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Rep. Kelly commemorates five years after January 6 insurrection.
January 6, 2026

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) remembered the insurrection on January 6 five years ago, participating in an unofficial hearing held by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS-02), chairman of the former January 6 Select Committee. 

September 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) signed the bipartisan discharge petition to force a vote on the House floor on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, sponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Thomas Massie (KY-04). The discharge petition needs the support of 218 U.S. Representatives.

June 11, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released a statement following peaceful protests in Chicago against the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE):

Issues:Immigration
June 4, 2025
WASHINGTON – The White House released its recissions package, requesting Congress to cancel $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress. The package advances President Donald Trump’s agenda to codify DOGE’s spending cuts, slash foreign aid, cut funding from major public broadcasting entities and rolls back a Biden-era guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortion care.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement condemning the recissions package:
“President Trump’s recissions package is needlessly cruel and evil.
July 31, 2025
CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement thanking U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07) on his years of public service:
“Congressman Danny Davis has been a champion for his constituents and the people of Illinois for nearly 30 years. He’s advanced civil rights for all, passed legislation to improve healthcare for Black men and boys, and advocated for criminal justice reform. We are a better country due to his public service, and I know we will continue to benefit from his lasting legislation.
November 6, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) thanked Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) for her historic career in Congress following her announcement that she will not seek reelection.
“For nearly 40 years, Speaker Emerita Pelosi has remained committed to fighting for her constituents and hardworking Americans across the country. She made history as the first woman to be House Speaker, then wielded her immense power to pass the Affordable Care Act, the American Rescue Plan, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.
May 24, 2025
MATTESON, ILL. – U.S. Robin Kelly (IL-02), vice chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement recognizing three years since 19 students and two teachers were shot and killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:
“Three years ago today, my heart shattered as I heard the news that a shooting had stolen the lives of our students and teachers at Robb Elementary School.
Issues:Gun Violence
February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) will attend the State of the Union tonight with guest Karen Freeman-Wilson, CEO of the Chicago Urban League, who has been at the forefront of protecting the Black community from President Donald Trump’s attacks. During his first year in office, President Trump has rolled back policies, rescinded federal funds, and terminated diversity-focused programs, impacting gun violence, food security, affordable housing, public transportation, healthcare, and the well-being of Black people.

August 22, 2025

CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Il-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump claimed Black women want him to send the National Guard to Chicago: