Vitter to Obama: Focus on Reducing Root Cause of Violence
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator David Vitter today made the following comment in advance of President Obama’s scheduled announcement of his gun control proposals tomorrow. "The top two questions I'll be asking about the Obama anti-gun proposals are simple: Do they infringe on the second ame... Read More
Vitter-Thune Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Would Balance Rights of States, Individual Gun Owners
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sens. David Vitter (R-La.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced their Respecting States’ Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would guarantee the rights of gun owners to carry concealed weapons across state lines in accordance with the laws of individual sta... Read More
Vitter Sworn in for Second Term as Louisiana’s U.S. Senator
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden for his second term as Louisiana’s U.S. Senator. Vitter took the oath of office shortly after noon (view video Read More
Vitter Comments on Vote to Oppose Kagan Nomination
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today made the following statement after his vote to oppose the confirmation of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court: “I voted against Solicitor General Kagan because her approach to the law throughout her career strongly s... Read More
Vitter Applauds Supreme Court Second Amendment Ruling
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today applauded the Supreme Court’s ruling guaranteeing that the constitutional right to bear arms cannot be restricted by laws at the state level. “Today’s common-sense decision was a huge victory for the Second... Read More
Vitter Introduces Legislation to Protect Hunting
“Last year, several hundred Louisiana duck hunters were denied access to their duck hunting leases because the U.S. Fish and Wildl... Read More
Vitter, Thune Introduce Bill to Allow Law-Abiding Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons across State Lines
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sens. John Thune and David Vitter yesterday introduced the Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, a bill that would allow individuals the right to carry lawfully concealed firearms across state lines, while at the same time respecting the la... Read More
Vitter Vote against Holder Nomination
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today issued the following statement explaining his intention to vote against Eric Holder, President Obama’s nominee for U.S. Attorney General. “I'm afraid Eric Holder just doesn't pass the basic test of political independenc... Read More
Vitter’s View: Protecting Our Second Amendment Rights
On March 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia overturned Washington D.C.’s long standing ban on firearms as a violation of the Constitutional rights of D.C. residents. ... Read More
Vitter Praises U.S Appeals Court Ruling on D.C. Gun Ban
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today made the following statement in support of the decision on March 12 by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to overturn Washington D.C.’s long-standing handgun ban: &nbs... Read More