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Robin Kelly

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Robin Lynne Kelly is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, gun control, and economic development throughout her tenure. Kelly has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving the lives of her constituents and addressing systemic inequalities. She has also been vocal on national issues, often expressing her views on the actions of former President Trump and other significant legislative matters.

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September 10, 2026

Everyone deserves safe, equitable, and fully accessible public transportation.

— Robin Kelly

Jul 26, 2026

The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) is a comprehensive, bold commitment to closing health equity gaps, expanding language and mental health access, and improving research diversity on health disparities across our entire…

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Jun 6, 2026

I ran for office because I was sick and tired of watching Congress do nothing as children were killed by gun violence.

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May 27, 2026

Families are facing higher costs for gas, groceries, rent, and basic necessities.

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May 26, 2026

Administrative subpoenas should not be weaponized by the whims of whoever sits in the Oval Office to spy on Americans.

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Mar 20, 2024

I also take this time to acknowledge Meagan Thompson. Meagan has served in my office as senior health policy adviser and has done a remarkable job advancing health equity, access to care, and innovative treatment options during her time in…

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Nov 16, 2023

This feels to me, and I imagine many others, and to many Americans, as a huge blind spot in the law.

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Nov 16, 2023

This feels to me, and I imagine many others, and to many Americans, as a huge blind spot in the law.

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Nov 15, 2023

This feels to me, and I imagine many others, and to many Americans, as a huge blind spot in the law.

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Dec 12, 2022

Does the Second Amendment provide this right?

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Dec 12, 2022

Many militias seem to believe that there's a constitutional right that allows for the violent overthrow of the government to take it back for the people. Does that right exist?

congress.gov
Dec 12, 2022

We have talked a lot today about the dire threat to democracy posed by the spread of White supremacy and related extremism.

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Nov 14, 2022

I want to take a moment to salute my sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, for its centennial celebration on November 12, 2022. We were founded in Indianapolis, Indiana, at Butler University November 12, 1922, by seven…

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Nov 14, 2022

To achieve equity, marijuana should be descheduled and removed from the Controlled Substance Act altogether.

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Jul 26, 2022

Over 60 percent of crime guns come from out of state.

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Jul 26, 2022

I have a bill that would do just that, just this. The Firearms Safety Act would remove the gun industry's exemption under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

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Jul 26, 2022

Since 1976, the gun industry has been exempt from oversight by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, despite over 45,000 Americans dying from gun-related injuries in 2020.

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Jul 12, 2022

Maternal mortality rates of Black women increased during the pandemic, and I am alarmed and enraged that [inaudible] made that disparity worse.

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Jun 26, 2022

We cannot fully address substance use disorder without first addressing its root causes and ensuring that marginalized communities receive the support they need.

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Jun 26, 2022

The Biden administration is committed to a health equity approach to addressing substance use disorders...

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Jun 7, 2022

The head of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is a gun owner. Val Demings is a gun owner.

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Apr 27, 2022

This funding will directly support community organizations that lead collaborations between community leaders, social service providers, law enforcement, and high-risk individuals to interrupt violence and bring change to their communities.

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Apr 27, 2022

Community-based gun violence prevention programs, also known as community violence intervention, or CVI, can be implemented to effectively reduce violence through community-based strategies.

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Apr 27, 2022

Communities across the U.S. share this reality, especially Black and Brown communities, which are disproportionately affected by gun violence.

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