After a gunman attacked concertgoers late Sunday in Las Vegas, killing dozens of people and wounding hundreds of others, KQED collected statements made by California’s members of Congress reacting to the worst shooting in the nation's modern history.
We gathered comments made via social media, as well as from press releases sent out by each member’s office. We included links to their Twitter and Facebook pages where you can see some of their statements, plus additional comments they’ve made.
We'll reach out to the lawmakers who haven't yet publicly commented about the shooting to get their reaction.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
"I’m devastated this morning over the massacre in Las Vegas. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Thank you to the courageous first responders and law enforcement officers at the scene and the hospitals that are caring for so many wounded."
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Sen. Kamala Harris
"Our hearts break for the victims and their families and our thoughts are with those wounded, after the horrific Las Vegas shooting to curb it.”
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Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale, District 1)
No comment posted.
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Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael, District 2)
"Grim win for soulless gun industry. Gun sales will now soar -- from those afraid, & surely from a few who would imitate. $$ all the same. Massive tragedy in Vegas with high power weaponry. More blood on hands of heartless NRA and soulless gun industry. When will it be enough? I hope President Nero enjoyed his golf weekend."
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John Garamendi (D-Walnut Grove, District 3)
"I am at a loss for words over Las Vegas. My heart is with the victims and their families."
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Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove, District 4)
No comment posted.
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Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena, District 5)
"My thoughts and prayers are w/ the people of Las Vegas & the victims of this tragedy. Grateful to first responders for their bravery. Enough is enough. Congress should come together and establish a Select Committee to end gun violence.”
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Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento, District 6)
“Our entire nation grieves with the people of #LasVegas. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and all of those experiencing unimaginable pain and loss in the wake of this horrific act of violence. We pray for the recovery of those who were injured and send them our strength. We must come together and take action to put an end to these senseless acts of gun violence in our country.”
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Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove, District 7)
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Las Vegas. No community should have to fear going to the movies, a concert, or dropping their child off at school. We all mourn the loss of life in Las Vegas. Please keep the families impacted in your thoughts and prayers.”
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Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley, District 8)
"Deeply saddened by the events unfolding in Las Vegas. There's no excuse for this tragic loss of life."
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Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton, District 9)
"Today, we are once again touched by a senseless and tragic act of violence. My heart goes out to the people of Las Vegas, the victims of this tragedy and to their families."
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Jeff Denham (R-Atwater, District 10)
“Words cannot express how devastating this is for the victims and their families, who are now living a nightmare because of one person’s evil act. Sonia and I are praying for everyone affected – including the survivors who witnessed these horrors, many of whom selflessly helped the injured – and my thanks go out to our brave first responders who acted not knowing what they may face.”
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Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord, District 11)
"Our hearts and prayers are with all of the victims and families affected by the horrific tragedy in Las Vegas.
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Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco, District 12)
"Horrified and heartbroken by the awful tragedy in #LasVegas last night. Praying for those lost, wounded & waiting for news from loved ones. We will never waver in our love and support for the people of #LasVegas & the families of the victims of this attack. @SpeakerRyan, it’s time for action. Congress must create an Select Committee on Gun Violence."
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Barbara Lee (D-Oakland, District 13)
"My heart breaks for Las Vegas. My thoughts & prayers are with the victims, their families & loved ones during this unimaginable tragedy."
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Jackie Speier (D-Peninsula, District 14)
"No more moments of silence - the best way to honor the #LasVegasShooting victims is a moment of action to prevent further senseless deaths. The tragedy in #LasVegas shows the danger of gun manufacturers’/GOP push 4 #suppressors. How many more would have perished with less sound?"
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Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin, District 15)
"Heartbreaking news out of #LasVegas this morning. My thoughts are w/ victims of this horrific act of violence & many brave first responders. My heart beats for every victim. This does not have to be us. We are not helpless. We can be louder than these bullets. Saying “we’ll talk about it later” is what you tell a child when you don’t intend to. Almost 60 Americans were just killed - #TalkAboutItNow"
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Jim Costa (D-Fresno, District 16)
No comment posted.
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Ro Khanna (D-Fremont, District 17)
"My heart breaks for the victims of this morning’s horrific attack in Las Vegas and their families. We must end this senseless violence."
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Anna Eshoo (D-Silicon Valley, District 18)
"My prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones and for all those injured in Las Vegas."
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Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose, District 19)
Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley, District 20)
"My prayers are with the victims, and their families, of the tragic shooting in Las Vegas."
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David Valadao (R-Hanford, District 21)
"Praying for every victim affected by this horrific tragedy in Las Vegas and their loved ones."
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Devin Nunes (R-Tulare, District 22)
No comment posted.
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Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield, District 23)
"Such a senseless tragedy in Las Vegas. This horrific act has our nation praying for the victims and their families. May God bless us all. We are so thankful for the bravery of the first responders and citizens who put themselves in danger to care for and protect others. Communities across America will feel the pain of this violence personally—including my home town of Bakersfield."
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Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara, District 24)
"Horrified by reports from #LasVegas that yet another mass shooting has claimed innocent lives. My thoughts are w/ victims & their loved ones. Thank you to our first responders & medical teams, who bravely put themselves in harm’s way to save lives in the wake of #LasVegas tragedy. While we grieve, we must also realize that words aren't enough. Our nation is facing a gun violence epidemic & Congress must take action."
