Press Releases

MATTESON, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) announced that the Illinois Department of Labor was awarded a $350,000 federal grant to partner with Women Employed to raise awareness about pay equity and pay transparency standards among women workers, particularly low-wage women of color.

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.  

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.

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.

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.