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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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Mar 28, 2022

The American people deserve so much more and so much better.

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Mar 28, 2022

Those of us who support Medicare for All believe that every single person who lives in this country should have that level of care.

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Mar 28, 2022

One thing I wanted to say really quickly, yes, when the Affordable Care Act was passed, I wasn't here, but it was just the beginning. It wasn't the end.

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Mar 28, 2022

It is a scandal and it is a shame.

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Mar 18, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerabilities that have existed in our domestic supply chains for years were put to the test. The vulnerabilities of our supply chain resulted in consumers being faced with empty shelves at stores and small…

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Mar 9, 2022

In regards to Division P, Title III--Medicare, Subtitle A--Telehealth Flexibility Extensions, Sec 308. Reports on Telehealth Utilizations, an analysis of racial and ethnic minorities as well as dual Medicare and Medicaid eligible…

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Mar 2, 2022

We must act to ensure that Federal law enforcement is fully coordinating with the Western states that have created missing and murdered indigenous women task forces.

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Mar 2, 2022

Black women and girls are too often ignored when they go missing, and they go missing at a much higher rate than white women.

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Mar 2, 2022

The issue of missing black, brown, and indigenous women and girls in America is truly an epidemic and critically important to me.

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Feb 28, 2022

I am very concerned about expanding access to health care and advancing the health of vulnerable communities across this country.

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Feb 2, 2022

I want to thank Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and her committee for all of their hard work. Passing the America COMPETES Act will help small businesses and ensure the U.S. remains a leader in scientific development. This bill funds STEM…

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Jan 18, 2022

Nearly $21 million in excess company profits may not sound like a lot in the context of $768 billion defense budget.

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Jan 18, 2022

I would like to show a picture of this part and a chart of TransDigm's excess profits.

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Jan 18, 2022

For example, TransDigm sells a part called the plain encased seal that is used on the B-22 Osprey aircraft.

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Jan 10, 2022

Despite this law, I am still concerned that our cybersecurity standards have not kept pace with the rise of IoT devices.

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Dec 1, 2021

I continue to be concerned about using the criminal justice system to address a public health issue.

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Dec 1, 2021

We need to make sure that we are taking a deep look at how this proposal to move fentanyl-related substances to Schedule I may perpetuate the existing racial disparities in our criminal justice system.

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Nov 5, 2021

I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Kelly of Illinois moves to reconsider the vote on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684. Motion to…

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Oct 27, 2021

Your companies all claim to have net zero ambitions, and since you all claim to support the Paris Agreement, then you should have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century.

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Oct 27, 2021

it is time for Congress to act, and we can begin by passing the Build Back Better Act to combat climate change

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Oct 19, 2021

While it is important to increase research funding for cancer and other diseases to identify new treatments, we also need to ensure that clinical trials are reflective of racial disparities and disease.

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Oct 19, 2021

we do need to increase accountability to make sure that all clinical trials are--racial and ethnic disparities and diseases.

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Oct 14, 2021

I want to thank Chairman Connolly for holding this important hearing and all the witnesses who are here today.

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Oct 14, 2021

I have other constituents without broadband access who pay their bills by mail being charged late fees due to the slow mail.

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Oct 14, 2021

Almost one out of every three pieces of mail is not getting to my constituents on time.

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