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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswomen Robin Kelly (IL-02), chair of The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and Barbara Lee (CA-13), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Edward J.
As our nation continues struggling to address the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing a shocking trend in deaths among African Americans.
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with municipal first responders from the 2nd Congressional District to hear their needs and concerns during the COVID10 crisis and discuss how Congress can support first responders in the immediate, short and long-terms.
Matteson, IL – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with state and county elected officials from 2nd Congressional District to answer questions, share information and coordinate resources to better assist local communities.
Matteson, IL – On Tuesday morning, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with faith leaders from the 2nd Congressional District. This call was the fifth in her series focused on explaining the COVID19 response legislation and soliciting ideas for additional federal response measures.
Matteson, IL – On Friday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with more than 30 mayors and local officials from the 2nd Congressional District. This call was the fourth in her series explaining existing COVID19 response legislation and soliciting ideas for additional federal response measures.
Matteson, IL – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a second telephone conference call with more than 50 local small business owners and leaders. On the call, she was joined by Mark Ferguson, Illinois Deputy Assistant Director at the SBA and Melinda Kelly, executive director of the Chatham Business Association.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced the winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for high school students at the Crete Creative Gallery & School in Crete.
Matteson, IL – On Monday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone town hall with health care experts and state government representatives to answer questions and hear concerns of constituents as the nation seeks to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Matteson, IL - Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a conference call with local small business owners and chamber of commerce representatives, the first in her series discussing the economic and community impacts of the coronavirus.
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For some Illinois residents, a trip to the doctor’s office can be an all-day affair.
“Today, it’s not uncommon for me to hear from constituents who have to take two buses and a day off of work and find child care just to see a doctor,” said U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, whose district includes parts of the South Side of Chicago and Will, Kankakee and Cook counties.
Fire departments in Calumet City, Crete Township, Flossmoor and South Holland will receive a total of $610,000 in federal grants to update firefighter safety equipment and fire station exhaust systems, according to U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson.
A south suburban congresswoman wants to stop American mothers from dying during pregnancy and childbirth.
To Heidi House, the celebration of her toddler son’s birthday Sunday was almost miraculous.
That’s because House said she went into cardiac arrest at a downstate hospital when she was in labor two years ago.
Kelly met with Gallagher Asphalt President Charles Gallagher, senior company executives and employees, community leaders and representatives of the railroad industry to discuss the importance of passing a surface transportation reauthorization bill and extending the
Congress Approves Renaming of Olympia Fields Post Office for Tuskegee Airmen, Capt. Robert L. Martin
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office in honor of Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin.
Rep. Robin Kelly wants to make it easier for businesses owned by minorities and women participating in federal government set-aside programs to get venture capital and private equity investments.
The National Science Foundation, which funds research and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), has granted $1.2 million to the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) to allow it to directly connect students with specific field trips linked to STEM careers.
On July 9, 2019, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Women and Minority Equity Investment Act (H.R. 3633); the legislation will make a commonsense tweak to existing Small Business Administration (SBA) programs that will expand venture capital access for participating business owners and companies.
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