Press Releases
Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following the government shutdown caused by President Trump and Congressional Republicans:
"Republicans control the White House, Senate and House and still cannot manage to meet their most basic constitutional duty: funding the government.
Yet again, we are experiencing another manufactured GOP shutdown. The last GOP shutdown cost our economy an estimated $24 billion, how much will this one cost?"
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U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released these statements regarding Kenneth Chenault's appointment to Facebook's Board of Directors:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning Taylor Weyeneth and his role at the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP):
"As an opioid crisis rages across this country, the Trump Administration is using a spoils system to reward campaign loyalists instead of appointing real leaders with real experience to help rein in this crisis.
More than 100 residents attended a "Teach-in" Town Hall hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly to learn how the recently passed GOP tax bill will directly affect their families and communities.
Residents posed dozens of questions to local tax experts, community stakeholders and elected officials, including Andrew VanSingel of the IRS's Tax Payer Advocate Service and Daniel Kay Hertz of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg answered questions regarding how the tax bill would impact communities within the South Suburbs.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Teach-in Town Hall on the economic dangers and unfairness of the GOP tax bill recently rushed through Congress against the will of the American people. The Town Hall will take place Saturday, January 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the sanctuary of Victory Apostolic Church, 20801 Matteson Ave., Matteson. The teach-in marks the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday by reminding citizens to continue advocating for economic justice and progressive economic policy in America.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Prairie State College has been awarded a $938,447 federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration that will fund on-site job training centers in welding and machining at various community locations throughout the South Suburbs.
The investment will support workforce development efforts throughout the region, which will create jobs and boost manufacturing and logistic sectors locally.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed Congresswoman Robin Kelly's Connected Government Act (H.R. 2331). The bill now heads to the President's desk for his signature.
"Quite simply, this bill will put nearly all government services in your pocket," said Congresswoman Kelly. The legislation mandates that all updated and redesigned federal government websites be mobile-friendly.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) sent a letter to Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella. The letter requested clarifying information about Microsoft's decision to eliminate forced arbitration in sexual harassment cases.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly spoke on the House Floor opposing the GOP's Tax Scam, which will raise taxes on middle class families.
Kelly laid out the reality of the bill saying, "it's a tax scam that will force hardworking Illinois moms and dads to pay the bill for tax giveaways to the rich and well-connected."
Matteson, IL – This week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly was awarded the prestigious Abraham Lincoln Award by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (ICHV.)
"I'm deeply humbled and honored by this recognition from the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. Every day, this remarkable organization is working hard to save lives and prevent violence," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.