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May 12, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after Hamas released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander:

“Edan Alexander is returning home after more than 19 months in brutal captivity by Hamas. I’m thinking of Edan and his family as they begin to recover and heal from unimaginable pain.

May 5, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement thanking U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowksy (IL-09) on her years of public service:

April 23, 2025
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced his retirement:
“I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Senator Dick Durbin on his career in public service.
April 17, 2025
MATTESON, ILL. – During a week of action against the Trump administration's harmful agenda, U.S. Rep.
Issues:Health Care
April 17, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma (PROTECT) 911 Act, alongside U.S. Reps. Norma Torres (CA-35) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).

Issues:Health Care
April 15, 2025
MATTESON, ILL. – This week, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) will host a series of events attacking President Donald Trump’s agenda and hearing directly from constituents.
“I refuse to stand by silently as President Trump wrecks our democracy and attacks the American people.
April 10, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation instructions by 216-214. The budget directs the Energy and Commerce Committee, on which Rep. Kelly sits, to cut Medicaid by $880 billion.
“The Republican budget betrays the American people.
Issues:Health Care
April 10, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), co-chair of the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee, held a hearing on the Republicans’ damaging scheme to cut veterans’ benefits. Rep. Kelly heard directly from three veterans, including one who was recently fired by President Donald Trump from a senior post at Veterans Affairs (VA).