Press Releases
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone town hall with school superintendents from the 2nd Congressional District to discuss the first three COVID19 response bills and hear suggestions for further legislative relief efforts.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly called on House leadership to waive local matching fund requirements for first responder grants used to respond to COVID-19.
Following a conference call with local and national first responders to discuss their needs during this pandemic, Congresswoman Kelly wrote to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy requesting a temporary matching fund waiver for five first responder programs.
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone town hall discussion with farmers and agricultural workers from the 2nd Congressional District where participants discussed concerns related to the COVID19 crisis and their suggestions for further legislative relief efforts in Congress.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswomen Robin Kelly (IL-02), chair of The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and Barbara Lee (CA-13), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Edward J.
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with municipal first responders from the 2nd Congressional District to hear their needs and concerns during the COVID10 crisis and discuss how Congress can support first responders in the immediate, short and long-terms.
Matteson, IL – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with state and county elected officials from 2nd Congressional District to answer questions, share information and coordinate resources to better assist local communities.
Matteson, IL – On Tuesday morning, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with faith leaders from the 2nd Congressional District. This call was the fifth in her series focused on explaining the COVID19 response legislation and soliciting ideas for additional federal response measures.
Matteson, IL – On Friday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with more than 30 mayors and local officials from the 2nd Congressional District. This call was the fourth in her series explaining existing COVID19 response legislation and soliciting ideas for additional federal response measures.
Matteson, IL – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a second telephone conference call with more than 50 local small business owners and leaders. On the call, she was joined by Mark Ferguson, Illinois Deputy Assistant Director at the SBA and Melinda Kelly, executive director of the Chatham Business Association.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced the winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for high school students at the Crete Creative Gallery & School in Crete.
"Art helps us better understand the world and times we live in. This remarkable artwork lets us see the world through the eyes of our young people," Congresswoman Kelly said. "I want to thank each of our gifted young artists for taking part in the contest, as well as their teachers, who encourage and develop their talent."