Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly spoke on the House Floor demanding accountability and action from Congress in investigating President Trump's ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin:
"Mr. Speaker, it pains me to come to this Chamber this morning to say that nothing was done as our democracy came under attack.
We know Russia intervened in our presidential election - this was not done in the interest of the people, by the people or for the people of America.
It was done to make America a vehicle for Russian interests.
More than 300 young people from Chicagoland attended Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 4th annual Youth Job and Resource Expo on Saturday at Thornwood Township High School in Harvey.
"Too many of our young people are looking for work but simply can't find jobs. The goal of this annual event is connect our young people one-on-one with resources and employers ready, willing and able to hire them," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
Washington, DC (Mar. 16, 2017)—Today, Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Elijah E.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement remembering Carolyn Rush:
"I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carolyn Rush. She was a strong woman who loved her family and this great city.
Throughout her life, she was a tireless advocate for ending the violence that plagues our community. She turned her own personal tragedy into a call for action to save lives.
Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee's IT Subcommittee, unveiled a successful joint endeavor to bring WiFi connectivity to Pembroke Township and Hopkins Park. She made the announcement alongside a coalition of local business and community leaders. This marks the first time Pembroke Township will be connected to high-speed wireless Internet service.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus's Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning the independent, non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate of the costs of the Republicans' Make America Sick Again bill:
"Today's CBO report confirms what we already knew: the GOP's ‘repeal and replace' plan means families will pay more and get less.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), along with co-sponsors Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (MD-07) and Reps. Patrick Meehan (PA-07), Peter King (NY-02), Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Daniel Donovan (NY-11), reintroduced a bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives to make firearms trafficking a federal crime and impose stronger penalties for "straw purchasers" who buy guns for convicted felons and others who are prohibited from buying guns on their own.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued this statement following the Request for Information (RFI) release from the Illinois Department of Transportation:
Matteson, IL - Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus's Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning Congressional Republicans' bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
"After seven years of claiming to have a credible alternative, House Republicans unveiled a bill that isn't worth the paper it's printed on. This bill will kill thousands of Americans and strip the everyday security of healthcare from millions of American families.
Why are my colleagues so determined to make America sick again?