| April 11, 2024
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Senator Murray Statement on New Federal Action to Expand Background Checks, Implement Bipartisan Gun Safety Law
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 27, 2023
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Senator Murray Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Communities, Schools from Assault Weapons
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 26, 2023
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Senator Murray Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Communities, Schools from Assault Weapons
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 8, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 27, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 24, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 21, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 19, 2022
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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
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2022
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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
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 1, 2022
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Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| July 20, 2022
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Jayapal Statement on House Judiciary Advancing Assault Weapons Ban
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 12, 2022
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Jayapal and Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| June 27, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 25, 2022
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Cantwell Statement on Passage of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 24, 2022
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Kilmer Votes to Protect America's Children, Keep Schools Safe, and Reduce the Threat of Gun Violence
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Rep. Derek Kilmer
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| June 24, 2022
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House Passes Historic Gun Violence Prevention Package to Protect Communities and Children
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| June 24, 2022
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House Passes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in a Historic Move to Address Gun Violence
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| June 24, 2022
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Newhouse Stands Up for Central Washington's 2nd Amendment Rights
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 23, 2022
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Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill, Calls to Do More to Keep Students, Families Safe
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 23, 2022
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The people demand action on gun violence
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| June 23, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 21, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 21, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Gun Safety Compromise Legislation
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 12, 2022
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Senator Patty Murray on Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 10, 2022
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Senator Murray Calls for Gun Safety Reforms in Seattle with State Rep. Berry, Students, Teachers, and Advocates
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 9, 2022
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House Passes the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act to Establish a National "Red Flag" Law
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| June 9, 2022
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Kilmer Votes to Pass "Red Flag' Legislation
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Rep. Derek Kilmer
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| June 8, 2022
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Rep. Schrier, Pediatrician, Votes to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Measures to Keep Children Safe
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| June 8, 2022
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Kilmer Votes to Help Keep Kids Safe from Gun Violence
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Rep. Derek Kilmer
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| June 8, 2022
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House Passes Historic Legislative Package to Reduce Gun Violence in Communities Across America
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| June 2, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 29, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 27, 2022
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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
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| May 25, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 24, 2022
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Cantwell Statement on the Uvalde, Texas Elementary School Shooting
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 24, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 15, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 19, 2022
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Newhouse Stands Up for Second Amendment Rights
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| April 18, 2022
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Jacobs Leads Colleagues in Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| April 11, 2022
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Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 11, 2022
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Senator Murray Applauds Measures to Crack Down on Ghost Guns
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 4, 2022
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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
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Feb. 14, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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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
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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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
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2021
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Senator Murray Calls for Action on Gun Violence Prevention, Slams Republican Obstruction During Senate Floor Speech
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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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. "
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Sen. Patty Murray
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