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  • KELLY, ROBIN L.
Experience: House: District 2, 2013-Present
Home State: Illinois
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $920,749Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Robin L. Kelly
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Nathaniel Horn; 2 Children: Kelly, Ryan
    Birth Date: 04/30/1956
    Birth Place: New York, NY
    Home City: Matteson, IL

Education

    PhD, Political Science, Northern Illinois University, 2004
    MA, Counseling, Bradley University, 1982
    BA, Psychology, Bradley University, 1977

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2013-present
    Member, Foreign Affairs Committee, United States House of Representatives
    State Treasurer, Illinois Government, 2007-10
    Member, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, United States House of Representatives
    Member, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, United States House of Representatives
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, District 2, April 9, 2013
    Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2002-2006

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Oversight and Government Reform, Member
    Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Information Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on National Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Member
    Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Hate Crimes Commission Board, 2005-present
    Commissioner, Cook County Human Rights Commission, 1998-present
    Member, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Board, present

Professional Experience

    Chief of Staff, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, 2010-2012
    Chief Administrative Officer, Cook County, 2011
    Director, Community Affairs, Village of Matteson, 1992-2006
    Director, Minority Student Services, Bradley University, 1990-1992
    Associate Director, The Youth Shelter, 1987-1990
    Director, Crisis Nursery, Crittenton Care and Counseling Center, 1984-1987

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Trustee, Bradley University, 2003-present
    Member, Bradley University Council, 1998-present
    Member, Rich Township Food Pantry Board, 1994-present
    Member, Illinois Theatre Center Board, 1993-present
    Member, Housing Choice Partners Board
    Member, Illiana Credit Union Board
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
No Opinion
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Support
6. Vouchers for school choice
Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy
No Opinion
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade
Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare
No Opinion
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
No Opinion
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
No Opinion
17. Keep God in the public sphere
No Opinion
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
No Opinion
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Oppose
Total: 38
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
01/09/2015 H.R.225 Firearm Safety Act of 2015 01/09/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.  (All Actions)
01/09/2015 H.R.224 To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. 01/09/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/28/2014 H.R.5222 Rental Assistance Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Act of 2014 07/28/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
07/21/2014 H.R.4946 Crime Gun Tracing Act 07/21/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
07/21/2014 H.R.4817 Stamp Out Violence In Our Communities Act 07/21/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
07/18/2014 H.R.5093 Children's Firearm Marketing Safety Act 07/18/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.  (All Actions)
06/13/2014 H.R.3955 To direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to provide older individuals with training in computer literacy, advanced computer operations, and resume writing. 06/13/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
04/04/2014 H.R.4395 Action for Dental Health Act 2014 04/04/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/03/2014 H.R.3929 Pullman National Historical Park Act 02/03/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.  (All Actions)
01/28/2014 H.R.3956 Community Investment and Empowerment Act 01/28/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
01/22/2014 H.R.3297 Teen Dating Violence Education Act of 2013 01/22/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
01/22/2014 H.R.3142 STEM Readiness Act of 2013 01/22/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
11/14/2013 H.R.3328 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an extension of the work opportunity tax credit for certain targeted groups. 11/14/2013 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
10/30/2013 H.R.3327 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an extension of the work opportunity tax credit for veterans. 10/30/2013 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
09/13/2013 H.Res.318 Expressing disapproval over the gun violence plaguing America's communities, and calling on the Congress to enact comprehensive gun reforms that reduce gun violence. 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
09/13/2013 H.R.2648 To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals. 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
06/21/2013 H.R.2465 To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. 06/21/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
06/21/2013 H.R.2464 To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of "consumer product" in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 06/21/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.  (All Actions)
Total: 699
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2855 To amend title II of the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security benefits and maintain the commitment and the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.
05/22/2017 H.R.2590 To authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to increase access to prekindergarten through grade 12 computer science education.
05/19/2017 H.Res.347 Expressing support for designation of May 2017 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
05/18/2017 H.R.2526 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.
05/18/2017 H.Res.337 Expressing support for designation of May as Stroke Awareness Month.
05/18/2017 H.R.2227 MGT Act
05/18/2017 H.R.1997 Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.259 Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
05/18/2017 H.Res.256 Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
05/18/2017 H.R.1918 Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.239 Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa.
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.218 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017 H.Res.172 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the Russian Federation, its officials, security services, and any person or entity within the Russian Federation or associated with the Russian Government, should not interfere, seek to influence, or engage in coercion designed to create an outcome in foreign elections.
05/18/2017 H.Res.128 Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
05/17/2017 H.R.2491 To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2477 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.Res.145 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
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