Press Releases
Today, ten years ago, 26 people, including 20 young children, were murdered in their classrooms at Sandy Hook Elementary School. On this day, we are obligated to take the time to remember the lives that were tragically cut short by gun violence in a place meant to nurture and grow young minds. |
Today, Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the ‘Respect for Marriage Act,’ codifying the rights of same-sex couples to marry into federal law. The legislation now goes to President Biden’s desk for signature. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) voted to adopt the Tentative Agreement that was reached in September between railroads and the unions. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), and Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Rep. Danny K. Davis (IL-07), and Illinois Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (8th) sent a letter to University of Illinois President Timothy L. Killeen requesting a meeting following disturbing revelations brought to their attention at UIC’s Dental School.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, led 25 members of the Congressional Black Caucus in issuing the statement below calling for increased investments in affordable, accessible mate |
CHICAGO, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) hosted a press conference at Lurie Children’s with Reese’s Purpose, Illinois Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) and Kids In Danger (KID) to celebrate passage of Rep. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the historic Inflation Reduction Act and send the legislation to President Biden’s desk. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Reese’s Law, bipartisan legislation co-led by Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL), Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) to protect children from ingesting button cell batteries passed the Senate. |