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News Releases

Jul 6, 2022 - Parker introduces bills to combat gun violence
Jun 22, 2022 - Warren moves House to vote on universal background checks
Jun 22, 2022 - Schweyer: Majority party tactics on gun bills are shameful, dangerous
May 26, 2022 - House Democratic leaders decry Republican inaction on gun safety legislation
May 26, 2022 - Rep. Tina Davis issues statement on Texas school shooting
May 26, 2022 - Pennsylvania Commissions Issue Joint Statement Calling for Meaningful Gun Safety Legislation
May 26, 2022 - Otten, House Democrats call for legislative action on gun safety
May 25, 2022 - Kinsey comments on recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo
May 25, 2022 - Frankel joins Democratic leaders in push to move gun safety bills
May 25, 2022 - Statement on behalf of PA House Philadelphia Delegation on mass shooting in Texas
May 25, 2022 - Rep. Kenyatta issues statement on recent shootings
Oct 7, 2021 - Frankel applauds new multi-state effort to reduce gun violence
Jun 26, 2021 - Legislators urge organizations to apply for gun violence grants
Jun 3, 2021 - Frankel: Legislature must stop stonewalling and empower local communities to protect people
Aug 7, 2020 - Delaware County lawmakers call for investigation into violence against Black Lives Matter supporters
Feb 14, 2020 - Rep. Kirkland appointed co-chair of PA SAFE Caucus
Feb 4, 2020 - Rep. Kirkland responds to Gov. Wolf’s state budget proposal
Jan 3, 2020 - Rabb, Howard introduce legislation that would ban carrying a firearm while intoxicated
Dec 16, 2019 - Howard joins in announcing new state task force to strengthen juvenile justice system
Dec 4, 2019 - Rep. Kirkland appointed to Gov. Wolf’s Special Council on Gun Violence

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NewsCoverages

Jun 30, 2022 - Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills
Jun 28, 2022 - Pa. House GOP guts gun background check proposal
Jun 28, 2022 - Pgh Mayor Gainey pleads with lawmakers to fight gun violence
Jun 27, 2022 - With new federal gun laws in place, Pa. lawmakers push for state ‘red flag’ laws
Jun 24, 2022 - Red flag laws saved 7.3K Americans in 2020 alone – and could have saved 11.4K more | Opinion
Jun 21, 2022 - Judiciary committee deletes age restrictions for assault weapon ownership
Jun 17, 2022 - Lehigh Valley lawmaker pushes bill for Pa. under-21 assault weapons ban as ‘cultural divide’ stalls gun law debate
Jun 15, 2022 - As a gun owner, I know we need more regulation. I saw that at the gun show: Opinion
Jun 14, 2022 - Sales of body armor are on the rise. Who's buying and why?
Jun 14, 2022 - House Gun Violence Bills Returned to Committee
Jun 13, 2022 - GOP majorities stymie Dems’ push to debate gun laws in PA House, Senate
Jun 12, 2022 - This Week In Pennsylvania: Mike Schlossberg, Gilbert Ambler
Jun 11, 2022 - Gun-control advocates rally in Scranton
Jun 11, 2022 - ‘Enough is enough:’ About 1,000 gather in Bethlehem to demand action on gun violence
Jun 9, 2022 - Sen. Santarsiero introduces bill that would ban assault rifles in Pa.
Jun 7, 2022 - Don’t use mental health to deflect conversations from gun reform | Expert Opinion
Jun 6, 2022 - A mass shooting in Philly: Lead or get out of the way
Jun 6, 2022 - A look at Lehigh Valley lawmakers and their positions on gun legislation
Jun 6, 2022 - Calls for action on gun control grow after wave of mass shootings
Jun 6, 2022 - Can Pennsylvania Pass Significant Gun Reform?

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Public Comments

Jun 15, 2017 - PA SAFE Statement on Shooting in Alexandria

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Opinions

Jun 25, 2022 - Parker: People die daily from gun violence in Pa., we need solutions, not excuses
Jun 22, 2022 - No, hardening schools doesn’t make students safer | Opinion
Jun 9, 2022 - Your View: Pa. lawmakers have duty to prevent gun violence
May 14, 2021 - Sanchez & Zabel: 72 hours could save your life
Mar 25, 2021 - Let’s support these three, commonsense gun violence measures | Opinion
Aug 21, 2020 - Addressing gun violence must be a priority. So, we’re addressing it.
Nov 2, 2018 - In PA, it's time to move beyond fear, frustration & condolences

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