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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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its study to Congresswoman Kelly, who said: "This is another positive step for the third airport -- which will create jobs for Illinois and cement Chicago's role as America's premier aviation hub."

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:

American families expect us to work hard to keep them safe. It's our job to work together in addressing their national security concerns – not to diminish our government's standing for political sport.

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:

"The Affordable Care Act rightfully makes premium tax credits available to all eligible Americans regardless of where they live. That's why this bill works. It bridges the divide that contributes to health inequality in America.

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. Robin Kelly (D-IL), condemns the cowardly attacks on innocent men, women, and children in northeastern Nigeria urges Nigeria to hold a safe and credible election without delay.

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. More than 20 banks and agencies will be on hand to assist homeowners and tenants. For more information, call 708-679-0078, or register by visiting http://reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com.

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:

February 10, 2015

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) released the following statement recognizing National Children's Dental Health Month.

"Each February, we mark National Children's Dental Health Month to underscore the importance of instilling healthy dental habits early and ensuring that our kids have access to quality oral health care.

Issues:Health Care
February 10, 2015

Congresswoman Robin Kelly visited Roseland Community Hospital's new Mobile Dental Van during its stop at the hospital's Women, Infant and Children's Center, where a pediatric dentist provided babies and toddlers with their first dental exams.

Issues:Health Care