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Press Releases

September 3, 2015

After careful consideration, I have decided to support the Iranian Nuclear Deal. This is not a decision I arrived at lightly. Over the past few weeks, I listened to the opinions and concerns of my constituents and met with people from all walks of life. I heard impassioned arguments on both sides of the issue. It's clear that Americans want security against the threat of a nuclear Iran.

August 31, 2015

Congresswoman Kelly told more than 100 small business owners from the Matteson area that with the closing of Lincoln Mall and the decline of traditional malls everywhere, it is vital to adapt a new model of shopping that will appeal to younger generations of shoppers.

August 19, 2015

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Louis Stokes, founding chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust.

Issues:Health Care
August 5, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly completed a two-day Agricultural Tour through Kankakee County today, with stops at the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, several farms and a grain handling facility.

Issues:Agriculture
August 5, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration's announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran:

August 3, 2015

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IIL-02), Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and the President of the Brady Campaign, Dan Gross, participated in a press conference and sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch calling on her to take bold immediate action and crackdown on "bad apple" gun dealers who sell arms without a full background check.

August 3, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Prairie State College and Kankakee Community College have been awarded multi-year federal grants to provide support services aimed at increasing the graduation rates of first-generation and low-income students.

Issues:Education
August 3, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a Veteran Workshop Friday at the Calumet City Public Library that offered guidance to veterans seeking housing and career opportunities.

July 24, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the Manteno Community Fire Protection District was awarded a three-year federal grant to support the hiring of additional firefighters.

July 20, 2015

Thirty south suburban police chiefs and social service advocates attended a Summit on Public Safety and Violence Prevention today in Dolton hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly