Gun Violence
CHICAGO – A group of young activists in Chicago met and rallied today calling for better lives and safer streets in the city.
Young activists and their adult mentors conferring about Chicago's South and West Sides.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly called the meeting, saying these young leaders must demand anti-violence resources.
"We cannot continue like this. We're losing a generation of young people," Kelly said.
Mayor Emanuel and Police Superintendent Johnson have been touting progress reducing shootings on the South and West sides.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following her speech on the House floor calling out the toxic influence of the NRA's money in politics that's contributing to the gun violence that's costing American lives:
"Time and time again - tragedy after tragedy, Congress holds moments of silence and does nothing to save American lives.
This inaction is a direct result of the vast amount of money that the NRA pours into the political process to push their dangerous 'guns everywhere, rules nowhere' agenda that's killing Americans.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement on the murder of Delmonte Johnson, 19, of the South Side:
"Like so many in our community, I was heartbroken to learn of Delmonte Johnson's murder. Through Good Kids, Mad Cities, I've witnessed the difference that Delmonte and his friends sought to make in our community. He was a young man in the prime of his life. His life's work was to make our city better.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and an original co-sponsor, released this statement concerning the introduction of H.R. 8, legislation to expand background checks on gun sales:
"In November, the American people spoke with one, loud voice at the ballot box. Across the nation, especially in the Midwest and suburbs, Americans elected leaders committed to saving lives and addressing the epidemic of gun violence that plagues our nation.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement following the tragic mass shootings in Chicago, El Paso and Dayton:
"On Friday night, families in Chicago, El Paso and Dayton went to bed with thriving, living family members. By Sunday night, all of that had changed, for the worst, because of the gun violence that has become an epidemic in our nation.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement marking the one year anniversary of the House Gun Violence Prevention Sit-In organized by Reps. John Lewis (GA), Robin Kelly (IL), Katherine Clark (MA), David Cicilline (RI) and John Larson (CT).
"One year ago, I joined four of my colleagues in organizing the historic House Democratic Sit-In to End Gun Violence.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly again took to the House floor demanding a vote on bipartisan gun safety legislation to save American lives.