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August 9, 2019
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly says the stakes are high as the 2020 national census nears, and that all south suburban residents should make sure they are counted next year.
A low turnout, Kelly said at a recent forum, could reduce the number of the Illinois Congressional delegation in Washington.
"We've already lost one seat," she said. "We don't want to lose two."
August 6, 2019

Kelly met with Gallagher Asphalt President Charles Gallagher, senior company executives and employees, community leaders and representatives of the railroad industry to discuss the importance of passing a surface transportation reauthorization bill and extending the short line tax

August 5, 2019

Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement following the tragic mass shootings in Chicago, El Paso and Dayton:

Issues:Gun Violence
August 2, 2019

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Congresswoman Robin Kelly's legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office in honor of Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin.

July 31, 2019

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Preventing Gun Trafficking Act, H.R. 4116, legislation to make straw purchases a federal crime.

Issues:Gun Violence
July 31, 2019

Washington, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Congresswoman Robin Kelly's legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office in honor of Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin.

July 30, 2019

Rep. Robin Kelly wants to make it easier for businesses owned by minorities and women participating in federal government set-aside programs to get venture capital and private equity investments.

July 30, 2019

Matteson, IL – In advance on the second 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate, SELF magazine asked all of the 2020 Presidential candidates about their plans to tackle America's growing maternal mortality crisis.

July 29, 2019
Editorial

It's 1843 and your son has a fever. It's been getting worse for days and you know he needs help. So, you get on your horse, pull him up and start riding. After miles and miles, you finally reach the only doctor in the county in a desperate attempt to get care for your child. This story would be exactly the same if it were told in 212 B.C., 873, 1564 and even well into the 1900s.

Issues:Health Care
July 26, 2019

Matteson, IL—Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL02) announced today that the Museum of Science and Industry has been awarded a second federal grant for STEM learning. The $98,157 grant will research and identify best practices used by STEM-centered schools to promote STEM equity and diversity.