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September 19, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, took to Twitter to raise awareness about the premium increases and coverage losses families with pre-existing conditions would experience under the callous Graham-Cassidy healthcare plan.

Issues:Health Care
September 18, 2017

Matteson, IL - Congresswoman Kelly released this statement concerning President Trump's reckless decision to gut the DOJ's COPS program:

"This decision directly endangers our communities and public safety by starving our law enforcement of vital resources and information.

September 18, 2017

Washington, DC – Last week, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (OGR) passed Congresswoman Kelly's Connected Government Act (HR 2331). The bill will now move to the House floor for a vote.

September 15, 2017

The two Illinois representatives in the U.S. House seem far apart in several ways. Mike Bost, a Republican from Murphysboro, represents a district at the southern end of the state. Robin Kelly is a northern Illinois Democrat whose district includes part of Chicago's south side as well as farms in Kankakee County.

Issues:Agriculture
September 13, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly again took to the House floor demanding a vote on bipartisan gun safety legislation to save American lives.

September 11, 2017
Editorial

The recent article titled "Gunrunner bought guns in Arkansas to sell to Chicago gangs" shows, yet again, that guns from outside Illinois are spilling blood in our streets.

This time, the trafficker was Klint Kelley buying guns in Arkansas. In March, it was Willies Biles buying guns in Indiana, and the list goes on and on.

Issues:Gun Violence
September 11, 2017

Washington, DC – Last week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly offered an amendment to the so-called "Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act" to reprogram $3 million for summer food assistance to families receiving SNAP benefits.

Issues:Education
August 29, 2017

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the House Emerging Threats Subcommittee, led a letter, signed by 40 of her colleagues, requesting clarification on the focus and operational capacity of the Department of Justice's Countering Violence Extremism (CVE) program.

August 25, 2017

Chicago - Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released this statement following President Trump's pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for criminal contempt:

August 18, 2017

CHICAGO, IL – This week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly traveled the Second District discussing health care accessibility and affordability with families, providers, advocates and policymakers.

Issues:Health Care