Press Releases

Rep. Kelly condemns Big, Ugly Bill: ‘Shame on House Republicans’

July 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) condemned U.S. House Republicans for jamming through the Big, Ugly Bill to meet an arbitrary deadline.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentGun ViolenceHealth CareJobs and the EconomyProgress for Women

Rep. Kelly questions Secretary Kennedy’s decision to reverse COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, children

June 24, 2025

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Il-02) forcefully questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today as he appeared before the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee.

Issues:Health CareProgress for Women

Rep. Kelly introduces bill to protect access to birth control

June 23, 2025

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the Access to Birth Control Act, which would guarantee patients’ timely access to prescribed and over-the-counter birth control at pharmacies. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust Health CareProgress for Women

Rep. Kelly releases statement on President Trump's decision to bomb Iran

June 21, 2025

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MATTESON, ILL. — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military strike against Iran:

"President Trump's decision to bomb Iran will not lead to peace but rather cause more violence, destruction, and conflict in the Middle East.

Issues:National Security

Rep. Kelly rejects deadly cuts to Medicaid at health center

June 20, 2025

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BLUE ISLAND, ILL. – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) gathered elected officials, healthcare leaders and those who would be directly affected by Medicaid cuts at Cook County Health Blue Island Health Center.

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust Health CareJobs and the Economy

Rep. Kelly on Juneteenth: ‘We have work to do to achieve freedom for everyone’

June 19, 2025

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MATTESON, ILL. – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement recognizing Juneteenth, which marks 160 years since enslaved Black Americans were officially freed:

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust EducationGun ViolenceHealth CareImmigrationJobs and the Economy

Rep. Kelly condemns Trump’s recissions package that steals from PEPFAR, Sesame Street, American people

June 12, 2025

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) condemned the Trump administration’s recissions package that requests Congress to cancel $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress.

Rep.

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust Health CareNational Security

Reps. Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act

June 12, 2025

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WASHINGTON – The Co-Chairs of the Caucus on Black Women and Girls – U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) – and U.S. Rep.

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust EducationGun ViolenceHealth CareJobs and the EconomyProgress for Women

Rep. Kelly statement on anti-ICE protests in Chicago

June 11, 2025

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released a statement following peaceful protests in Chicago against the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE):

Issues:Immigration

Rep. Kelly, Democrats demand action on cost-of-living crisis, warn that Trump's 'One Big Ugly Bill' will drive prices even higher

June 9, 2025

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Collegeville, PA – Today, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Robin Kelly (IL-02), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44), led a roundtable discussion with local leaders and stakeholders impacted by the Trump Tariffs and Republican threats

Issues:Health CareJobs and the Economy