Press Releases
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. The report said that the Connected Government Act "would have no significant cost." The CBO report and score is available here.
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.
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.
At a time when community trust in law enforcement is extremely low, the President's reckless decision will make this situation worse.
We know that building strong community-police relations improve public safety and give minority communities a voice in how their communities are policed.
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.
"I'm extremely excited to see this common sense bill move forward to help more Americans connect with their government and government services," said Kelly who serves as Ranking Member of the House IT Subcommittee. "In 2017, mobile-friendly websites are necessary, because one in ten Americans only uses a cellphone to access the Internet."
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly again took to the House floor demanding a vote on bipartisan gun safety legislation to save American lives.
Washington, DC – Last week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly offered an amendment to the so-called "Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act" to reprogram $3 million for summer food assistance to families receiving SNAP benefits.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the House Emerging Threats Subcommittee, led a letter, signed by 40 of her colleagues, requesting clarification on the focus and operational capacity of the Department of Justice's Countering Violence Extremism (CVE) program.
Chicago - Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released this statement following President Trump's pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for criminal contempt:
CHICAGO, IL – This week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly traveled the Second District discussing health care accessibility and affordability with families, providers, advocates and policymakers.
Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a Solutions Only Congressional Field Inquiry on health care at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago.
"The goal of today's inquiry is to move beyond the partisan rhetoric and get to solutions that will make health care affordable and accessible for all Illinois families," said Congresswoman Kelly. "Families are tired of the name-calling and finger pointing; they want solutions and it's our obligation to find them."