Despite slow progress, three local legislators say they see things happening on issues around community policing issues.
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South Suburban Airport Bill Signed in IL: The Impact
Congresswoman Robin Kelly gathered numerous political leaders to celebrate the passage of an amendment to the South Suburban Airport Act.
Bipartisan, Bicameral Congress Members Move to Improve Diversity of Participants in All NIH-Funded Trials
Congress weighs legislation to increase the diversity of participants in all National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded trials.
Bipartisan Bill Reese’s Law Passes the House
Reese’s Law, bipartisan legislation to protect children from ingesting button cell batteries passed the House.
Maternal Health Bill, Funding for 10 Community Project Requests Included in 2022 Omnibus Package
The funding package includes Rep. Kelly’s Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, $50 Million in Community Projects, Violence Prevention Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which includes her bipartisan bill, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act,[Read More…]
2021 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments for Illinois’ Second Congressional District
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Releases Her 2021 Year in Review Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), released her 2021 Year in Review report, detailing her legislative accomplishments in Washington and services provided to her constituents in Illinois. “Serving the people of Illinois’ Second Congressional District is a pleasure and an honor. I[Read More…]
Federal Firearm Licensee Act Introduced in US House
Legislation would help prevent gun violence by addressing gun trafficking through regulations for “Federal Firearm Licensees.” WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Vice Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, led the introduction of the Federal Firearm Licensee Act. This legislation would update sections in the U.S. Code directed[Read More…]
Stirring Keynote Highlights 9/11 Park Forest Commemoration
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly offered a stirring keynote address at the 9/11 memorial observance in Park Forest Saturday. The weather was sunny and crisp — a perfect summer morning, as it was 20 years ago in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. When there was a “before,”[Read More…]
To Honor John Lewis, Progressives Say, ‘End the Filibuster’ and Pass Voting Rights Legislation
“Remembering and celebrating John Lewis today is important,” said Rep. Cori Bush. “Abolishing the filibuster to secure the right to vote for everyone is how we must protect his legacy.” ENEWSPF Commentary – On the one-year anniversary of his death, progressives on Saturday made the case that the best way[Read More…]
Washington Mourns the Passing of Elijah Cummings
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congressman Elijah Cummings, 68, Democrat from Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, died about 2:45 a.m. Thursday “due to complications from longstanding health problems.” His death was mourned by many in the nation’s capital. Congresswoman Robin Kelly said on social media, “So very sad to wake up to the news of[Read More…]
