Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Rep. Lauren Underwood introduced the Resources for Emergency and Security Infrastructure Logistics In Every Neighborhood to Curb Extremism (RESILIENCE) Act of 2026, legislation to help communities better identify and address security risks facing critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure includes the networks and systems our communities rely on every day, such as hospitals, power grids, drinking water systems, transportation networks, communications systems, emergency services, and other essential facilities.
JOLIET — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will host a series of Town Halls in every county in Illinois’ 14th District throughout July and August.
WASHINGTON – This week, Rep. Lauren Underwood’s bipartisan NIH IMPROVE Act to ensure consistent funding for research on disparities in maternal care and mortality passed the House with unanimous support. The legislation is co-led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).
WASHINGTON – Representative Lauren Underwood, a registered nurse, introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to substance use disorder treatment for seniors. The Residential Recovery for Seniors Act would require Medicare to cover high-quality residential addiction treatment programs. The legislation is co-led by Reps. Paul Tonko (NY-20), Carol Miller (WV-01), and David Valadao (CA-22).
WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood released the following statement after the Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Barbara, upholding birthright citizenship:
WASHINGTON—Representative Lauren Underwood, a registered nurse, introduced legislation to lower the cost of health care for working families. The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act would require private insurance plans to cover three annual primary care visits and three annual outpatient mental health or substance use disorder visits without charging a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible-related fee. The legislation is co-led by Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Senator Angus King (ME).
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.