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119th Congress

April 16, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted for the War Powers Resolution to stop President Donald Trump’s war against Iran. House Republicans defeated this measure to rein in the President by213-214.
“President Trump entered a war against Iran with no strategy, no exit plan and no clear objectives. Now, he’s scrambling to justify his war of choice—even lashing out at the Pope—because he knows a vast majority of Americans disapprove,” said Rep. Kelly. “This war has already cost the U.S.
March 3, 2026

CHICAGO – On Monday, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) awarded $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to the Chicago Park District at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). The funds will enhance the safety and accessibility of Jackson Park, including the pathways that connect the park to Griffin MSI and the future Obama Foundation Center.

June 9, 2025

Collegeville, PA – Today, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Robin Kelly (IL-02), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44), led a roundtable discussion with local leaders and stakeholders impacted by the Trump Tariffs and Republican threats to cut Medicaid and SNAP. Witnesses warned that the Republican ‘One Big Ugly Bill’ would only exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis for Pennsylvania’s working families.

July 28, 2025
CHICAGO– U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined environmental advocates in speaking out against the Trump administration’s plans to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding.” This key finding has been the foundation and legal underpinning for EPA’s responsibility to mitigate the effects of climate pollution.
“Big Polluters poured $1 billion into President Trump’s reelection campaign, and he’s now repaying them by stripping the ‘Endangerment Finding,’ which will endanger our environment and public health,” said Rep.
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Rep. Kelly speaks in front of Department of Health and Human Services
April 9, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Ranking Member Diana DeGette (CO-01), and five more members of the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee marched to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today to demand a meeting with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. After waiting in the lobby for almost half an hour, Secretary Kennedy nor his office responded to schedule a meeting to explain recent layoffs and restructuring of HHS.
“RFK Jr. is a coward.
Issues:Health Care
April 10, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), co-chair of the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee, held a hearing on the Republicans’ damaging scheme to cut veterans’ benefits. Rep. Kelly heard directly from three veterans, including one who was recently fired by President Donald Trump from a senior post at Veterans Affairs (VA).

April 29, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced a bicameral bill that would increase access to broadband service for low-income urban and rural Americans.

April 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Federal Firearm Licensee Act to update the laws governing licensed firearm dealers for the first time in over 30 years. Current laws inadequately meet the business, technological and cultural realities of the 21st century, ultimately insulating rogue firearms dealers from law enforcement.

Issues:Gun Violence
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Rep. Kelly honors victims of gun violence
June 2, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Wear Orange Resolution, designating June 6 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the entire month as National Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Issues:Gun Violence
January 30, 2025
WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump baselessly blamed DEI efforts for the plane crash in D.C:
 
"President Trump twisted a terrible tragedy — while families are mourning their loved ones — to insert his own political agenda and sow division. This is not leadership. We need to investigate how this plane crash happened to give a sense of closure to grieving families and prevent future crashes.