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Steve Knight (R-Santa Clarita, District 25)
"RT: @KHTSRadio: Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy. #prayforvegas #vegas #lasvegas #prayersforvegas. https://twitter.com/khtsradio/status/914880027551862785"
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Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village, District 26)
No comment posted.
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Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park, District 27)
"Too much pain in our country today. Our whole country stands with the survivors and families of those hurt and killed in Las Vegas. As we mourn yet another historic mass shooting in our country, our thoughts must be of solutions, our prayers for the courage to enact them. Among the 200+ victims in last night's shooting were 2 @LASDHQ [LA County Sheriff] off-duty personnel. They are in our thoughts for a quick & full recovery."
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Adam Schiff (D-Burbank, District 28)
"Devastating news from Las Vegas overnight. My heart is with the victims and their families. Is there no end to this terrible madness?"
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Tony Cardenas (D-San Fernando Valley, District 29)
"My heart aches for the families that will never be whole again & victims of this shooting. No amount of thoughts & prayers are enough."
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Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks, District 30)
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the tragic shooting in Las Vegas. Look forward to a full investigation to give us answers."
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Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino, District 31)
"Absolutely heartbroken to wake up to the news out of Las Vegas. My thoughts are with the victims and their families today."
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Grace Napolitano (D-El Monte, District 32)
“The carnage that occurred breaks our hearts and confounds our minds. Additional counseling and supportive mental health services should be made available for all concert-goers, first responders, and the entire Las Vegas community. While we do not yet know all of the details, including the gunmen’s motive, we refuse to accept gun violence. Together we must act boldly to stop this epidemic and prevent tragedies. Our hearts remain with the city of Las Vegas and all Nevadans today.”
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Ted Lieu (D-Torrance, District 33)
"Heartbroken by the tragedy in #LasVegas last night. Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the people of Nevada & those affected. #LasVegasShooting"
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Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles, District 34)
"Stunned to hear this horrible news shortly after landing in Washington, D.C. my thoughts & prayers are with the victims & the injured."
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Norma Torres (D-Pomona, District 35)
"The people of Las Vegas are in my prayers this morning. Thank you to the first responders. In September, I opposed the SHARE Act, a @GOP bill that will make it easier for people to buy gun silencers. It has always been unconscionable that @GOP wants to make it easier for people to buy gun silencers - today more so than ever. As a former 911 dispatcher, I know that identifying the sound & location of gunfire can be the difference b/n life & death."
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Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert, District 36)
"Gave my family an extra hug today and praying for anyone who lost a loved one or was injured by the horrific events in Las Vegas last night. We must come together to address the senseless gun violence plaguing our nation, because if we do nothing, nothing will change."
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Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles, District 37)
"As we wake up to horrific and tragic news out of Las Vegas, our thoughts are with the hundreds harmed and their families."
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Linda Sanchez (D-Orange, District 38)
"My thoughts and prayers are with all those killed and wounded in #LasVegas shooting. This is an unimaginable heinous act of violence."
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Ed Royce (R-Fullerton, District 39)
"In the face of horrific tragedy, Americans everywhere stand united with the victims and first responders in Las Vegas."
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Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Los Angeles, District 40)
"Sickened and heartbroken by the news of another terrible gun massacre, this time in Las Vegas. Sending my prayers to the victims, their loved ones, and the first responders."
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Mark Takano (D-Riverside, District 41)
"Heartbroken over the tragedy in Las Vegas. I’m thinking about the victims and their loved ones, and about how we can make this stop."
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Ken Calvert (R-Corona, District 42)
"My deepest condolences go out to the victims’ families and friends and to those injured in Las Vegas. My full statement [from screen grab]: “My deepest condolences go out to the victims’ families and friends and to those injured. I commend the rapid reaction from first responders and the medical staff who are currently treating those who were hurt. There are no words to express the sorrow at such a large number of lives lost. It defies comprehension. My prayers are with all those impacted.”
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Maxine Waters (D-Inglewood, District 43)
No comment posted.
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Nanette Barragan (D-San Pedro, District 44)
“Waking up to horrific news out of Las Vegas. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the Mandalay Bay shooting.”
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Mimi Walters (R-Laguna Niguel, District 45)
“Horrified & deeply saddened by the deadly shooting in Las Vegas. My heart & prayers are with the victims, their loved ones & all affected.”
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Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana, District 46)
"This is a national tragedy. My thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. Orange County stands ready to offer any assistance we can."
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Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach, District 47)
"Devastated by the despicable shooting in #LasVegas last night. My heart goes out to all those affected."
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Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa, District 48)
No comment posted.
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Darrell Issa (R-Vista, District 49)
"Horrific news out of Las Vegas this morning. Praying for victims, their families, first responders and all those affected. We are with you."
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Duncan D. Hunter (R-Lakeside, District 50)
Retweeted Paul Ryan: “America woke up to heartbreaking news from Las Vegas. We stand united in our shock, our condolences, & our prayers. spkrryan.us/2ySnJZG”
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Juan Vargas (D-San Diego, District 51)
"Devastated by the loss of innocent lives in Las Vegas. I'm praying for the victims and those injured by this senseless act of violence."
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Scott Peters (D-La Jolla, District 52)
"Horrified to wake up to the news out of #LasVegas. Praying for the victims of this senseless violence, their families and all those injured. But prayers alone are not enough. I also pray that this act of domestic terror will spur this Congress to act. #Enough"
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Susan Davis (D-San Diego, District 53)
"Devastated by the news coming from Las Vegas as families and the nation have to endure yet another senseless and tragic shooting. We need to turn moments of silence into moments of action. #LasVegas"
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