Kankakee Times

Robin Kelly, a U.S. Congress member representing Illinois' 2nd district, has expressed her concerns through a series of tweets regarding recent policy proposals and their potential impact on healthcare and education. Her remarks highlight the significance of maintaining regional offices that combat fraud and waste, ensuring quality education for all students, and protecting the Affordable Care Act.

On March 21, 2025, Kelly criticized a proposal by former President Donald Trump to close six out of ten regional offices of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She stated that one of these offices serves Illinois and returned more than $3.4 billion to the government and individuals in 2023. She questioned how closing these offices would improve the healthcare system: "Trump wants to close six out of ten regional offices of the HHS that combat fraud, inflated prices, and waste. One of those offices serves Illinois and returned more than $3.4B to the government and individuals in 2023."

The following day, March 22, 2025, Kelly addressed educational concerns by opposing Trump's intentions to shut down the Department of Education. She emphasized her commitment to ensuring quality education for all students regardless of income or disability: "Every student deserves a quality education, regardless of income or disability."

On March 23, 2025, Kelly reflected on the Affordable Care Act's impact over the past fifteen years. She noted its role in saving Americans millions in medical bills while expanding coverage at lower costs. Kelly vowed not to let House Republicans undermine healthcare advancements: "15 years ago, the Affordable Care Act started to change lives by saving Americans millions of dollars in medical bills."