Robin L. Kelly

I always love this time of year. Spring brings people together, lifts spirits, and reminds us that even in hard seasons, there is room for growth, joy, and new beginnings. Head over to Jackson Par...

As negotiations continue today, let’s be clear: President Trump chose to enter a war in Iran with no thought to the deep ramifications across the region and here at home. He chose this war without...

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy‑related complications than white women. That should horrify everyone. I am leading the fight in Congress to protect Black women’s rig...

Trump’s reckless war on Iran is hitting Illinois families where it hurts. Last month, drivers in our state spent nearly $289 million more on gas than before this conflict. Working people are payi...

Trump’s proposed budget cuts to USDA’s Rural Business Service slash support for the economic development programs rural communities rely on. In a district made up of rural towns and small busines...

Today marks the start of Black Maternal Health Week, a time to emphasize the critical need to confront racism in maternal care. I brought the issue of maternal mortality to Congress, and I’ll nev...

Families are paying more and more for basic needs. All prices went up by 0.9% in March. Energy costs rose 10.9%. Gas prices went up 21.2%. Trump's shortsighted war in Iran is exacerbating the a...

13 years ago today, I was sworn in for the first time to serve Illinois’ Second District. A lot has changed since then. My commitment to you has not. Serving you has been the honor of my life, a...

Welcome Home, Artemis II.  Your mission demonstrated the best of American leadership in science and exploration.  Thank you to the countless scientists, engineers, and astronauts who made this mi...

It means a lot to see new investments in our district! Welcome to the Village of Matteson, Roux Car Wash! I've lived in Matteson for years, and it’s so special to celebrate this village’s growth....

Trump has made it clear that family necessities like daycare are not his priority. He’s demanding half a trillion dollars to fund his reckless war, but refuses to fund healthcare, daycare, or food ...

This National Public Health Week, Chicago’s 30-year life expectancy gap says it all. Streeterville residents live to about 90, while on the South Side it’s closer to 60. I am continuing to figh...

Trump said he would end wars and lower costs. He did the opposite. His reckless actions against Iran have brought more death, more chaos, and more pain in the Middle East, throwing the world in...

During National Public Health Week, we honor the Black nurses and doctors who strengthen our communities every day. Their leadership, cultural expertise, and commitment to equity are vital to a he...

As food costs spike because of inflation, Trump’s budget slashes WIC, taking food out of the mouths of pregnant women, mothers, and children. This is a vile act against American Families. I am co...

Donald Trump’s reckless war is costing Americans billions of dollars every day as food, healthcare, and gas prices skyrocket. Trump and Republicans need to focus on the American affordability cris...

.@HouseDemocrats tried to force a vote to rein in this war in Iran. Shame on Republicans for not even recognizing us to offer the War Powers Resolution. They’ve forfeited our Congressional powe...

Trump wants to cut the EPA's budget in half. This would make it much harder to ensure that all Americans can breathe clean air and drink clean water, risking people's health across the country. ...

Guns are the leading cause of death for kids and teens. Gun violence is absolutely a public health crisis. Sustained community violence intervention funding strengthens trusted local programs, re...

With a fragile ceasefire—after President Trump threatened a war crime— Trump’s war in Iran is causing chaos abroad and at home. Attacks have continued. The death toll is rising. Gas prices are sti...