Press Releases
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement today on the death of American aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller:
"I'm saddened by the news of Kayla Mueller's death. Kayla was a remarkable young woman trying to make the world a better place, and she did. Her example reminds us of the good in this world, about the righteousness of service, and about the power of compassion. The crimes of groups like ISIL will never best the indomitable spirit of good and humanity that exists in Kayla and many like her.
Twenty-five junior high school students learned about solar power and other renewable energy sources during a STEM Boot Camp hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly at Kankakee Community College on Saturday.
Students also learned about sustainability and participated in an interactive presentation on solar-photovoltaic energy, a process by which solar energy is converted into electricity using solar panels.
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the following statement addressing recent cyber-attacks on American companies including the most recent attack on Anthem Inc., a health insurance plan provider.
Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly, alongside Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID), introduced H.R. 539, the ‘Action for Dental Health Act of 2015.' This legislation will target crucial federal dollars to state and local dental organizations to provide proven oral health care services in a manner that effectively addresses the barriers to dental care many Americans face. This bill would have a significant impact on many underserved communities.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) has been tapped to serve on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 114th Congress.
Kelly will serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Information Technology. She will also sit on the Subcommittee on National Security.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) today sent a letter to Governor Bruce Rauner urging him to greenlight several Southland infrastructure projects, including the Third Airport and the Illiana Expressway, to help bolster Illinois' economy, create jobs and generates millions in additional tax revenue for the state.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) has been tapped to serve on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 114th Congress.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today on the inauguration of Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner:
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) has been tapped to serve as a vice-chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in the 114th Congress.
Kelly has been a staunch advocate for gun violence prevention since joining Congress in 2013. Last year, she released the 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence, the first ever Congressional analysis of the nation's gun violence epidemic.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Flossmoor resident Jay Readey has been chosen as a Presidential Leadership Scholar.
Readey, executive director of the Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, was one of only 60 people selected from a field of 900 candidates nationwide to participate in the program.