Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai and the four FCC Commissioners urging the FCC to improve the nation’s broadband maps by reforming the mapping process for broadband services.
Underwood has introduced the Health Care Affordability Act to make health care more affordable, reduce premium costs for 20 million Americans, 39,000 Illinois 14th residents
MINOOKA—In a press conference today on health care affordability, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) discussed her plan to make health care more affordable and reduce premium costs for approximately 20 million Americans. Kaylee Heap, a mother from Minooka who runs Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm with her husband, shared how her family has been affected by the high cost of health care.
Congresswoman requests update on Administration’s work to support agricultural communities that have been hurt by planting delays and market uncertainty
WASHINGTON—On June 5, the final planting date for corn in Illinois as determined by the U.S.
The Health Care Affordability Act would reduce premium costs for consumers who purchase plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace and reduce premium costs for nearly 20 million Americans
WASHINGTON—Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) spoke before the Ways and Means Committee to push for her legislation to make health care more affordable and reduce premium costs for consumers who purchase plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Health Care Affordability Act (H.R.
WASHINGTON– Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), founders and co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, introduced the Community Access to Resources and Education (CARE) for Families Act with Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-3). The CARE for Families Act will address maternal and infant mortality and morbidity.
Bill would provide a path to lawful permanent resident status and eventual citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure holders
WASHINGTON—Today, the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), legislation co-sponsored by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), has passed the House of Representatives. It would protect Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders who have lived much of their lives in the United States and have made this country their home.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Educare of West DuPage an additional $1,108,315 in federal grant funding for early childhood education programs.
Bill increases EPA compliance funding used for ambient air monitoring of ethylene oxide
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced the House Appropriations Committee included funding for ambient air monitoring of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) during its mark-up of the appropriations bill for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Underwood staff will be available in-person across the district
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced monthly mobile office hours throughout the 14th District of Illinois. At a set date and time each month, staff from Underwood’s office will be available in libraries, recreation centers, and city halls in different communities across the district.
WASHINGTON–Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) helped pass H.R.