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Rep. Underwood Votes to Protect Vulnerable Illinois Families and to Re-Open the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development

January 11, 2019 Press Release
Today, Rep. Underwood joined House Democrats to pass the FY 2019 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills to re-open these two essential government agencies to ensure air travel and highway transportation are safe for all Americans and stand up for the hard-working Illinois families who are at imminent risk of being evicted.

Rep. Underwood Votes to Re-Open All of Our National Parks with Full Staffing and to Allow EPA to Resume Its Activities Protecting Public Health

January 11, 2019 Press Release
Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) voted to pass the FY 2019 Department of the Interior and EPA appropriations bill to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to resume its critical activities in protecting clean air and clean water for Illinois families.

Rep. Underwood Delivers First Floor Address and Votes to Defend Americans’ Health Care and Protect People with preexisting Conditions

January 10, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Underwood delivered her first floor address to voice her support for House Democrats’ efforts to protect Illinoisans’ health care.

Lauren Underwood is Sworn Into Congress and Wins First Legislative Victory

January 10, 2019 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Lauren Underwood (D-IL) was sworn into Congress to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.

Rep. Underwood Votes To Ensure Families Get Their Tax Refunds Without Delay and To Re-Open the Treasury Department and Other Key Agencies

January 10, 2019 Press Release

 

Rep. Lauren Underwood Joins New House Democratic Majority to Introduce Historic Anti-Corruption and Fair Elections Reforms

January 5, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined the new House Democratic majority in introducing H.R.

NBC News: Lauren Underwood is the youngest black woman to serve in Congress

January 3, 2019 Editorial

Jan. 3, 2019, 3:32 PM EST
By Gwen Aviles

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