Press Releases
Washington, DC – As the Senate waged a hyper-partisan battle where Republicans tried to strip millions of their health insurance, Congresswoman Kelly used the days before the August District Work Period to build bipartisan consensus and advance common sense legislation.
The wins:
Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation that empowers farmers to help combat food deserts.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following President Trump's tweets regarding U.S. military policy toward transgender soliders, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and Marines.
"Any American who stands up and volunteers to serve this great nation deserves our respect.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly led the Illinois delegation in the final tally of this year's House Democrats' Member Online All-Star Competition.
During the competition, Congresswoman Kelly added nearly 6,000 new followers to her Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly again took to the House floor demanding a vote on bipartisan legislation to end gun violence.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following her speech on the House floor calling out the toxic influence of the NRA's money in politics that's contributing to the gun violence that's costing American lives:
"Time and time again - tragedy after tragedy, Congress holds moments of silence and does nothing to save American lives.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning the independent, nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) analysis of Senate TrumpCare bill:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement marking the one year anniversary of the House Gun Violence Prevention Sit-In organized by Reps. John Lewis (GA), Robin Kelly (IL), Katherine Clark (MA), David Cicilline (RI) and John Larson (CT).
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning the Senate's healthcare bill – commonly known as TrumpCare:
Chicago, IL - In honor of Fathers' Day, Congresswoman Robin Kelly convened a Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Forum to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of African American fathers to the successful development of their daughters. The event was held at the YMCA on Chicago South Side.