Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have introduced a Congressional resolution establishing June 3, 2022, as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” and designating June as “National Gun Violence Awareness Month.” This Friday, communities across the country will participate in a Gun Violence Prevention Day of Action.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Wear Orange Resolution, designating June 6 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the entire month as National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
WASHINGTON, D.C–Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), with U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congresswomen Lucy McBath (D-Ga.-07), today led a bicameral letter of over nearly 90 Congressional colleagues urging the U.S.
When the chief White House spokeswoman again brought up Chicago having a high level of violence despite its having the "strictest gun laws in the country," U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and others were quick to respond.Kelly, D-Ill., responded Monday on Twitter.
With young people "shaming" adults to do more to prevent gun violence, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, speaking at a Park Forest church, said "we need their help" to enact stricter laws.
Kelly's talk at St. Irenaeus Church came Sunday — a day after youth around the country took part in "March for Our Lives" rallies. Kelly said she hoped the momentum of the movement would result in more young people registering to vote and casting ballots in fall elections.
CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement after a gunman killed two children and injured 14 children and three adults at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the dangers posed by unfair and deceptive marketing and advertising practices conducted by the gun industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce, announced the introduction of H.R. 2280, the Prevent Gun Trafficking Act, to combat illegal gun purchases and transfers.
KANKAKEE, Ill – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced Kankakee County, Illinois, will now receive additional federal resources for law enforcement to help crack down on illicit drug trafficking and address the overdose epidemic through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.