Dear Friends,

I want to begin by sharing an update on my ongoing impeachment effort. Support continues to grow as we push for accountability. My articles of impeachment are now backed by 187 Members of Congress, reflecting the urgency and seriousness of the concerns surrounding Secretary Noem’s leadership and the actions of DHS under her watch.

While we remain focused on the work ahead, this is also a moment to celebrate excellence and unity. The Olympics kicked off today, and the Super Bowl is this weekend. I am wishing all of our athletes the best of luck. Bring home the gold, Team USA. We are cheering you on.

If you have thoughts, concerns, or ideas, I want to hear from you; click here to email me.

I joined Representative Lizzie Fletcher as an original co-sponsor of the Freeze ICE Act to stop the hiring of ICE agents.  Communities across the country have experienced ICE agents violating constitutional rights and causing harm without respect for human life.

Until there is real accountability, transparency, and meaningful procedural reform, a hiring freeze is a necessary step to protect the safety and civil liberties of the American people.

We must ensure our immigration enforcement agencies operate within the law and uphold the values our nation stands for.

A federal judge has blocked Secretary Noem’s attempt to deport more than 350,000 Haitians protected under Temporary Protected Status, but this fight is far from over. It is time for Congress to act.

That is why I signed onto Representative Ayanna Pressley’s discharge petition to force a vote on extending TPS for Haitians.

Deporting families back to a nation facing deep instability and crisis is inhumane and unacceptable. We must protect vulnerable communities and uphold our humanitarian commitments.

On February 17th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, my office will host joint mobile office hours with the Kankakee County Veterans Assistance Commission at the Veteran Resource Center at Kankakee Community College.

My team is here to assist veterans and their families with federal agencies and government matters, including:
• VA benefits (medical, education, and more)
• Military records requests (DD-214s, medical records, personnel files)
• Discharge corrections and upgrades
• Active duty pay and retiree pension issues
• Military funeral assistance
• Replacement military honors and decorations
• Social Security benefits and disability
• Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA
• Passports and immigration

If you or a loved one need assistance, we encourage you to stop by. We are here to serve those who served our nation.

Save the Date for my Youth Opportunities Fair!

WHEN:    March 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Hillcrest High School (17401 S Pulaski Rd, Country Club Hills, IL 60478)
WHAT:    Youth of all ages are welcome to Congresswoman Robin Kelly's annual Youth Opportunities Fair. Take the next step and discover a future job, internship, volunteer role, or mentorship opportunity.

Register at bit.ly/IL02-YOF

More details to follow.

MobileDMV will be at my Youth Opportunities Fair!

WHEN:    March 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Hillcrest High School (17401 S Pulaski Rd, Country Club Hills, IL 60478)
WHAT:    The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile DMV will be on site to provide driver’s license and State ID services, as well as vehicle registration and license plate sticker renewals, making it easier to get what you need right in our community.

Register here or call 773-321-2001.

Watch my full remarks.