Rep. Kelly Condemns Partisan Funding Bill as Blank Check to Trump, Musk

March 14, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Republican funding bill: “We are in unprecedented times. Republicans in Congress just handed President Donald Trump spending power on a silver platter. While House Democrats were united in voting no, I’m extremely disappointed with my colleagues in the U.S. Senate who decided not to stop the Republican funding bill and for not offering the American people another option. Trump will gleefully sign the partisan spending bill, which has no guardrails, checks and balances, or protections for the American people. Trump and Elon Musk will move full speed ahead with their agenda that jeopardizes Social Security, takes away healthcare, and slashes veterans’ benefits. They will divert funds to enrich their friends, while doing nothing to lower the costs of living for families just trying to make ends meet.” Rep. Kelly voted no on the partisan funding bill Tuesday. Issues : Health Care Jobs and the Economy Veterans Issues