Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly re-introduced four gun safety bills aimed at significantly reducing gun violence in our schools, homes and city streets.
If enacted, these bills will keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals including stalkers, reduce accidental death and injury by issuing basic firearm safety standards, and require a Surgeon General report on the impact of gun violence on the public's health.
Last night, the Center for Disability and Elder Law presented Congresswoman Robin Kelly with its 2018 Impact Award for her advocacy on behalf of the legal rights of low-income seniors and people with disabilities in the Chicagoland region.
WASHINGTON, DC — Last night, the House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act (H.R. 2422), co-authored by Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Chair, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), and Congressman and dentist Mike Simpson (R-ID). It received 387 yes votes.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Participants will learn about the Hardest Hit Program, the process of obtaining a loan, and improving your credit. First-time homebuyers will receive guidance and learn more about property taxes and tax cuts associated with homebuying.
Washington, DC – This morning, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, took to the House Floor demanding action to prevent another school shooting like yesterday's at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL.
On the House floor, she said, "on a day when school children should be thinking about baseball tryouts, prom and college selections, again they head to school living the reality that a gun may strike them down at any moment."
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of Congress' Oversight Committee, released this statement regarding the Inspector General's investigation into the Trump Administration's Department of Labor effort to hide a report showing billions in lost earnings for American servers due to DOL rulemakings:
"Anyone who has ever worked as a waiter or waitress knows it's a difficult job and that tips make or break you.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) was joined by Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security Bennie Thompson (MS-02), and Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Lou Correa (CA-46), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) to introduce legislation aimed at preventing acts of domestic terrorism by white supremacists and other extremist groups. This is a companion bill to legislation first introduced in the Senate by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, ranking member of Congress' investigative and oversight IT subcommittee, and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released this statement concerning the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission's announcement of an investigation into Apple's slowing-down of iPhones:
Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated eight high school students from the 2nd Congressional District for admission to three United States Military Academies.
"These exceptional young men and women represent the very best of the 2nd Congressional District. They have worked incredibly hard for the opportunity to attend our nation's finest military academies. I'm certain that they will go on to serve our country with honor and distinction," Rep. Kelly said
She nominated the following students for admission to the Class of 2022:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement about her guest for this year's State of the Union address:
"I am pleased that my friend, State Senator Kwame Raoul, will be joining me as my guest for this year's State of the Union. Senator Raoul has been a respected leader in the Illinois General Assembly since taking over for President Barack Obama upon his election to the U.S. Senate.