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Speaking at SSC
March 30, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly welcomed high school and college students to the Second Annual STEM Symposium at South Suburban College on Friday.

Issues:Education
March 23, 2015

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring an annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony in Washington D.C. this summer and their artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Issues:Education
March 18, 2015

WASHINGTON DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released a new federal report which concludes that the metro-Chicago airspace is capable of handling a third major airport and that the proposed South Suburban Airport would have "minimal impact" on current operations at O'Hare and Midway.

March 17, 2015

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) went to the House floor last night to urge Democrats and Republicans to work together on matters of national security. The text of the speech is below:

March 10, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to a letter sent to Iran by 47 Republican Senators warning against making a nuclear deal with the Obama administration.

March 6, 2015

Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Chair Dr. Robin L. Kelly issued the following statement following oral arguments for King v. Burwell at the Supreme Court:

Issues:Health Care
March 3, 2015

The House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to condemn Boko Haram and highlight Nigeria's upcoming election. Specifically, the legislation (H. Res. 53), introduced by Rep.

February 25, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at New Faith Baptist Church, 25 Central Ave., Matteson. Participants will learn about options to foreclosure, down-payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, tenant rights, how to appeal property taxes and restoring credit.

February 19, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today on the designation of Pullman as a national monument by President Barack Obama.

February 18, 2015

"I am proud to nominate these outstanding young men and women for admission to some of America's finest colleges," Rep. Kelly said. "I admire their commitment to serve and their willingness to someday lead our troops in protecting our country and making the world a safer place."

Rep. Kelly nominated the following students for admission to the Class of 2019: