Illinois' 2nd Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 2nd Congressional District
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Illinois' 2nd Congressional District hosts Reps. Robin Kelly and Mike Simpson Introduce Bipartisan Reauthorization of Action for Dental Health Act on June 6
WASHINGTON, D.C– On June 6 , Reps. Robin Kelly and Mike Simpson introduced the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act for reauthorization.
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Rep. Robin Kelly and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth Introduce Bicameral “Wear Orange” Resolution In Observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, D.C.– On June 2, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Wear Orange Resolution, which supports the designation of June 2nd, 2023, as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” and June 2023 as “National Gun Violence Awareness Month.”
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Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass Bipartisan Agreement and Avert National Default
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement in the U.S. House of Representatives:
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Reps. Kelly and Bucshon’s Bipartisan Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act Unanimously Approved By Energy & Commerce Committee
On May 24, the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act, introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), was approved by a unanimous vote of the House Energy & Commerce Committee.
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Rep. Robin Kelly and Senator Richard Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Stop Dangerous Gun Marketing
On May 18, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the dangers posed by unfair and deceptive marketing and advertising practices conducted by the gun industry.
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Rep. Kelly with Senators Menendez, Collins, and Rep. Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve Diversity of Participants in All NIH Funded Trials
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), along with Representatives Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.-01), today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase the diversity of participants in all National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded trials.
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Congresswoman Kelly Celebrates Passage of South Suburban Airport Legislation in Illinois State Legislature During National Infrastructure Week
On May 17, the Illinois State Senate passed a measure to require the Illinois Department of Transportation to begin the process of engaging private developers with interest in building a cargo airport in the south suburbs, a significant step forward in the effort to build a cargo hub in the area.
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Rep. Robin Kelly Celebrates Infrastructure Week
Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, residents of Illinois Second Congressional District are benefiting from a generational investment of over $41 million in their public infrastructure.
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Ahead of Mother’s Day, Rep. Kelly, with Bipartisan Senate and House Colleagues Introduces Bill to Reduce Premature Births
The PREEMIE Act Renews Programs Aimed At Understanding The Causes Of Preterm Birth And Improving Infant Health Outcomes
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Rep. Kelly, with Sen. Menendez & Rep. McBath, Leads Bicameral Letter of 90 Congressional Colleagues Urging ATF to Fully Implement Federal Rules to Help Close the Gun Seller Background Check Loophole
Letter comes as one year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act being signed into law and as the nation reels from another weekend of horrific gun violence.
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As Gun Deaths in America Top 14,000 So Far This Year, Rep. Kelly, Senators Booker, Warren Announce Introduction of Firearm Safety Act
Legislation would close loophole that prevents Consumer Product Safety Commission from developing safety standards for firearms.
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Rep. Robin Kelly responds to Danville City Council vote on abortion pill ordinance
The Danville City Council approved an ordinance that bans the mailing and shipping of abortion pills to the city.
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Rep. Robin Kelly Meets with Everytown for Gun Safety Leaders to Discuss Implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
On April 28, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, along with fellow members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC), met with leaders from Everytown for Gun Safety, including Senior Legal Director Rob Wilcox, Director of Implementation Chelsea Parsons, and Federal Counsel Jack Budish, to discuss the implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).
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Rep. Kelly, Senators Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Two Bills to Increase Youth Employment Opportunities
On April 27, 2023, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), along with U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), reintroduced two bills to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for underserved youth.
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Rep. Kelly’s Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers Access Wireless Technologies Passes U.S. House
On April 27, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL2) and Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) bipartisan legislation, H.R. 1339, the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act.
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Reps. Kelly, Fitzpatrick, Torres Introduce PROTECT 911 Act
On April 20, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma (PROTECT) 911 Act to address important health and wellness issues for our nation's 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers.
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Rep. Robin Kelly Requests FY24 Community Project Funding For IL-02
Congresswoman Robin Kelly submitted the following community projects for funding in the FY2024 Appropriations bill.
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From Kankakee Times
Incumbent Kelly wins 2nd Congressional District race
Democrat Robin Kelly has won the 2nd Congressional District against Republican David Merkle.