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CHICAGO, IL— U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) appeared together at Olive-Harvey College in Chicago today to highlight their legislation to close the "skills gap" by better preparing students for careers in high-demand industries like manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy and information technology.
CHICAGO – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today unveiled two pieces of legislation they will introduce when Congress is back in session next week to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for at-risk youth.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), ranking member of the Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology, and Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT), ranking member of the Intelligence Subcommittee on the NSA and Cybersecurity, wrote to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to highlight the increase in cyber-attacks against American financial institutions by state-actors, including North Korea and Russia.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly spoke on the House Floor demanding accountability and action from Congress in investigating President Trump's ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin:
"Mr. Speaker, it pains me to come to this Chamber this morning to say that nothing was done as our democracy came under attack.
We know Russia intervened in our presidential election - this was not done in the interest of the people, by the people or for the people of America.
It was done to make America a vehicle for Russian interests.
More than 300 young people from Chicagoland attended Congresswoman Robin Kelly's 4th annual Youth Job and Resource Expo on Saturday at Thornwood Township High School in Harvey.
"Too many of our young people are looking for work but simply can't find jobs. The goal of this annual event is connect our young people one-on-one with resources and employers ready, willing and able to hire them," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
It's time to fight because our health is on the line. For years, Congressional Republicans have been chomping at the bit to repeal the Affordable Care Act and strip 30 million Americans of the everyday security of health insurance.
If they succeed in repealing the ACA, experts estimate 43,000 Americans will die every year. Given the powerful and positive impact of the ACA in our community, a disproportionate number of these deaths will be African-Americans.
Washington, DC (Mar. 16, 2017)—Today, Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Elijah E.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement remembering Carolyn Rush:
"I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carolyn Rush. She was a strong woman who loved her family and this great city.
Throughout her life, she was a tireless advocate for ending the violence that plagues our community. She turned her own personal tragedy into a call for action to save lives.
Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee's IT Subcommittee, unveiled a successful joint endeavor to bring WiFi connectivity to Pembroke Township and Hopkins Park. She made the announcement alongside a coalition of local business and community leaders. This marks the first time Pembroke Township will be connected to high-speed wireless Internet service.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus's Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning the independent, non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate of the costs of the Republicans' Make America Sick Again bill:
"Today's CBO report confirms what we already knew: the GOP's ‘repeal and replace' plan means families will pay more and get less.