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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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Oct 14, 2021

on-time delivery for my district is down almost 20 percent since Postmaster DeJoy took over USPS.

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Oct 13, 2021

This bill will help centralize the Government's oversight to monitor supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities as well as identify opportunities to reduce supply chain risk.

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Oct 5, 2021

I introduced the Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act, which will require the FCC to include maternal mortality as part of its broadband health mapping tool.

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Oct 5, 2021

Even more concerning to me are the stark racial and the ethnic inequities in these outcomes.

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Sep 29, 2021

Safe legal abortion is a necessary component of comprehensive healthcare.

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Sep 29, 2021

Harmful Federal restrictions on abortion coverage have left too many individuals without equal access to abortion care.

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Sep 29, 2021

I have seen horrendous treatment of Democratic witnesses. I don't know the person that said that, if the people saying it are very new, but there has been horrendous treatment, and I do agree that witnesses should be treated with respect.

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Sep 29, 2021

The law is so broadly written, and that is purposeful to dismantle that network of support for pregnant persons.

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Sep 28, 2021

the FBI's action in this so-called black identity extremist program at best indirectly aided white supremacy in our country and put many of us in danger

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Jul 28, 2021

we need to ensure that clinical trials are reflective of the racial disparities in neurodegenerative diseases.

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Jul 28, 2021

It is critical that we recognize that these voter suppression measures are not simply attempts to act on former Presidents Trump's big lie.

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Jul 28, 2021

This is why I introduced a bipartisan bill with my colleague Congresswoman Herrera Beutler, H.R. 3085, the ENACT Act, to increase the participation of these underrepresented populations in Alzheimer's and other dementia clinical trials by…

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Jul 27, 2021

This legislation is urgently needed, since minority communities are disproportionately found to be victims of fraud.

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Jul 21, 2021

Today marks the 200th day of this Congress and of House Democrats working for the people. Working together with the Biden administration, we have put our economy back on track, curbed the spread of COVID-19, and put money into the pockets…

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Jul 20, 2021

I am proud to support the Justice40 Initiative as championed by the White House and local leaders.

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Jun 29, 2021

``My husband was shot in the stomach during a robbery attempt in front of our house. Gun violence ruined his life. He was left with grievous residual injuries that have put a huge dent in my family's finances, emotions, sense of security…

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Jun 23, 2021

I applaud Congresswoman Bustos' work on the Social Determinants Accelerator Act, and Representative Pressley's Anti-Racism in Public Health Act.

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Jun 23, 2021

Paid parental leave has been a godsend for those who have to use it so far.

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Jun 23, 2021

One of the major problems I think that the Federal Government has is that they don't offer a good benefits package.

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Jun 23, 2021

This FMLA leave is a necessary addition to the family parental leave.

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Jun 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the gaps in our public health data infrastructure but also provides an opportunity to better integrate and standardize data collection.

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Jun 23, 2021

While the Federal work force falls within this committee's jurisdiction, I support comprehensive paid family and medical leave for all workers.

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Jun 14, 2021

Thank you, Chairwoman Eshoo and Ranking Member Guthrie, for your leadership, and for holding this hearing to discuss improving vaccination rates.

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Jun 14, 2021

passing the Helping Adults Protect Immunity Act is critical to ensuring access to vaccines.

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