Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the First Responder Resiliency Act, legislation to expand access to federal resources for programs that support the health and wellness of our nation's first responders.

"Our nation's first responders are intrinsically selfless. They run toward danger and disaster, not away from it. They put their lives and minds on the line every day in service to our safety. Congress needs to act to help ensure that they come home safe and healthy," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring a 2020 Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District.

The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony this summer in Washington D.C., where his or her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The artwork of second- and third-place winners will be displayed in Rep. Kelly's district offices.

Washington, D.C. – On Friday, Members of the Illinois delegation wrote to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services endorsing the state's waiver request to expand care access to new moms for the entire postpartum period.

In endorsing the waiver request, they wrote: "Illinois' waiver request demonstrates innovative solutions to the maternal mortality crisis and embodies the intent of Congress in creating the Medicaid program to provide medical assistance to our nation's most vulnerable populations."

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring a 2020 Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District.

The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony this summer in Washington D.C., where his or her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The artwork of second- and third-place winners will be displayed in Rep. Kelly's district offices.

Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced that Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot would attend the State of the Union address as her guest.

Elected in April 2019, Mayor Lightfoot was sworn in as the 56^th Mayor of Chicago in May 2019. Her election made history as she became the first African American woman, first openly LGBTQ person and only the second woman to lead the nation's 3^rd largest city.

Last year, Congresswoman Kelly was joined by then-State Senator Kwame Raoul, the current Attorney General of Illinois.

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly has nominated high school students from the 2^nd Congressional District for admission to the three United States military academies.

"It's with great pride that I nominate these extraordinary young men and women to attend our nation's finest military academies," Congresswoman Kelly said. "They have earned their nominations through hard work, discipline, and an abiding willingness to serve our nation. They will represent the 2^nd Congressional District and our country with honor and distinction."

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) wrote to newly confirmed SBA Administrator, Jovita Carranza, regarding burdensome rules governing the SBA's 8(a) and 8(m) programs, programs designed to empower socially and economically disadvantaged business owners.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly invites the public to a Census 2020 Community Briefing on Wednesday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Markham Council Chambers, 16313 Kedzie Parkway, Markham. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Experts will be on hand to inform constituents about major changes to the upcoming 2020 Census, including paperless surveys that may be completed online or via mobile phone.

This briefing is the fourth in a series that will be hosted by Congresswoman Kelly to educate the community about the importance of participating in the 2020 Census.