the situation at Bridgewater College and am grateful for the efforts of first responders already on the scene. Praying for all involved."
02/01/2022 Tweet - "Incredibly saddened to hear that two officers were killed today at Bridgewater College. My heart is with their families and the entire Bridgewater community. Gun violence is a tragic epidemic, so we must move forward intending to do more than just offering thoughts and prayers."
12/14/2021 Tweet - "Today, I'm remembering and honoring the lives of all the students and teachers killed in the Sandy Hook massacre. We owe them more than thoughts and prayers -- we must take up sensible gun control measures."
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