Press Releases
Legislation follows protests in the 14th District demanding change to address racism and instances of police brutality
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and House and Senate leadership for the introduction of historic legislation to address racism and instances of police brutality.
WASHINGTON— Today, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and John Lewis (GA-05) led 62 members of the House of Representatives in a bipartisan letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the United States is taking all available steps to adequately understand the unique risks and effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in pregnant women.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, continued her work to safeguard U.S. elections in a virtual panel discussion on strengthening election security and integrity during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Representative Jim Langevin (RI-02).
Bipartisan bill to improve accessibility and help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic stay afloat
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of bipartisan legislation to improve the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and support small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R.
The Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act requires airlines to offer full cash refunds for canceled tickets
WASHINGTON— Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced new legislation to help Americans receive cash refunds for canceled flights during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Resources will expand Illinois’s ability to test and trace coronavirus
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that Illinois will receive $286 million through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) continued her work to improve mental health and suicide prevention services for veterans by urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize mental health and suicide prevention services for veterans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
WASHINGTON— This week, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), joined members of the Committee on Education and Labor to discuss the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on older Americans and individuals with disabilities.
Legislation ensures veterans do not have to pay copays for coronavirus preventive services
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) legislation to reduce COVID-19-related health care costs for veterans passed the House of Representatives.
Legislation contains Underwood priorities for testing, tracing, and treatment; protections for essential workers; additional relief payments for individuals and small businesses; funding to support local services like schools and first responders; support for the U.S. Postal Service; and tax relief for families impacted by the SALT cap
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that she will vote in support of the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800), the latest coronavirus relief package in the House of Representatives.