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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and author of the MOMMAs Act, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee.
"As a momma, my heart goes out to those families who have lost their momma," said Congresswoman Kelly. "Starting or growing one's family shouldn't cost a mother of color her life. All mommas deserve a chance to be a momma. Together, we can make sure this is always the case…"
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.
Instead of recognizing and celebrating our nation's rich immigrant heritage – something that should be close to this President's heart given his mother and wife are both immigrants, this White House has instead decided to pander to its hardline base.
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.
For many of us, the days of spending this holiday with our moms have sadly passed. So, we look back with fondest and some sadness while knowing we are still loved by her even if she's gone.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Bourbonnais resident Keeley Schwada has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
"Keeley possesses the patience and tenacity to become an outstanding Naval officer," Congresswoman Kelly said. "More women in leadership roles across our military and our government can only make American stronger. I have great faith that our younger generation has the know-how and resolve to confront the national security challenges of the 21st Century."
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.
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.
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.
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.
"The time has come to finally build the South Suburban Airport. We know it will create thousands of good-paying jobs, boost our economy and allow Illinois to reclaim its aviation pre-eminence," said Congresswoman Kelly
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.
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.
Kelly met with staff, librarians and students of Candi Helsel-Wilks and J.R. Rose's Aesthetics & Creative Process Across the Arts class to discuss her role in Congress and also for an open discussion.