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October 13, 2026

WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for child care, youth services, university research, and crisis intervention in northern Illinois. 

As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Underwood has made securing federal resources for our community a top priority. The following funds will support programs in the 14th District with federal resources:

October 2, 2026

WASHINGTON—Representatives Lauren Underwood, Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), introduced the Educating Future Nurses Act to expand clinical education and training opportunities for future Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). As costs explode and our health care system confronts the historic crisis caused by Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, fixing gaps in nursing education is critical to keeping health care affordable and accessible.

September 24, 2026

WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for childcare, nursing education, substance abuse treatment, university research, and flood prevention in northern Illinois. 

As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Underwood has made securing federal resources for our community a top priority. The following funds will support programs in the 14th District with federal resources: