Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Young Kim (CA-40), who serve as co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May 5-11, 2024 as “Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week” to raise awareness about maternal mental health and its effects on maternal-child health.

Washington, D.C. -  Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) submitted the following requests to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the FY2025 Appropriations bill, Financial Disclosures and Federal Nexus Statements are linked in the titles:

WASHINGTON, DC – Following reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has dropped plans to ban menthol cigarettes, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Troy Balderson (R-OH) introduced the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act, legislation aimed at raising awareness for scams targeting our nation’s seniors.

Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) applauded the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ final rule expanding required background checks before firearm sales.

Washington, D.C. –Today, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and co-chair of the bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week:

Matteson, IL – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced the approval of $6,905,444 in federal funding for projects in Chicago’s South Suburbs. Rep.

Bradley, IL – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced the approval of $4,116,279 for economic development in Kankakee County. Rep.