Kankakee Times

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly has recently used her social media platform to address legislative initiatives, trade policy concerns, and mark the birthday of a former president.

On August 2, 2025, Kelly announced her involvement in new legislation aimed at hospital funding: "I joined @RepGregLandsman, @RepRaulRuizMD, and @RepDebDingell in introducing the Protect our Hospital Acts to restore the funding that was taken from hospitals by President Trump's Big, Ugly Law."

The following day, she commented on agricultural trade issues impacting her state: "President Trump’s tariffs are creating crippling uncertainty and threatening the livelihood of our farmers. China is soybean farmers’ biggest client — but Trump’s tariffs drove them away, hurting Illinois, one of the largest producers of soybeans in the country."

On August 4, 2025, Kelly marked the birthday of former President Barack Obama with a public message: "Happy birthday to our 44th President, @BarackObama! Your legacy, leadership, and character continues to inspire us all. Wishing you the very best, my friend!"

Robin Kelly has represented Illinois in Congress since winning a special election in 2013. She has maintained strong electoral support over multiple cycles; for example, she won reelection in 2022 against Thomas Lynch with more than two-thirds of the vote and similar margins in prior contests.