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October 12, 2017

Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement on the Executive Order to undermine healthcare for millions of Illinois families:

"Today's Executive Order is just the latest effort to undermine healthcare for millions of Illinoisans and sabotage market place stability, which will raise costs on American families.

Issues:Health Care
October 4, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly joined House Democrats to demand action to save American lives from gun violence.

Issues:Gun Violence
October 4, 2017

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, released this statement following House passage of Protecting Girls Access to Education Act (H.R. 2408):

October 2, 2017

Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement:

"Once again, American families awoke to the horrific news of yet another mass shooting that's claimed the lives of more than 50 people enjoying a country concert.

Issues:Gun Violence
September 28, 2017

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, ranking member of the IT subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, joined the Democratic Caucus' push to ensure that every American home has Internet access.

September 26, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the nonpartisan, independent organization that advises Congress on the costs and benefits of proposed legislation, released a zero score for the Connected Government Act.

September 19, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, took to Twitter to raise awareness about the premium increases and coverage losses families with pre-existing conditions would experience under the callous Graham-Cassidy healthcare plan.

Issues:Health Care
September 18, 2017

Matteson, IL - Congresswoman Kelly released this statement concerning President Trump's reckless decision to gut the DOJ's COPS program:

"This decision directly endangers our communities and public safety by starving our law enforcement of vital resources and information.

September 18, 2017

Washington, DC – Last week, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (OGR) passed Congresswoman Kelly's Connected Government Act (HR 2331). The bill will now move to the House floor for a vote.

September 13, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly again took to the House floor demanding a vote on bipartisan gun safety legislation to save American lives.