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May 16, 2019

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement concerning the White House's immigration proposal supposedly crafted by Presidential son-in-law, Jared Kushner:

"This plan is dead on arrival and not even worth the paper it's printed on.

Issues:Immigration
May 10, 2019
Editorial

This weekend, we celebrate our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, stepmothers and all the women who love and nurture us.

There will be brunches and mimosas, cards and flowers, backyard BBQs and fancy dinners. It might just be a quick call saying, "Hey mom, I love you." Each family will be celebrating their moms in their own special way.

Issues:Progress for WomenHealth Care
May 8, 2019

Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Bourbonnais resident Keeley Schwada has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

May 8, 2019

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Robin Kelly's bipartisan Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503). This legislation will increase access to lower cost generic drugs and bolster competition in the marketplace to drive down prescription drug costs by making technical changes to the Orange Book and listing process.

Issues:Health Care
May 8, 2019

Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement responding to outgoing Mayor Emanuel's statement on a third Chicago airport:

"With all due respect, the outgoing Mayor's statement on a potential Third Airport shows a lack of imagination and understanding of the needs of our community.

May 6, 2019

In celebration of Mothers' Day, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls event at the Matteson Holiday Inn honoring African American mothers and highlighting issues affecting their health and families.

May 3, 2019

Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, along with Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and 52 south suburban officials, sent a letter to Governor JB Pritzker requesting his support for the South Suburban Airport (SSA) and surrounding infrastructure.

April 30, 2019

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced Congresswoman Robin Kelly's legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office for Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin, a Tuskegee Airmen and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. The measure was co-sponsored by the entire Illinois delegation.

April 24, 2019

It was books galore in the H-F library on Friday, April 5. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly visited H-F to donate 100 books to the school library as a part of the Library of Congress' Surplus Books Program.

Issues:Education
April 18, 2019

Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the House Oversight Committee, released this statement following the release of the heavily redacted Mueller Report and the bizarre behavior of Attorney General Barr:

"The manner in which this critically important report was released is a slap in the face to the intelligence of the American people.