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League Submits Statement to U.S. Senate for Hearing on Gun Safety Proposals (Legal Document)

LWVUS submitted a statement to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights on February 12, 2013.

SOTU: Disappointed that President Obama Failed to Call for Bold Action on Voting Rights (Press Release)

President's Address Sets "Strong Course for Nation" on Climate, Immigration and Gun Safety

League Sends Letter to Vice President Biden Regarding Gun Control (Legal Document)

On January 10, the League sent a letter to Vice President Biden urging him to propose common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.

Expanded Background Check on Guns Wins in Washington (Blog)

For the League of Women Voters of Washington (LWVWA), it was an Election Day we’ll never forget: over one million Washington voters said YES to backgrounds checks on gun purchases.

League calls gun laws tied to DC Voting Rights bill unacceptable (Press Release)

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#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work on Immigration Reform and Gun Control (Blog)

What the League has done to lead efforts on comprehensive immigration reform and gun control legislation.

League Opposes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (Article)

The League sent a memo to the U.S. House opposing HR 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. 

Senate Fails to Pass Key Gun Control Amendment (Press Release)

“Ultimately, political fears and outrageous claims won out over common sense," said Elisabeth MacNamara, League President.

LWV Commends President Obama’s Attention to Our Issues in SOTU Address, But Hoped for More Action on Voting Rights (Blog)

In last night’s State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama addressed many crucial issues affecting our country. His remarks touched on some of the League’s priority issues including voting rights, climate change, immigration and gun violence.

League Sends Letter to U.S. House in Favor of Common Sense Gun Legislation (Legal Document)

The League sent a letter to members of the U.S. House urging them to pass common sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.