Press Releases
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?
Washington, DC – For President Trump's first address to a Joint Session of Congress, Congresswoman Robin Kelly will be joined by a member of the media and a leader in the fight to protect women's access to healthcare.
"My guests are leaders in the opposition to the Republicans' War on Women and the President's War on the First Amendment," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. "Our nation is at a critical crossroads. I could not think of two more appropriate guests for this vital moment in our history."
Washington, DC – In a letter led by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Members demand that the Department of Justice and Chicago Police Department continue negotiating a consent decree following January's Pattern and Practice Report.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th Street, Lansing. Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a loan modification and to learn about foreclosure prevention, first-time homebuyer programs, and how to appeal property taxes. Banks and agencies, including Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS), Wells Fargo, Chase, BMO, and more will be on hand to assist homeowners and tenants.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement following a near Party-line vote to reject a rule that would have kept guns out the hands of people who shouldn't have them:
"This vote is another step in the wrong direction.
Instead of working to make Americans safer, my Republican colleagues continue to follow the gun lobby's dangerous playbook.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated nine high school students from the second district for admission to three United States Military Academies.
"These outstanding young men and women represent our next generation of military leaders. I'm proud to nominate them to our nation's finest military academies," said Rep. Kelly.
She nominated the following students for admission to the Class of 2021:
U.S. Military Academyat West Point, New York:
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement concerning flyers promoting the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) that were distributed in Park Forest, Manteno and other communities in Illinois's 2nd Congressional district:
"The offensive KKK flyers found in our community do not represent our values and are not welcome.
I'm proud to represent people and a community who accept and embrace all people.