Press Releases
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
Where:
Victory Apostolic Church, 20801 Matteson Ave., Matteson
Other:
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
U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly and a group of Illinois officials today met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to express their strong support for the South Suburban Airport and to urge federal officials to expedite final approval of the project.
CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY KICKS OFF FIRST ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL STUDENT APP CHALLENGE