Press Releases
Congresswoman Kelly released the following statement on environmental racism in the city's South East Side:
Congresswoman Kelly released the following statement on the Senate's vote to acquit Donald Trump:
Senate Republicans' failure to hold Donald Trump accountable for inciting a violent insurrection in an unprecedented attempt to overthrow our Democracy is a grave indictment of their cowardice and complicity.
The Act will reduce drug prices through increased access to generic drugs
Washington, DC – On January 5, 2021, President Trump signed into law the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503), introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and member of the Health subcommittee on Energy and Commerce.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement on the shameful mob violence that occurred at the U.S. Capitol today.
"The tragic shooting rampage that left three Chicago area residents dead and four wounded is a clear call to action for the new Congress to immediately pass long overdue gun violence prevention legislation, including universal background checks, straw purchases, and interstate gun trafficking that's responsible for more than half of the guns used to commit crimes in Chicago.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly was elected as Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee. She will serve as the Vice Chair of the full Committee for the 117th Congress. The Congresswoman released this statement following today's vote:
Matteson, IL – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced that federal grants totaling $476,820 have been awarded to three community health centers on Chicago's South Side and in the South Suburbs.
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, Democratic members of the Illinois delegation wrote to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services endorsing the state's waiver request to expand care access to new moms for the entire postpartum period.
Washington, D.C. – In recognition of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly reintroduced three key gun violence prevention bills for the 117th Congress.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly congratulated Congressman Pete Aguilar on his election as House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair for the 117th Congress.