Press Releases
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, member of the National Security Oversight subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the testimony of Special Counsel and former FBI Director Robert Mueller before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees:
"Today, the American people had a chance to hear directly from Special Counsel Mueller about the results on his intensive investigation into President Trump.
After reviewing the report and hearing the testimony, the only correct response to the President's actions and abuses is impeachment.
Matteson, IL—Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL02) announced today that the Museum of Science and Industry has been awarded a $1.2 million federal grant that will allow the museum to directly connect students with specific field trip experiences linked to STEM careers.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Women and Minority Equity Investment Act (H.R. 3633); the legislation will make a commonsense tweak to existing Small Business Administration (SBA) programs that will expand venture capital access for participating business owners and companies.
Following some fireworks related to the Congressional investigations into President Donald J. Trump, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform approved the bipartisan Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (H.R. 1168), authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
Matteson, IL – Yesterday, Governor Pritzker signed legislation to invest $162 million in greatly needed infrastructure improvements that will also support a future South Suburban Airport.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), reintroduced legislation to make education more affordable for students pursuing degrees in high-skill industries. The bill will help businesses fill vacant, good-paying positions with qualified candidates.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced a resolution in the House and Senate establishing the weekend of June 7-9, 2019, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend" and designating June as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." Every day in America, an average of around 300 men, women, and children are shot, nearly one-third of them fatally.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced two pieces of legislation to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for at-risk youth.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following passage of the bipartisan Equality Act by the U.S. House of Representatives:
"With today's vote, we sent a strong message that love is love. No matter who you are or who you love, you are a person worthy of dignity, respect and equal protection under the law.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today in reintroduced the bipartisan Beginning Agriculturist Lifetime Employment (BALE) Act, legislation he introduced during the last Congress to ensure agricultural producers—especially those just getting started—have access to credit to expand or diversify their operations.