| April 3, 2022
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Statement by President Joe Biden on the Mass Shooting in Sacramento
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 15, 2022
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Tweet - "One year ago, a lone gunman took the lives of eight people -- four of whom were Sikh -- at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. As we remember those we lost and all those impacted, we must renew our fight to end the epidemic of gun violence in America."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Oct. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Four years ago today, 60 lives were cut short -- and countless more were forever changed -- in a mass shooting in Las Vegas. Today we remember those lost and reaffirm our commitment to reducing gun violence across the country."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Statement by President Biden on the Introduction of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 11, 2022
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Remarks by President Biden Announcing Actions to Fight Gun Crime and His Nominee for ATF Director, Steve Dettelbach
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 12, 2022
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Tweet - "Jill and I are praying for those injured in the New York City subway shooting. We are grateful for the first responders and civilians who jumped into action. My team has been in touch with city officials and we are working to support efforts on the ground."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 12, 2021
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Tweet - "This afternoon, I met with the Attorney General, law enforcement officials, and local leaders to discuss our comprehensive strategy to reduce gun crimes. We're committed to working together with state and local officials to keep Americans safe."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Statement from the President on Withdrawal of David Chipman's Nomination to Lead ATF
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Every day in this country 316 people are shot and 106 are killed. Enough -- the scourge of gun violence has to end. Today, I traveled to New York City to meet with leaders and discuss how we can work together to reduce gun crime and make our communities safer."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 14, 2022
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Statement by President Biden Four Years After the Parkland Shooting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 14, 2021
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Statement by the President Three Years After the Parkland Shooting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "We can ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. We can close loopholes in our gun background check system. This is not a partisan issue -- it's an American issue that will save lives. Congress needs to act."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Jan. 8, 2021
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Statement by President-elect Joe Biden on the 10th Anniversary of the Tucson Shooting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 26, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 28, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Jan. 8, 2021
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Tweet - ". @GabbyGiffords -- Your perseverance and immeasurable courage continue to inspire me and millions of others. I pledge to continue to work with you -- and with survivors, families, and advocates across the country -- to defeat the NRA and end our epidemic of gun violence."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 21, 2021
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CNN "CNN Live Event/special" - Transcript: Interview with Joe Biden
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 3, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden at a Meeting with Latino Community Leaders to Discuss His Economic Agenda, Immigration Reform, and the Need to Protect the Sacred, Constitutional Right to Vote
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate should immediately pass the three House-passed bills to close loopholes in the gun background check system. That is one of the best tools we have right now to prevent gun violence and save lives."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 23, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Shooting in Boulder, Colorado
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 23, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "I will keep doing everything I can to make our communities safer, but Congress needs to do its part: - Pass universal background checks - Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines - Close loopholes and repeal the liability shield for gun manufacturers"
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Jill and I are devastated for the lives that have been shattered by gun violence in Colorado. Less than a week after the horrific murders in Georgia, another American city is scarred by a senseless attack. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the survivors."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Universal background checks are supported by the vast majority of Americans -- and the majority of gun owners. So let's be clear, this is not a partisan issue. It's an American issue."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 10, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun violence in this country is an epidemic -- and it's long past time Congress take action."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 16, 2021
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Mass Shooting in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 16, 2021
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Tweet - "Vice President Harris and I have been briefed on the mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. God bless the eight individuals we lost and their loved ones, and we pray for the wounded for their recovery. We can, and must, do more to reduce gun violence and save lives."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Three years ago today, a lone gunman took the lives of 14 students and three educators in Parkland, Florida. In seconds, the lives of dozens of families were changed forever. As we mourn with the Parkland community, we mourn for all who have lost loved ones to gun violence."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 23, 2021
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Tweet - "It is time for Congress to eliminate gun manufacturers' immunity from liability. I thank Congressman Schiff and Senator Blumenthal for their leadership, and urge Congress to swiftly repeal this immunity."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 28, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden in Address to a Joint Session of Congress
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 28, 2021
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Tweet - "I will do everything in my power to protect the American people from the epidemic of gun violence. But it's time for Congress to act as well. This shouldn't be a Red vs. Blue issue. It's an American issue."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 29, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 8, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on Gun Violence Prevention
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 26, 2021
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Statement of President Joe Biden on the Mass Shooting in San Jose
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 26, 2021
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Tweet - "We are still awaiting many of the details of this latest mass shooting in San Jose, but there are some things we know for sure. There are at least eight families who will never be whole again. Every life taken by a bullet pierces the soul of our nation. We must do more."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 2, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm grateful House and Senate Democrats introduced legislation today to strengthen our background check system. I helped pass the Brady background check bill as a Senator -- and I'm committed to continuing that work and passing common-sense gun safety reforms as president."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "This Gun Violence Awareness Day, I'm wearing orange in honor of the Americans killed every day by gun violence and the survivors and families living with the consequences. It's a public health epidemic -- and it's time we end it. I urge Congress to take action to save lives."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "My Administration is taking initial steps to reduce gun violence, including: - Stopping the proliferation of ghost guns - Regulating pistols modified with a stabilizing brace - Helping states adopt red flag laws - Supporting community violence interventions"
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 12, 2021
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Statement by President Joe Biden on the 5th Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Five years ago, we suffered the deadliest attack affecting the LGBTQ+ community in our history. Within minutes, Pulse Nightclub turned from a place of acceptance and joy to a place of unspeakable pain. As we remember those we lost, we must recommit to honoring them with action."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "We need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country. There's no reason somebody needs a weapon of war with 100 rounds in a magazine. None."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Today marks six years since a white supremacist took nine precious lives at Mother Emanuel in an act of domestic terrorism. We must honor their lives with action, including reducing gun violence and addressing domestic terrorism."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 23, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden and Attorney General Garland on Gun Crime Prevention Strategy
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The fact is we've seen a surge in gun violence across the country since the beginning of the pandemic. It's unacceptable -- and we've got to take action to combat it. That's why we're announcing a comprehensive approach to prevent and respond to gun crime and ensure public safety."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "To combat gun violence and violent crime, we're going to: - Stem the flow of firearms - Advance community policing - Invest in evidence-based community violence interventions - Expand summer programming and employment opportunities"
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "To the families, loved ones, and broken and healing hearts of Sandy Hook, I know. No matter how long it's been, every time you talk about it, you relive it as though you just heard the news. Eight years later, I know the pain never fully heals."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 12, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden Discussing His Administration's Comprehensive Strategy to Reduce Gun Crimes
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun violence has plagued our nation for too long -- and my Administration is taking action to end it. In that effort, I'm meeting with the Attorney General, law enforcement officials, and local leaders this afternoon to discuss our comprehensive strategy to reduce gun crimes."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 12, 2021
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Tweet - "The surge in gun violence and violent crime over the last year and a half is unacceptable -- and we're carrying out our comprehensive strategy to combat it."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 14, 2022
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Statement by President Biden on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
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Pres. Joe Biden
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