Press Releases

Rep. Kelly signs discharge petition to force vote on releasing Epstein files

September 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) signed the bipartisan discharge petition to force a vote on the House floor on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, sponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Thomas Massie (KY-04). The discharge petition needs the support of 218 U.S. Representatives.

Rep. Kelly condemns President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago

September 2, 2025

Press Release

CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement condemning President Donald Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.

Issues:Gun Violence

Rep. Kelly: ‘President Trump has blood on his hands’

August 27, 2025

Press Release

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:

Issues:Gun ViolenceHealth Care

Rep. Kelly to President Trump: ‘You are not welcomed in Chicago’

August 22, 2025

Press Release

CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Il-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump claimed Black women want him to send the National Guard to Chicago:

Issues:Gun ViolenceNational Security

Rep. Kelly thanks Rep. Davis on decades of public service

July 31, 2025

Press Release

CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement thanking U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07) on his years of public service:

“Congressman Danny Davis has been a champion for his constituents and the people of Illinois for nearly 30 years.

Rep. Kelly Promises Fight for Medicaid Isn’t Over, Speaks Out With Healthcare Advocates

July 30, 2025

Press Release

CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) stood alongside fellow Members of Congress from Illinois, Citizen Action/Illinois and healthcare advocates to oppose Republican cuts to Medicaid.

Issues:Health Care

Reps. Kelly, Barragan, Clarke Lead Letter to RFK Jr., Demanding Answers on Health Data Given to ICE

July 30, 2025

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led a letter with 30 other Members of Congress to U.S.

Issues:Health CareImmigration

Rep. Kelly, environmental leaders speak against Trump administration’s plans to strip EPA’s ability to fight climate change

July 28, 2025

Press Release

CHICAGO– U.S. Rep.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Rep. Kelly on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

July 28, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement on the crisis in Gaza:

“The growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza requires urgent action as children, Palestinians — and even the doctors who are treating malnutrition — starve.

Rep. Kelly Introduces Gun Safety Bill with Reps. Carson, McBath

July 18, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON — Today, Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), André Carson (IN-07) and Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act. The bill promotes safe gun storage practices by providing a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase certified firearm safes and secure storage devices.

Issues:Gun ViolenceHealth Care