Press Releases
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).
"One year ago, I joined four of my colleagues in organizing the historic House Democratic Sit-In to End Gun Violence.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning the Senate's healthcare bill – commonly known as TrumpCare:
"After weeks of secret, backroom meetings, Senate Republicans have finally released their TrumpCare bill. After reading it, I know why they worked so hard to hide it – it's a complete and utter disaster.
Your premiums will rise, your insurance will cover less and millions will lose their health insurance just so the super rich can get a $37,000 tax cut.
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.
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls is the first and only caucus to specifically address the needs of black women and girls, their families and their communities.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, joined by 30 other elected leaders, wrote to Governor Bruce Rauner expressing their "collective support for construction of the South Suburban Airport" in Peotone. The leaders called the project "an incubator of innovation and generator of growth for our nation."
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, along with U.S. Senators Durbin and Duckworth and the Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, have once again called on Governor Bruce Rauner to explain how Republicans' plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act will affect Illinois families, schools and students, health care providers, and the state's economy.
CHICAGO – U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined together to introduce a resolution in the House and Senate establishing June 2nd as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and designating June as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." Every day in America, an average of around 300 men, women, and children are shot, 93 of them fatally.
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 the American Health Care Act – also known as TrumpCare:
"This score confirms what we already knew: TrumpCare is a disaster and if enacted, will kill thousands of Americans every year.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement concerning the President's budget request:
"This budget can be summed up in one word: awful.
It takes food out of the mouths of babies, takes heat away from seniors and takes the security of crop insurance from our farmers.
It's awful for the families struggling to make ends meet.
It's awful for seniors who paid into Social Security with the promise that it would take care of them.
It's awful for public safety as it slashes critical investments in our law enforcement.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly welcomed Chicago's Dr. Cheryl Watson-Lowry, DDS to testify before Congress on the Action for Dental Health Act. Dr. Watson-Lowry testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the bipartisan House Task Force on Community-Police Relations, released this statement marking National Police Week:
"Each year, we pause to remember the brave men and women – including my uncles, cousins and nephews – who put on the uniform every day.
As we mark National Police Week, I'm asking my colleagues to truly commit to protecting our law enforcement officers. But, that's not possible until we address our lax and non-existent gun laws that have allowed criminals to target and outgun law enforcement.