Press Releases

Democratic Steering and Policy Committee holds hearing on ICE’s lawlessness

February 12, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, the Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on the current impacts of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. Under the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S.

Issues:Immigration

Rep. Kelly introduces two bills to hold gun industry accountable

February 11, 2026

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced two bicameral bills to investigate marketing practices of the gun industry and to implement consumer safety standards for guns. After years of evading commonsense consumer practices, the gun industry will be held to the same safety and marketing standards as other industries under Rep.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionGun ViolenceHealth Care

Rep. Kelly votes against funding for Department of Homeland Security

February 3, 2026

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), who is leading articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, voted against the funding package that includes a two-week funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security. The funding package passed217-214.

“Secretary Kristi Noem is taking taxpayer dollars to weaponize her agency and unleash her Gestapo agents in cities across the country,” said Rep.

Issues:ImmigrationNational Security

Over three-fourths of House Democrats support Rep. Kelly’s impeachment articles against Noem

January 27, 2026

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly has gained 162 cosponsors, over three-fourths of House Democrats, for her impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The Members of Congress supporting impeachment of Secretary Noem represent swing to deep blue districts. After Alex Pretti was shot and killed in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, 50 Members joined as cosponsors.

“Kristi Noem has blood on her hands.

Issues:ImmigrationNational Security

Rep. Kelly voted no on ICE funding

January 22, 2026

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), who is leading impeachment efforts against Secretary Kristi Noem, voted against the Homeland Security funding bill that provides more money to U.S.

Issues:EducationHealth CareImmigrationJobs and the Economy

Health insurance CEO can’t commit to safe AI practices in Congressional hearing

January 22, 2026

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep Robin Kelly (IL-02), member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, forcefully questioned UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley over his company’s authorization process.

Issues:Health Care

Rep. Kelly urges nationwide, year-round E-15 for farmers in funding package

January 22, 2026

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the below statement urging Congressional Republicans to pass nationwide, year-round E-15 in today’s three-bill funding package. In 2024, Republicans backed out of a bipartisan deal, pulling E-15 out of the year-end funding bill.

Issues:Agriculture

Rep. Kelly’s bill to prevent preterm births included in health funding bill

January 21, 2026

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s (IL-02) bill to prevent preterm births has been included as a provision in the Labor, Health and Human Services funding bill.

Issues:Health CareProgress for Women

Rep. Kelly introduces amendment to prevent Trump from purchasing Greenland

January 21, 2026

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced an amendment to the defense funding bill preventing President Donald Trump from purchasing or attacking Greenland and Denmark. President Trump has long threatened to purchase Greenland, most recently stating “you’ll find out” on how far he’s willing to go to takeover the territory.

Issues:National Security

Rep. Kelly’s impeachment against Secretary Noem reaches 100 cosponsors

January 20, 2026

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s (IL-02) impeachment resolution against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has now reached 100 cosponsors in just seven days.

Issues:ImmigrationNational Security