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February 19, 2016

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring the annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District.

Issues:Education
February 3, 2016

Congresswoman Robin Kelly invites students from kindergarten through 8th grade to participate in her annual Black History Month Video Contest that honors the accomplishments of African-Americans.

Issues:Education
January 27, 2016

Congresswoman Robin Kelly today reminds eligible constituents to claim their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) when filing their tax returns this year. The EITC is a federal tax refund available to millions of low to moderate income individuals and families. The average EITC refund last year was approximately $2,200. Eligible people may qualify for a refund even if they owe no taxes.

January 20, 2016

Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated 11 high school students from her district for admission to United States Military Academies.

Issues:Education
January 5, 2016

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today after joining President Obama at the White House for the announcement on his Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence.

Issues:Health Care
December 7, 2015

Congress recently passed legislation which included an amendment offered by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) promoting adult literacy and financial literacy in communities across the country. Kelly's proposal ensured that Family Engagement in Education Programs covered under S.

Issues:Education
December 7, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement regarding the Department of Justice's decision to investigate the Chicago Police in the wake of the Laquan McDonald Case:

November 13, 2015

U. S. Representative Robin Kelly announced a Congressional App Challenge for high school students in the 2nd Congressional District.

The competition is aimed at encouraging and recognizing young programming talent and highlighting the importance of computer science in the Digital Age. The competition is open to students of all skill levels.

Issues:Education
October 29, 2015

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly voted late yesterday in the House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the job-creating Export-Import Bank.

October 21, 2015

Today Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congressman Ruben Gallego, and 38 Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch requesting a meeting to discuss steps that can be taken to address gun violence in minority communities.