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REPUBLICAN-BACKED REPEAL EFFORT WOULD HURT ILLINOIS’ WORKING FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted today to protect Illinois’ working families, women and seniors by voting against the Patients’ Rights Repeal Act.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives advocating for common sense gun legislation. Click here to watch the video.
Full text of the remarks:
By now, you’ve all heard of the terrible shooting that took place on Sunday during the Mother’s Day parade in New Orleans. Like all Americans, I was saddened to once again see a joyous public event marred by gun violence.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today the awarding of a $332,000 federal grant to the Bradley Fire Department in Bradley, Illinois. The funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will go toward the purchase of new vehicles and will help support and improve the capability of the department to respond to fires and other types of emergencies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) issued the following statement today in reaction to the United States Senate’s failure to pass the gun background check amendment :