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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood released a new report detailing the impact and success of her Farmers Fighting Climate Change Act since the legislation was signed into law four years ago. Since 2022, the law made sure farmers are paid for their contributions to our nation’s climate solutions and has led to a substantial increase in conservation on American farmland nationwide.
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Lauren Underwood and House Democrats forced a vote on the Floor to end President Trump’s reckless and costly war in Iran. For more than 90 days, President Trump and his administration have waged war without a clear strategy, defined objectives, or congressional authorization, dragging America further and further into Trump’s self-declared war of choice.
WASHINGTON- Rep. Lauren Underwood has introduced the EV Charging Accessibility Act, legislation co-led by Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) and Rep. Chuy García (IL-04). The legislation would make sure that all people, including seniors and those with disabilities, are able to use electric vehicle charging stations throughout our communities.
WASHINGTON — The Black Maternal Health Caucus (BMHC) secured over $363 million for critical maternal health priorities in the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2025, including $72 million in “Momnibus” funding based on the Momnibus Act, comprehensive legislation to end America’s maternal health crisis. The Momnibus is sponsored by BMHC Co-Founders and Co-Chairs Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) and Rep. Lauren Underwood.
WASHINGTON – This week, Rep. Lauren Underwood’s bipartisan legislation that would require new Amtrak trains to be equipped with baby changing stations in restrooms, the Baby Changing On Board Act, passed the Senate with unanimous support. The legislation passed the House unanimously in May, 2025, and is co-led by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Minor technical adjustments were made to the legislation in the Senate, so it must return to the House for a vote before it can be sent to the President’s desk and be signed into law.
WASHINGTON. – U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood, Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) teamed up with U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution honoring National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week 2026 is celebrated from May 6 through 12.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Lauren Underwood released the following statement after the Department of Education published their final rule limiting federal student loan eligibility for advanced nursing programs:
WASHINGTON — Representative Lauren Underwood, a member of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, questioned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons at a subcommittee hearing. Underwood challenged Lyons on ICE’s failure to provide a full accounting of the cost of Operation Midway Blitz to taxpayers, details that she has sought in formal inquiries to the agency for months. Within hours of Underwood’s questioning, Lyons resigned his position.
JOLIET – Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the projects in the 14th District submitted for consideration for Community Project Funding in FY2027.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood, Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the bicameral resolution recognizing April 11 through April 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. This resolution serves to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the critical need to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black mothers.