Congresswoman Robin Kelly

🚨Attention🚨 My Chicago District Office will permanently close today at 5 PM. My team and I remain fully committed to serving you and will continue to provide assistance through my DC, Matteson District, and Danville District Offices. Learn more at RobinKelly.House.Gov

Last Friday, @RepYvetteClarke.bsky.social and I spoke at the 9th Annual Latina Expo in Chicago. We discussed the health challenges facing Hispanic communities across Illinois. As your representative, I am working to address this health disparity gap and make care affordable and accessible.

I am honored to have been recognized at Monday’s Village of Flossmoor Board Meeting with a proclamation recognizing my 13 years of service as the Congresswoman for the second congressional district! Flossmoor, I am proud to be your representative, and I will keep fighting for you.

In 1962, Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to decriminalize homosexuality. This milestone opened the door to advancing LGBTQ+ rights in our state. I will continue to advocate for and celebrate the diversity that makes Illinois and our country great.

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Election Security and Preparedness Roundtable held in Matteson on Tuesday! With Election Day less than two weeks away, it is important that everyone knows their rights and are best prepared to vote. See you at the Polls!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Mobile Office Hours the past two weeks! Our office remains committed to serving the needs of every constituent in Illinois’s second congressional district. If you still need assistance, visit: robinkelly.house.gov/help

Menopause still faces stigmas that leads to lack of research and proper support for millions of women nationwide. That’s why I'm proud to have cosponsored @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social's resolution to recognize October as World Menopause Awareness Month. We need to make this gap a policy priority.

Illinois is a manufacturing powerhouse, and the 2nd District is part of that. I spent time with three local manufacturers yesterday in my district and met the people behind the machines. Manufacturing is essential to our economy, and I am proud to stand with them.

163 days of promising to bring prices down and failing to deliver. We have now reached the most days in a year with gas prices above $4 a gallon in U.S. history. Trump’s Iran War continues to make life more expensive for Americans.

Last Tuesday, I met with the new Consul General of India in Chicago, Dr. M. Anand Prakash. With 20 years in foreign service, Dr. Prakash will no doubt help strengthen the ties between India and the Midwest. Welcome to Chicago! I hope you packed a jacket!

Illinois, tomorrow is the last day to register to vote online! Make sure you and your friends are registered and start making plans to vote next month! You can still register in person up to and on Election Day. This midterm, your voice matters more than ever.

Statement from Congresswoman Robin Kelly about suspicious letter received at her district office:

Bigotry is not welcomed in this country. My thoughts are with everyone present at the Hindu temple in Aurora. I am grateful no one was harmed.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, I want to emphasize the importance Hispanic Americans have to the history and culture of Chicago and Illinois’s second congressional district. Recognizing our Hispanic communities does not end after October 15th.

47 years ago, the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights took place. More than 100,000 individuals protested in what was a monumental step in the fight for equality. Now, it matters more than ever to protect the progress made by our LGBTQ+ community.

@DemWomenCaucus.bsky.social and I are appalled by DHS and ICE’s failure to provide care and account for miscarriages & pregnancy-related medical outcomes in detention centers. @Pettersen.house.gov, @RepBeatty.bsky.social, and I led a letter condemning their actions. They must be held accountable.

I stand with @RepIlhan.bsky.social.

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! I’d like to commemorate and honor the rich cultures and histories of Native American communities. Today is a perfect opportunity to celebrate, educate, and appreciate Indigenous Peoples across the United States.

Join us for our upcoming Mobile Office Hours! My constituent services team will be on site to assist you with federal agency concerns such as: -Social Security -Postal Issues -Veteran Affairs -Passports -IRS and more! Dates and locations are below. We hope to see you there!

Every year, more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. This World Mental Health Day, I remain committed to ensuring every American has access to quality mental healthcare. Let’s tear down the stigma: it’s okay not to be okay.

Illinois families are still recovering from the July and August storms. President Trump just turned his back on them. I will not stand for that. My Illinois colleagues and I will hold him accountable for denying much-needed aid to families across the state.

For LGBTQ+ History Month, I'm honoring Rick Garcia, an activist whose efforts helped pass Illinois’s first anti-gay discrimination law. He later co-founded Equality Illinois, an advocacy organization in Chicago. Garcia’s contributions to LGBTQ+ civil rights are still felt today. Rest in peace.

We’re approaching 32 weeks of President Trump’s Iran War. Every single day has made American lives harder. Gas & diesel prices, inflation, and energy costs have surged, with no clear end in sight. Thousands of lives on both sides have been lost. This conflict must end.

Trump plans to take money out of the Medicare Improvement Fund, which benefits rural hospitals and community health centers, to bribe seniors whose premiums rose by almost $500 with a $90 check. Your tax dollars are being used for corruption in broad daylight.

10 years ago today, the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act became law, guaranteeing survivors of sexual assault free forensic exams and establishing statutory rights for survivors of sexual assault. It’s essential that we protect and respect these rights now more than ever.

Wishing a happy birthday to my Illinois colleague, @RepBillFoster.bsky.social! I’m grateful to serve alongside you. Illinois's 11th congressional district couldn’t have a better leader. Enjoy your day!

Did Trump just suggest letting Iran bomb two American cities? These are outrageous, reckless, and DANGEROUS comments being made by the President of the United States. This is gravely concerning.

Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today, we celebrate educators who inspire our youth. We thank you for your dedication, hard work, and passion to make the world a better place. America cannot move forward without you all. Keep inspiring, uplifting, and supporting our children!

The United States would not be what it is today without the contributions and sacrifices of the LGBTQ+ community. This LGBTQ+ History Month, I honor the progress they’ve made towards equal rights and stand with the community as they face attacks threatening to undo that work.

Literature has the power to change perspectives, teach lessons, and to share ideas. Nobody should be able to take that away from the public. This Banned Books Week, let’s remember that, in the face of attacks on truth and diversity, all Americans deserve the freedom to read.

This week, new SNAP cuts took effect. Since Republicans passed Trump’s Big Ugly Law, SNAP participation in Illinois has fallen 24%, and now these cuts will make it harder for families to put food on the table. Parents are skipping meals while the wealthy get tax breaks.

This #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth, I continue to stand against bullying in all forms. Our children deserve a safe and nurturing learning environment free of harassment and negativity. Together, we can build a positive, inclusive future for everyone.