Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the vote to affirm rules for the next stage of the impeachment inquiry.
Questions follow recent field hearing in Gurnee, Illinois on election security
Congresswoman commends intelligence officials for their commitment and diligence in serving our country
The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act provide resources to support the future of nursing
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, bipartisan legislation supported by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) passed the House of Representatives. The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the death of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
The SHIELD Act takes critical steps to protect our elections and our democracy
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, legislation Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) cosponsored, the Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act (H.R. 4617), passed the House of Representatives.
In 2019, the Healthy Start for Infants Program provided $4,990,000 to programs in Illinois to reduce infant mortality
WASHINGTON— Today, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), and Steve Stivers (OH-15) introduced bipartisan legislation to combat infant mortality by investing in the Healthy Start for Infants Program. The Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced she will host a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War Period.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Underwood (IL-14) announced spring internship opportunities in her West Chicago, Woodstock, and Washington, D.C. offices. The internships will provide an opportunity for students and recent graduates to directly participate in public service through supporting Underwood’s constituent engagement and services, administrative responsibilities, and research.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced a five-point plan to reduce the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs for Illinois families.
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), announced that her proposals to reduce barriers to financial aid, increase transparency in the loan application process, and provide resources for underserved college students were included in the College Affordability Act—a legislative package that would lower the cost of college, increase the quality of higher education,