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June 26, 2014

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) today released The 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence in America, the first-ever Congressional analysis of the nation's gun violence epidemic that offers a blueprint for ending the crisis.

June 18, 2014

(Washington, DC) – Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a hearing to discuss the Department of Transportation's (DOT) surface transportation research and development (R&D) portfolio and the role of technology in in the

June 12, 2014

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today to take her colleagues to task for ignoring urban gun violence in America's inner cities and to urge lawmakers to take action to stop the epidemic.

June 12, 2014

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan amendment offered by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) that provides $30 million in funding for anti-hunger, food and nutrition programs for schoolchildren during the summer months.

May 30, 2014

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the 2014 & 2015 Intelligence Authorization Act, which included an amendment by Congresswoman Robin Kelly aimed at preparing students at predominately black colleges and universities for careers in national security and intelligence.

May 22, 2014

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 4435, the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included an amendment by Congresswoman Robin Kelly aimed at helping to rescue more than 200 schoolgirls who were kidnapped last month in Nigeria.

April 9, 2014

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s Offices Accepting Submissions for Congressional Art Competition

High school students participating in Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s annual Congressional Art Competition may submit their artwork by appointment at one of her three district offices, April 14 through April 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

March 27, 2014

Congresswoman Kelly statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision to bar domestic abusers from possessing firearms

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in United States v. Castleman that federal law prohibits convicted domestic abusers from possessing guns:

February 28, 2014

Who:

Congresswoman Robin Kelly

What:

Hosts a Housing Expo to help homeowners with loan modifications and property tax appeals and to inform first-time homebuyers about down-payment assistance programs.

When:

Saturday, March 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins promptly at 9 a.m.

February 11, 2014

Rep. Kelly, State Lawmakers Meet with US Transportation Secretary to Tout Third Airport

Group Urges FAA and US DOT to Expedite Review of Airport Plans