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September 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), voted to pass H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This bill will restore critical protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to protect our democracy and ensure the right to vote for all Americans.  

September 23, 2021

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), voted to pass the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act, annual legislation specifying expenditures of the U.S. Department of Defense. The NDAA includes three of Rep. Kelly’s bipartisan amendments to establish a Transition Assistance Program for military spouses, to improve interagency communication, and to create a National Digital Reserve Corps.

September 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) today released the following statement regarding the reported mistreatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S. Southern border:

“I am outraged to see the photos and videos from our Southern border which appear to show border patrol agents using whips on migrants. This violence is unacceptable. Secretary Mayorkas should ensure that all migrants are being treated with humanity and respect and provide an update to Congress on this situation.

Issues:Immigration
September 21, 2021
The Bipartisan Legislation Will Direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to Create Stronger Safety Standards for Products with Button Cell and Coin Batteries
 
September 16, 2021
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today voted to favorably report the Build Back Better Act
September 13, 2021

MATTESON, IL – Today, in recognition of National Small Business Week, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) hosted a press conference at Bergstein’s NY Deli to show how the Restaurant Revitalization Fund helped the Chicago Heights deli and other restaurants and bars in the 2nd District hard-hit by the pandemic.

September 6, 2021
Leaders of the CBC and CHC Urge Leadership to Use Economic Recovery Package to Permanently Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap, Bring Affordable Healthcare Coverage to Millions of Americans
Issues:Health Care
August 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Co-Chairs Reps. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) today released the following statement regarding the collapse of Afghanistan’s government:

August 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Representatives Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), A. Donald McEachin (VA-04), Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Danny Davis (IL-07) led 12 of their Congressional Black Caucus colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in support of Predominately Black Institutions' (PBIs) ability to apply for federal grant funding.

Issues:Education