Press Releases
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Bourbonnais resident Keeley Schwada has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Robin Kelly's bipartisan Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503). This legislation will increase access to lower cost generic drugs and bolster competition in the marketplace to drive down prescription drug costs by making technical changes to the Orange Book and listing process.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement responding to outgoing Mayor Emanuel's statement on a third Chicago airport:
"With all due respect, the outgoing Mayor's statement on a potential Third Airport shows a lack of imagination and understanding of the needs of our community.
In celebration of Mothers' Day, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls event at the Matteson Holiday Inn honoring African American mothers and highlighting issues affecting their health and families.
Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, along with Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and 52 south suburban officials, sent a letter to Governor JB Pritzker requesting his support for the South Suburban Airport (SSA) and surrounding infrastructure.
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced Congresswoman Robin Kelly's legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office for Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin, a Tuskegee Airmen and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. The measure was co-sponsored by the entire Illinois delegation.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the House Oversight Committee, released this statement following the release of the heavily redacted Mueller Report and the bizarre behavior of Attorney General Barr:
"The manner in which this critically important report was released is a slap in the face to the intelligence of the American people.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for high school students during a reception at the Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College.
Young job seekers from the City of Chicago, the South Suburbs and Kankakee County attended Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 6th annual Youth Job Expo Saturday at Rich South High School in Richton Park.
To commemorate National School Library Month, Congresswoman Robin Kelly delivered 120 books to Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School's library through the Library of Congress' Surplus Book Program and personally congratulated teacher Catherine Ross-Cook on winning a 2019 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.