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DemocratIllinois · U.S. Representative
Robin
Kelly
U.S. Representative for Illinois
In office
13 yrsSince Apr 2013
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
70Born Apr 30, 1956
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Kelly has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports federal licensing standards for firearms dealersKelly sponsored the Federal Firearm Licensee Act in multiple Congresses (HR.1478, HR.2618), legislation that would establish federal licensing requirements for dealers in firearms. Both versions attracted substantial cosponsor support, with the earlier version drawing 114 cosponsors and the reintroduced version drawing 66.
- 02Supports raising awareness of gun violenceKelly sponsored HRES.459, expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and subsequently sponsored HRES.1271 for the equivalent June 2024 designation. Both resolutions drew broad cosponsor support, with HRES.459 attracting 109 cosponsors and HRES.1271 attracting 93.
- 03Supports expanded maternal health services and accessKelly sponsored the CARE for Moms Act (HR.5568, HR.6303) and the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act (HR.1254), legislation addressing maternal health care delivery. HR.5568 drew 53 cosponsors. She also sponsored the Protect Black Women and Girls Act (HR.3974), which addresses health and safety outcomes for Black women and girls.
- 04Supports guaranteed access to contraceptionKelly sponsored the Access to Birth Control Act in multiple Congresses (HR.9104, HR.4084), legislation that would address access to contraceptive services. HR.9104 attracted 94 cosponsors and HR.4084 attracted 48 cosponsors across the respective Congresses in which each was introduced.
- 05Supports employment and opportunity programs for youthKelly sponsored the AID Youth Employment Act (HR.2506) and the Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2025 (HR.2507), both reintroduced legislation aimed at youth employment and opportunity. She also sponsored the PROTECT 911 Act (HR.2937), reintroduced legislation related to the 911 emergency communications system.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Robin L. Kelly represents Illinois's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, a seat she has held since winning a special election in April 2013 to succeed Jesse Jackson Jr. Before her election to Congress, Kelly served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007, then as chief of staff for Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias through 2010. She was the 2010 Democratic nominee for Illinois state treasurer, losing the general election that year. She subsequently served as Cook County chief administrative officer before entering the congressional race. In the House, Kelly has sponsored legislation on firearms regulation, including the Federal Firearm Licensee Act (HR.1478, HR.2618), which addresses licensing requirements for federally licensed firearms dealers. She has introduced resolutions designating a National Gun Violence Awareness Day (HRES.459, HRES.1271) and sponsored the Responsible Firearms Marketing Act (HR.7500). Kelly has also sponsored legislation on maternal health, including the CARE for Moms Act (HR.5568, HR.6303) and the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act (HR.1254), as well as the Access to Birth Control Act (HR.9104, HR.4084). Additional sponsored legislation includes the PROTECT 911 Act (HR.2937), the AID Youth Employment Act (HR.2506), the Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2025 (HR.2507), the Protect Black Women and Girls Act (HR.3974), and the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 (HR.6199).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Apr 3, 2025Sponsored
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
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May 31, 2023Sponsored
Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
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Mar 9, 2023Sponsored
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
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Jul 23, 2024Sponsored
Access to Birth Control Act
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
PAC contributions account for 68.4% of Kelly's $456K in receipts this cycle, with individuals supplying 30.6%. Top PAC contributors include Amgen Inc PAC, AIPAC PAC, Dell Technologies Political Action Committee, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action Committee. Itemized contributions make up 86.5% of individual giving, with top employer concentrations at Ariel Investments, Newsweb Corp, Irell & Manella LLP, and Smith Lacien LLP. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $910K supporting Kelly, with Independence USA PAC accounting for $833K and Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund accounting for $64K of that total, in independent expenditures separate from contributions to her own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$456K
Cash on hand
$1K
Spent
$2.5M
By source
- Individuals$140K · 30.6%
- PACs$312K · 68.4%
- Self-funded$207 · 0.0%
- Other$2K · 0.5%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)13.5%
Top PAC contributors
- AMGEN INC PACFEC ↗$10K
- DELL TECHNOLOGIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$8K
- AIPAC PACFEC ↗$7K
- INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENTFEC ↗$5K
- TRANSUNION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TU PAC)FEC ↗$5K
- CULAC THE PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONFEC ↗$5K
- CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP. ASSOC. POLITICAL FUNDFEC ↗$5K
- INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 150 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- AMEREN FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AMERENFED PAC)FEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- ARIEL INVESTMENTS$7K· 2 donors
- NEWSWEB CORP$7K· 2 donors
- IRELL & MANELLA LLP$7K· 2 donors
- SMITH LACIEN LLP$7K· 2 donors
- SUPREME SOLUTIONS$6K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2014
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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