Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement concerning her vote opposing the tabling of H. Res. 646, a privileged resolution to impeach President Donald Trump:
"My vote today was a vote for government transparency and decency.
I regularly hear from constituents about the President's comments, tweets, actions and behavior and their comments are always negative. Many families are rightfully embarrassed and outraged by his consistently un-presidential behavior and remarks.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement on the passage of so-called "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38):"
"I'm deeply disappointed that my colleagues would support a bill that will dramatically increase the number of Americans taken from their families and communities by gun violence.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement marking World AIDS Day:
"The AIDS epidemic is a public health crisis that affects every American community and communities across the globe. For decades, this terrible disease has taken a massive toll on communities, especially communities of color. Thankfully in recent years, we've made historic progress and have an opportunity to finally end this epidemic for good – if we redouble our efforts.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly visited Edgar Allan Poe Classical Elementary School to congratulate students, faculty, parents and staff on earning a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School award.
"Thanks to team work, core values and a tireless commitment to student success, Poe has earned this high honor," said Congresswoman Kelly. "Poe provides an exceptional educational experience and truly embodies its mission of ‘learn, lead and serve with respect, effort and pride.' We're very proud of the accomplishments!"
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced that three communities in the 2nd Congressional district will receive $3.75 million in federal community-orientated policing (COPS) hiring grants. These resources will support thirty officers on our communities.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Kelly released this statement following passage of the GOP's tax scam bill:
"I am extremely disappointed that my Republican colleagues, Congressmen Peter Roskam (IL-06), Mike Bost (IL-12), Rodney Davis (IL-13), Randy Hultgren (IL-14), John Shimkus (IL-15), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and Darin LaHood (IL-18), voted to hike taxes on the middle class, automatically cut $25 million from Medicare and add $1.5 trillion to the deficit.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Kelly took to Twitter to share the concerns on her constituents about the GOP's so-called ‘tax reform' plan.
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Connected Government Act (H.R. 2331), authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. This bipartisan bill would ensure that all government websites are mobile-friendly.
"With more than 40 percent of web traffic to government websites coming from mobile devices, it's basic good government to make certain that government websites work on all devices Americans use," said Congresswoman Kelly, top Democrat on the Oversight Committee's Information Technology (IT) subcommittee.
Washington, DC – Congresswomen Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) released a video debunking five common myths about this year's Open Enrollment period.
In the video, they debunk the myths and inform Illinoisans that:
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly spoke on the House floor against the proposed GOP tax plan that would raise taxes on working and middle class families.
Under the proposed GOP plan, key deductions and credits that help Illinois families will be reduced or eliminated resulting in a higher tax bill for these families. The GOP plan is also estimated to add $1.5 trillion to the national deficit.