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Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, Democratic members of the Illinois delegation wrote to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services endorsing the state's waiver request to expand care access to new moms for the entire postpartum period.

In endorsing the waiver request, they wrote: "Illinois' waiver request demonstrates innovative solutions to the maternal mortality crisis and embodies the intent of Congress in creating the Medicaid program to provide medical assistance to our nation's most vulnerable populations."

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly reintroduced three key gun violence prevention bills for the 117^th Congress.

"I honor the strength and advocacy of our survivors by introducing commonsense gun reforms that will protect our families from losing precious loved ones through senseless gun violence," Congresswoman Kelly said. "With a new Administration and a new Senate, I believe we have a good chance to pass meaningful legislation."

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly congratulated Congressman Pete Aguilar on his election as House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair for the 117^th Congress.

"I want to congratulate my friend and colleague, Pete Aguilar, on his election as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. He offered a vision that will unite our caucus to do the hard work that's needed to build after the four failed years of the Trump Administration," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. "I'm excited to support Pete and keep working to get things done for American families."

Washington, DC – Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 1668), introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The legislation establishes baseline standards for government-purchased Internet-connected devices.