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May 24, 2025
MATTESON, ILL. – U.S. Robin Kelly (IL-02), vice chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement recognizing three years since 19 students and two teachers were shot and killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:
“Three years ago today, my heart shattered as I heard the news that a shooting had stolen the lives of our students and teachers at Robb Elementary School.
Issues:Gun Violence
May 21, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11):

May 20, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement on the charges brought against U.S. Rep. LaMoncia McIver (NJ-10):
“The baseless charges brought against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver are politically motivated by the extreme Trump administration. Let’s set the facts straight: Rep. McIver was fulfilling her moral, legal, and Constitutional responsibility to visit the ICE detention center at Delaney Hall and find answers for her constituents.
Issues:Immigration
May 16, 2025

CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) condemned the Trump Administration for permitting the sale of forced reset triggers, which enable semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) settled a lawsuit with the National Association for Gun Rights, which challenged a rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to ban forced reset triggers. 

Issues:Gun Violence
May 14, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) offered two amendments to protect Medicaid in a marathon committee that has lasted for over 22 hours.

“Republicans continue to play political games and scheduled their $880 billion cut to Medicaid overnight, because they know it’s unpopular and harmful. I, and my Democratic colleagues, however, are awake and fighting on behalf of the American people.

Issues:Health Care
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Rep. Robin Kelly protects Medicaid
May 13, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), member of the Energy & Commerce Committee, is committed to protecting Medicaid. Today, Republicans on the committee will try to pass $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid as part of President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”

“Let’s be clear about what today’s markup is and isn’t about. This isn’t about reducing ‘fraud, waste, and abuse.’ This is about ripping healthcare away from working families, children, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and pregnant women. 

Issues:Health Care
May 12, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after Hamas released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander:

“Edan Alexander is returning home after more than 19 months in brutal captivity by Hamas. I’m thinking of Edan and his family as they begin to recover and heal from unimaginable pain.

“I urge for the continued release of all hostages, including the remains of four Americans to provide families with closure. We must secure a lasting peace in Gaza for Palestinians, Israelis and the Middle East region.”

May 5, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement thanking U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowksy (IL-09) on her years of public service:

“For over 25 years, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky has been a powerful advocate for her constituents and the people of Illinois. I’m incredibly grateful for her partnership in the Illinois Delegation and the Energy and Commerce Committee as we’ve fought together for access to high-quality healthcare.

May 2, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Lucy McBath (GA-06), Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) led 43 of their Democratic colleagues in a letter to President Donald Trump demanding he continue funding for community violence intervention (CVI) programs.

Issues:Gun Violence
April 23, 2025
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced his retirement:
“I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Senator Dick Durbin on his career in public service. For nearly three decades, Senator Durbin has fought for everyday Americans, from introducing the DREAM Act to bringing historic infrastructure funding to the state of Illinois.