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October 17, 2017

Matteson, IL - Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly donated 137 books to two south suburban elementary schools from the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program.

"Kids love to read. We need to do our part to make it easy for them to pick up a book and learn," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

October 12, 2017

Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement on the Executive Order to undermine healthcare for millions of Illinois families:

"Today's Executive Order is just the latest effort to undermine healthcare for millions of Illinoisans and sabotage market place stability, which will raise costs on American families.

Issues:Health Care
October 4, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly joined House Democrats to demand action to save American lives from gun violence.

Issues:Gun Violence
October 4, 2017

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, released this statement following House passage of Protecting Girls Access to Education Act (H.R. 2408):

October 3, 2017

When the chief White House spokeswoman again brought up Chicago having a high level of violence despite its having the "strictest gun laws in the country," U.S. Rep.

Issues:Gun Violence
October 2, 2017

Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement:

"Once again, American families awoke to the horrific news of yet another mass shooting that's claimed the lives of more than 50 people enjoying a country concert.

Issues:Gun Violence
September 29, 2017

WASHINGTON — Members of the Congressional Black Caucus pressured Facebook this week to seriously examine how the site allowed Russian operatives to use advertising to target Black Lives Matter and sow racial divisions ahead of last year's election.

September 28, 2017

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, ranking member of the IT subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, joined the Democratic Caucus' push to ensure that every American home has Internet access.

September 26, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the nonpartisan, independent organization that advises Congress on the costs and benefits of proposed legislation, released a zero score for the Connected Government Act.

September 22, 2017
Editorial

The Sept. 19 editorial "A preventable disaster" was correct; every American child shot is a "preventable disaster." But instead of acting, Congress is going in the wrong direction.

Issues:Gun Violence