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Underwood’s legislation passed as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act
Underwood’s legislation, the Health Care Affordability Act, would reduce insurance premiums for approximately 20 million Americans by increasing premium tax credits and making them available to more middle-income Americans
WASHINGTON— After hearing from constituents, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) this week urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to improve the delivery of Economic Impact Payments (EIP).
WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the bipartisan passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 7120) in the House of Representatives.
Includes Underwood’s Health Care Affordability Act to reduce insurance premiums for approximately 20 million Americans by increasing premium tax credits and making them available to more middle income Americans
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would reduce health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs, protect Americans with preexisting conditions, and reduce health disparities
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision on the Trump Administration-backed lawsuit to rescind protections for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, commonly known as DACA.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, introduced new legislation to strengthen America’s resilience against disinformation during crises like the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) continued her work to improve internet access for northern Illinois communities in a virtual roundtable with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize rural broadband access for northern Illinois communities during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act provides resources to expand access to mental health screenings and treatments, suicide prevention, and support for local health care providers who have been on the frontlines of coronavirus response efforts
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) has joined a legislative effort to deliver mental health resources to communities during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.