Issues / Issue · Oct 8 – Oct 31, 2026
Following a school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, nine Democratic members of Congress issued statements and sent letters demanding action on gun violence. Multiple members pressed the Department of Justice on its decision allowing handgun sales to teenagers under 21. Representative Morelle announced $500,000 in federal funding for gun violence survivors' housing and support services.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 26, 2026
| Action type | Wk ofOct 21 | Wk ofOct 93 | Wk ofOct 167 | Wk ofOct 231 | Wk ofOct 301 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 8 | |||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 3 | |||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 1 | |||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | 1 |
Actions each member took in this window
Actions by members from each state, split by party. A joint release counts once for each member on it.
Recognitions and tributes not counted.
Released statement responding to shooting at Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California.
Led 184 lawmakers filing amicus brief urging Supreme Court to uphold state assault weapon bans.
Sent letter to social media CEOs demanding action against illegal gun trafficking and youth violence.
Called for halt on ICE operations in Bend following school shooting to support grieving community.
Demanded DOJ answers on allowing handgun sales to teenagers under 21.
DMorelle NY $500K
Announced $500,000 in federal funding for gun violence survivors' housing and support services.
Pressed Trump DOJ for allowing handgun sales to teenagers under 21 years old.
Sent letter to Attorney General demanding answers on DOJ decision allowing handgun sales to teenagers.
Issued a statement regarding the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend, Oregon.
Issued statement condemning school shooting and calling for gun violence prevention policies.
Condemned school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend.
Led 174 members in letter calling on DOJ to enforce 1968 law prohibiting handgun sales to 18-20-year-olds.
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