Robin Kelly
@RepRobinKelly
Official Twitter for Rep Robin Kelly #IL02 Member @EnergyCommerce, Co-Chair @CBWGCAUCUS & Chair of @TheBlackCaucus Health Braintrust
For every meal a food pantry provides, SNAP provides 9. I am grateful to organizations like @riversidemc, @fooddepository & many more who provide for our neighbors, but they can’t solve the food insecurity crisis alone. Federal programs like SNAP are essential, and should be…
.@SpeakerJohnson if you truly believe in transparency, why did you & @HouseGOP block the release of the Epstein files last week? Then shut down early to block another vote on the release? What are you hiding?
House Speaker Mike Johnson brought up the Epstein files during a GOP House news conference Tuesday and reiterated his calls to release the files. abcnews.link/TEP4Y10
The Big, Ugly Law cut SNAP by $200 billion. Meaning 205,000 of our Illinois families , veterans, and seniors could lose vital food assistance. This will overwhelm already struggling food pantries and force kids to go to bed hungry. chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/in-…
In 14 years, the CFPB has returned over $21 billion to consumers harmed by illegal or unfair financial practices—benefiting more than 200 million Americans through refunds, debt cancellation & other relief. I’ll continue to protect people and hold bad actors accountable. 💪🏾
The House GOP rubberstamped heartless cuts to global aid, abandoning our allies. This isn't "America First"-- it's a dangerous retreat that cedes our influence & jeopardizes global stability. Republicans are prioritizing billionaire tax breaks over American leadership.
Remembering the Aurora tragedy 13 years ago. 12 lives lost, 58 injured. Congress's inaction on gun violence is unacceptable. I'll always fight for commonsense reforms to keep our communities safe.
President Trump’s cuts are a direct assault on the public. They threaten vital local news, emergency alerts, and even beloved PBS KIDS programming like Sesame Street, disproportionately harming rural and smaller communities who rely on these services. This is unacceptable.
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President Trump's agenda isn't lowering costs — it's raising alarm bells. These reckless cuts, rubberstamped by House Republicans, gut critical services for all Americans, just to fund tax breaks for billionaires. We must fight for working families, not the ultra-rich.
A year ago, Octavia Redmond, a dedicated postal worker like my own mother, was shot and killed on her route. Her death underscores the urgent, heartbreaking reality: we need federal gun reform. We can start by passing my Federal Firearm Licensee Bill.
Reminding gun owners to secure their guns is no different than reminding drivers to buckle up — it’s commonsense. I introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act with @RepAndreCarson & @RepLucyMcBath that includes a 10% tax credit for certified gun safes. robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/p…
My heart goes out to Breonna Taylor's family and all those still fighting for justice. Her life mattered, and the recent sentencing recommendation for an officer involved in her death is a difficult reminder of the work ahead. We must continue to push for a justice system that…
With a $238 billion stablecoin market, Congress needs to keep up with cryptocurrency and provide a framework. I look forward to talking with crypto innovators about balancing innovation and consumer protection.
This is unacceptable. The Trump admin is handing over sensitive Medicaid data to ICE, jeopardizing everyone’s privacy and safety. Healthcare access must NEVER be a tool for deportation. We must fight for our immigrant neighbors. apnews.com/article/immigr…
The bipartisan GENIUS Act provides a first-ever framework for stablecoins. As Congress continues to consider cryptocurrency legislation, I’ll work to keep our laws updated with clear regulation.
11 years ago, Eric Garner spoke his last words: "I can't breathe." That cry for help should have ignited change, yet the fight for police accountability continues. We need national use-of-force standards, an end to qualified immunity, and real consequences for misconduct.
Five years ago, we lost a dear friend, Rep. John Lewis. His powerful words still echo: "Answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe." John & I organized a sit-in to demand action on gun violence, and I still carry his legacy of #GoodTrouble .
