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Congressional Recognition of Dr. Melanie Yates

Original title: GRATITUDE FOR DR. MELANIE YATES

Record date · June 30, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) delivered a formal statement in the House of Representatives to thank Dr. Melanie Yates for her service as a in her office. Dr. Yates, an emergency room physician, provided medical policy expertise and support to the Second Congressional District of Illinois.

Why it matters

This document serves as an official public record of the conclusion of a ship in a congressional office, marking the transition of a staff member who provided medical policy guidance.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Robin Kelly

The Representative is concluding the tenure of a staff member in her office.

Directly affected

Melanie Yates

The individual is completing her fellowship and transitioning to a new professional role in Cincinnati.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a health fellow in a congressional office?

A is typically a medical professional who provides specialized expertise on healthcare policy and medical issues to a member of Congress.

Is this a legislative action?

No, this is a personal statement of gratitude entered into the during a one-minute speech.

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Connected Entities

Cincinnati, Alaska, Melanie Yates and 7 more

locationCincinnati“Future location of Dr. Melanie Yates”Map →

locationAlaska“Mentioned as a location Dr. Yates joked about living in”Map →

PersonMelanie Yates“Emergency room physician and former health fellow for Representative Robin Kelly”Map →

locationWashington, D.C.“Location of the U.S. House of Representatives”Map →

other109“Issue number of the Congressional Record”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record”Map →

PersonRobin Kelly“U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd Congressional District”Map →

locationIllinois“State represented by Robin Kelly”Map →

locationMinnesota“Home state of Dr. Melanie Yates”Map →

other172“Volume number of the Congressional Record”Map →

Sources

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