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Rep. Kelly releases statement on President Trump's decision to bomb Iran

June 21, 2025

MATTESON, ILL. — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military strike against Iran:

"President Trump's decision to bomb Iran will not lead to peace but rather cause more violence, destruction, and conflict in the Middle East.

Issues:National Security

Rep. Kelly rejects deadly cuts to Medicaid at health center

June 20, 2025

Press Release

BLUE ISLAND, ILL. – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) gathered elected officials, healthcare leaders and those who would be directly affected by Medicaid cuts at Cook County Health Blue Island Health Center.

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust Health CareJobs and the Economy

Rep. Kelly on Juneteenth: ‘We have work to do to achieve freedom for everyone’

June 19, 2025

Press Release

MATTESON, ILL. – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement recognizing Juneteenth, which marks 160 years since enslaved Black Americans were officially freed:

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust EducationGun ViolenceHealth CareImmigrationJobs and the Economy

Rep. Kelly condemns Trump’s recissions package that steals from PEPFAR, Sesame Street, American people

June 12, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) condemned the Trump administration’s recissions package that requests Congress to cancel $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress.

Rep.

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust Health CareNational Security

Reps. Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act

June 12, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Co-Chairs of the Caucus on Black Women and Girls – U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) – and U.S. Rep.

Issues:CBC Health Braintrust EducationGun ViolenceHealth CareJobs and the EconomyProgress for Women

Rep. Kelly statement on anti-ICE protests in Chicago

June 11, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released a statement following peaceful protests in Chicago against the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE):

Issues:Immigration

Rep. Kelly, Democrats demand action on cost-of-living crisis, warn that Trump's 'One Big Ugly Bill' will drive prices even higher

June 9, 2025

Press Release

Collegeville, PA – Today, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Robin Kelly (IL-02), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44), led a roundtable discussion with local leaders and stakeholders impacted by the Trump Tariffs and Republican threats

Issues:Health CareJobs and the Economy

Rep. Kelly announces Rep. Kiggans as new Co-Chair of Bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus

June 9, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) as the new Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus for the 119th Congress. The caucus works to advance bipartisan maternal health policy goals that save lives from pregnancy-related deaths.

“I am honored to announce Rep.

Issues:Health CareProgress for Women

Rep. Kelly releases statement on ICE arrests in Chicago

June 5, 2025

Press Release

CHICAGO -- U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after several people were detained by U.S.

Issues:Immigration

Rep. Kelly Statement on Trump Administration’s Recissions Package: 'Needlessly Cruel and Evil'

June 4, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON – The White House released its recissions package, requesting Congress to cancel $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress.

Issues:Health CareProgress for WomenTechnology and Telecommunications