Press Releases

Rep. Kelly Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Federal Port Infrastructure Investments Nationwide

December 19, 2025

Rep. Kelly introduces bipartisan, bicameral bill to increase diversity in clinical trials

December 19, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral NIH Clinical Trial Integrity Act to increase the diversity of participants in clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health. This bill is also led by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Susan Collins (R-ME).

Issues:Health Care

Rep. Kelly sends letters to Secretary RFK Jr., Administrator Oz, health insurance companies to investigate mistreatment of Mercedes Wells, Karrie Jones

December 18, 2025

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Issues:Health Care

Rep. Kelly demands accountability from Secretary Noem concerning lack of food in ICE facilities

December 9, 2025

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CHICAGO – U.S. Rep.

Issues:Health CareImmigration

Rep. Kelly announces WELLS Act, a new maternal health bill, in honor of Mercedes Wells

November 25, 2025

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DOLTON, ILL. – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to introduce new maternal health legislation with Mercedes Wells, a constituent who was forced to give birth in her truck after being discharged from a hospital.

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust Health CareProgress for Women

Reps. Kelly, Kiggans introduce Medical Nutrition Therapy Act

November 20, 2025

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 to expand Medicare coverage for medical nutrition plans and addressing health disparities.

Issues:AgricultureCBC Health Braintrust Health Care

Rep. Kelly votes to release Epstein Files

November 18, 2025

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Kelly voted to release the Epstein Files. The bill, which requires the Department of Justice to publish the Epstein Files, passed the House 427-1.

Issues:Progress for Women

Rep. Kelly leads Democratic Women’s Caucus to demand release of pregnant women in ICE detention

November 18, 2025

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) led 61 Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and Members of Congress in a letter to demand the release and investigation of pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women currently detained by Immigration and Custody Enforcement.

Issues:Health CareImmigration

Rep. Kelly votes no on Republican partisan funding bill

November 12, 2025

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after voting no on the Republican partisan funding bill that does not extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits:

Issues:Health Care

Rep. Kelly thanks Speaker Emerita Pelosi on historic public service

November 6, 2025

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) thanked Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) for her historic career in Congress following her announcement that she will not seek reelection.

“For nearly 40 years, Speaker Emerita Pelosi has remained committed to fighting for her constituents and hardworking Americans across the country. She made history as the first woman to be House Speaker, then wielded her immense power to pass the Affordable Care Act, the American Rescue Plan, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.

Issues:Progress for Women