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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] –U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) today met with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to discuss constituent services and economic development priorities in Illinois's 2nd congressional district, including job-creating infrastructure projects and efforts to train and educate workers in advanced manufacturing. A photo from today’s meeting is available here.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted today to keep college within reach for Illinois students by voting against the so-called Smarter Solutions for Students Act that would force students into loans with skyrocketing interest rates. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would charge students and their families $3.7 billion in additional interest payments over the next decade.
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.