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Students, parents, educators, counselors, police and others offer solutions to gun violence and mass shootings

(May 26, 2022) The Times-Tribune

Rep. Kosierowski: "Unfortunately the reality of it is this, the common sense pieces of legislation in the state House that would actually enact change where we would no longer need to fear when our children go to school, or when we shop at a grocery store, or go to the movies, simply do not have the support of the Republican-held majority in charge." Read more

 

Otten: No More Empty Thoughts and Prayers

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Danielle Friel Otten

Pa. state Rep. Danielle Friel Otten put her 6 and 8 year old on the school bus the morning after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. She talked with them about what happened in Texas and tried to assure them they would be safe at school. Read more

 

Kinkead Demands Gun Law Reform

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Emily Kinkead

Pa. state Rep. Emily Kinkead calls on the GOP majority to help pass sensible firearm reforms that would prevent more incidents of gun violence. Read more

 

Webster: Public Safety Over Mass Murder

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Joe Webster

Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster is asking for compassion from his colleagues across the aisle. As a military veteran, he has seen the devastation and destruction that assault weapons can cause. Read more

 

McClinton: We Have The Power To Save Lives

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

In the aftermath of the tragic deadly mass shooting at a school in Texas, Pa. House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton stands strong with her colleagues to demand action in Harrisburg against gun violence. Read more

 

Williams: Taking Action on Gun Violence

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

Pa. state Rep. Dan Williams is trying to get something done that 90% of Americans agree on: commonsense gun laws without loopholes. He says that bills are already sitting in committees, and have been for years. Read more

 

Pennsylvania Commissions Issue Joint Statement Calling for Meaningful Gun Safety Legislation

(May 26, 2022) PA Commissions for Women, African American, Latino, LGBTQ+, and Asian Pacific American Affairs

“The ongoing mass gun violence in the United States shows that our policies are ineffective and cannot be tolerated. This violence impacts us all. It does not discriminate by community and is absolutely senseless.” Read more

 

Otten, House Democrats call for legislative action on gun safety

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Danielle Friel Otten

“The Pennsylvania legislature has not done its job. We did nothing after Sandy Hook, Parkland, or even Tree of Life Synagogue, right here in Pennsylvania,” Otten said. “What is it going to take before we finally decide to protect our children in schools, or worshipers in their places of worship, or seniors at the grocery store?" Read more

 

Kinsey comments on recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo

(May 25, 2022) Rep. Stephen Kinsey

“Let me be clear, no one is trying to take away anybody’s Second Amendment rights. We just want to make sure guns are not getting into the wrong hands and that our constituents are safe and don’t have to worry about being shot or killed.” Read more

 

Frankel joins Democratic leaders in push to move gun safety bills

(May 25, 2022) PA SAFE Caucus

Democratic lawmakers file petitions to force votes on gun bills despite entrenched Republican obstructionism Read more

 

Rep. Kenyatta issues statement on recent shootings

(May 25, 2022) PA SAFE Caucus

HARRISBURG, May 25 – Following yesterday’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, state Rep. Kenyatta, D-Phila., today released a statement reminding Pennsylvanians that elected officials can take steps to make a difference. “In Harrisburg, we could pass meaningful gun reform, if we had enough elected leaders who actually gave a damn,” Kenyatta said. The shooting by an assailant with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle left 19 young children and two teachers dead. “Twenty-one lives lost and counting,” Kenyatta pointed out. “It all adds up to too many families who have had their lives shattered forever.” Kenyatta also underscored his own three-point plan to addressing gun violence in Pennsylvania: Declaring a state of emergency. Passing stalled gun safety legislation. Addressing root causes of violence and investing in the youth. Read more

 

Statement on behalf of PA House Philadelphia Delegation on mass shooting in Texas

(May 25, 2022) PA SAFE Caucus

Let us be very clear: the senseless violence we have seen unfold in Texas and Buffalo is the direct result of years of inaction by the government when it comes to commonsense gun reform. While mass shootings are occurring at an extremely alarming rate, some of those in government continue to prevent any gun reform legislation from seeing the light of day. How many families need to be destroyed, how many children’s bodies do we have to step over to see gun reform happen? Representative Rob Kauffman, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has flat-out stated that if he is in charge, the gun laws in Pennsylvania will never change. Our question for Representative Kauffman is: Why are we as Americans so afraid of having to submit to a background check? Does the right to own a gun trump the right for our children to live happy and safe lives? At what point do we say enough is enough? Read more

 

Brown: We Need Real Solutions

(May 25, 2022) Rep. Amen Brown

Pa. state Rep. Amen Brown has two young children in elementary school, and today parents asked him what he was going to do to protect their children. He is asking his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together to solve these problems. Read more

 

Burgos: We Took An Oath to Protect and Serve

(May 25, 2022) Rep. Danilo Burgos

Pa. state Rep. Danilo Burgos does not understand the lack of empathy and inaction of the Pa. House Republican Caucus. Read more

 

Hanbidge: Thoughts and Prayers Mean Nothing

(May 25, 2022) Rep. Liz Hanbidge

Pa. state Rep. Liz Hanbidge challenges the Pa. House GOP to step forward with House Democrats to protect every single life in every community. Read more

 

Parker: Do Something NOW!

(May 25, 2022) Rep. Darisha Parker

In the wake of Tuesday’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas, Pa. state Rep. Darisha Parker is frustrated with the lack of action by the legislature when it comes to moving bills that would address the growing #GunViolence in Philadelphia and other communities across the Commonwealth. Read more

 

Harris: Act Now on Gun Violence

(May 25, 2022) Rep. Jordan A. Harris

Pa. House Democratic Whip Jordan Harris has seen too many folks lose their lives to senseless gun violence across this state and in others. He is asking the Pa. House GOP to work together with Pa. House Democrats on commonsense measures. Read more

 

Isaacson: We Have Solutions, Work with Us

(May 25, 2022) Rep. Mary Isaacson

Isaacson is working to pass commonsense gun laws, like locking up guns in your home when they are not in use. Read more

 

Otten: Ban Future Assault Weapon Sales

(May 25, 2022) Rep. Danielle Friel Otten

Pa. state Rep. Danielle Friel Otten motions for the Pa. House to act on commonsense gun laws in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. Read more

 

What Pennsylvania voters think about gun control, according to polls

(May 25, 2022) Philadelphia Inquirer

“The vast majority of Pennsylvanians of all political persuasions support gun safety,” said Adam Garber, executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group CeaseFire PA. Read more

 

Students, parents, educators, counselors, police and others offer solutions to gun violence and mass shootings
May 26, 2022

Otten: No More Empty Thoughts and Prayers
May 26, 2022

Kinkead Demands Gun Law Reform
May 26, 2022

Webster: Public Safety Over Mass Murder
May 26, 2022

McClinton: We Have The Power To Save Lives
May 26, 2022

Williams: Taking Action on Gun Violence
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 26, 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

Rep. Kenyatta issues statement on recent shootings
May 25, 2022

Statement on behalf of PA House Philadelphia Delegation on mass shooting in Texas
May 25, 2022

Brown: We Need Real Solutions
May 25, 2022

Burgos: We Took An Oath to Protect and Serve
May 25, 2022

Hanbidge: Thoughts and Prayers Mean Nothing
May 25, 2022

Parker: Do Something NOW!
May 25, 2022

Harris: Act Now on Gun Violence
May 25, 2022

Isaacson: We Have Solutions, Work with Us
May 25, 2022

Otten: Ban Future Assault Weapon Sales
May 25, 2022

What Pennsylvania voters think about gun control, according to polls
May 25, 2022