119th Congress
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement on the new director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). FBI Director Kash Patel was abruptly removed as Acting Director and replaced by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, as reported exclusively by Reuters.
CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the statement after Reverend Jesse Jackson’s passing:
MATTESON, ILL. – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement recognizing Juneteenth, which marks 160 years since enslaved Black Americans were officially freed:
“Juneteenth is a powerful day to reflect on the progress Black Americans have made to overcome racial barriers. This country was built on the backs of Black people, and then we continued to bleed and fight for our civil rights – from Selma to Little Rock to Pullman in Chicago.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11):
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), who’s leading impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, released the following statement on President Trump firing Noem:
“Good riddance, Kristi Noem."
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after Hamas released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander:
“Edan Alexander is returning home after more than 19 months in brutal captivity by Hamas. I’m thinking of Edan and his family as they begin to recover and heal from unimaginable pain.
“I urge for the continued release of all hostages, including the remains of four Americans to provide families with closure. We must secure a lasting peace in Gaza for Palestinians, Israelis and the Middle East region.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement thanking U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowksy (IL-09) on her years of public service:
“For over 25 years, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky has been a powerful advocate for her constituents and the people of Illinois. I’m incredibly grateful for her partnership in the Illinois Delegation and the Energy and Commerce Committee as we’ve fought together for access to high-quality healthcare.
CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after voting no on the Charlie Kirk resolution:
“The resolution did not condemn political violence, did not offer solutions to gun violence, and did not include any unifying language to lower temperatures of our country’s political climate. So, let me be clear: I condemn political violence, I have urged my colleagues many times to pass gun safety reform, and I believe our democracy needs healing.