Press Releases
SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, along with U.S. Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL-04) and Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) today called on the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to work together to immediately facilitate access to the Legal Orientation Program (LOP), including meaningful remote access, to all ICE detainees in Illinois.
Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, local elected officials and local businesses, hosted a 2020 Census caravan through Southside neighborhoods to encourage residents to complete the Census.
"Right now, Chicago's response rate is less than 50 percent. Statewide, we're down three percent over the 2010 Census. We need to do a lot better reaching into communities and helping them get counted," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the Museum of Science and Industry has been awarded a $225,782 federal grant that will help digitize a significant portion of its artifacts and build a new online website providing free public access to thousands of those artifacts.
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced her co-sponsorship of the Fair and Accurate Census Act (H.R. 7034), legislation to mandate the 2020 Census outreach period continue until October 31st, 2020, as originally planned.
The U.S. must invest in research and development in artificial intelligence to stay ahead of China and other adversaries, argues a new paper penned by Reps. Will Hurd (R-Texas) and Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) and two research groups, shared early with Axios.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan Solid Start Reporting Act. The legislation establishes oversight baselines for a newly created program to support veteran mental health during the first year after departing military service.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced the bipartisan Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act, legislation that directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report to Congress the number and types of scams targeting seniors during the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation also requires the FTC to make recommendations on how to prevent scams targeting seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies.
Chicago, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced the State Attorneys General Empowerment Act (H.R. 7536), legislation to expand the power of state Attorneys General to investigate and resolve unconstitutional patterns and practices by law enforcement agencies within their states.
Washington, DC - On Thursday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Expanding SNAP Options Act (H.R. 7535), companion legislation to S. 4202, introduced by Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on July 2nd. The legislation would establish a digital portal to assist farmers and small, local grocers to accept SNAP benefits.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced the hiring of two new staffers and the promotion of a current staffer to Legislative Director. Julius West joined July 1st as Chief of Staff, Matt McMurray has been promoted from Senior Legislative Assistant to Legislative Director, and Nicole Varner will join the office as Health Policy Advisor and General Counsel.