Press Releases

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.

Washington, DC – On Friday evening, President Donald Trump issued an unconstitutional executive order banning individuals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States of America.

Within hours, a federal judge issued a stay against the Executive Order.

"Let me be clear, the President's order is unconstitutional, reckless and un-American. Far from making us safer, this order does the exact opposite," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. "It's time for Congressional Republicans to get serious and stand up for the Constitution."

Matteson, IL - Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement regarding news that a federal judge ordered the government not to deport immigrants currently held at airports based on President Trump's Executive Order barring individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries:

Chicago, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement:

"In recent days, President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to ‘send in the Feds' to address the ongoing violence in Chicago. These tweets and comments show a complete ignorance to reality. First, ‘sending in the Feds' violates the U.S. Constitution and second, ‘the Feds' are already in Chicago.

Matteson, IL - Congresswoman Robin Kelly attended a celebration at Christ Community Church in South Holland. Today, she spoke at a South Suburban College event. She released this statement marking Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

"Today, our nation pauses to remember the life and legacy of Dr. King.

His example continues to challenge us to greater action and to speak up for our rights and the rights of others.

We must work together to serve our community and uplift our fellow Americans.