Health Care
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, along with Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) and fellow Illinois Representative Rodney Davis, reintroduced the Expanding SNAP Options Act to keep Americans safe during the pandemic by creating an easily accessible system for online SNAP purchases.
The Expanding SNAP Options Act would provide funding for the creation of a universal online and app-based portal that will make it easy to access nutritious foods from a wider range of SNAP retailers, including small businesses.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, along with U.S. Senators Durbin and Duckworth and the Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, have once again called on Governor Bruce Rauner to explain how Republicans' plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act will affect Illinois families, schools and students, health care providers, and the state's economy.
Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly joined House Democrats and a handful of House Republicans in advancing legislation to reopen the EPA and our national parks and monuments, including the Pullman National Monument.
"For the last three weeks, the EPA has been prevented, by President Trump and his shutdown, from performing its essential life-saving role that protects the air we breathe and the water we drink," noted Congresswoman Kelly.
Congresswoman Kelly released the following statement on environmental racism in the city's South East Side:
I commend the US EPA for recently launching an investigation into possible environmental racism in the city's South East Side. The area has served as the region's dumping grounds and housed heavily polluting industries for generations. In recent years, residents have fought lead, manganese and petcoke contamination.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a packed Congressional briefing on maternal health and mortality because American women are more likely to die from childbirth or childbirth complication than women in any other developed nation.
"In 2017, starting or growing your family shouldn't mean putting your life at risk," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
The event consisted of comments from families who've lost a loved one following childbirth.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement marking World AIDS Day:
"The AIDS epidemic is a public health crisis that affects every American community and communities across the globe. For decades, this terrible disease has taken a massive toll on communities, especially communities of color. Thankfully in recent years, we've made historic progress and have an opportunity to finally end this epidemic for good – if we redouble our efforts.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) led the reintroduction of the Access to Birth Control Act. The legislation would guarantee patients’ timely access to birth control, both prescribed and over the counter, at pharmacies nationwide. In April, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning the Senate's healthcare bill – commonly known as TrumpCare:
"After weeks of secret, backroom meetings, Senate Republicans have finally released their TrumpCare bill. After reading it, I know why they worked so hard to hide it – it's a complete and utter disaster.
Your premiums will rise, your insurance will cover less and millions will lose their health insurance just so the super rich can get a $37,000 tax cut.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today urging state officials to work together to reach a fair-minded budget agreement before more vulnerable citizens are unduly impacted.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and author of the MOMMAs Act, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee.
"As a momma, my heart goes out to those families who have lost their momma," said Congresswoman Kelly. "Starting or growing one's family shouldn't cost a mother of color her life. All mommas deserve a chance to be a momma. Together, we can make sure this is always the case…"