Press Releases
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's Leadership in Times of Crisis: A Comprehensive COVID-19 Strategy
WEST CHICAGO—On Veterans Day, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) honored Illinois veterans by participating in the Interfaith Food Panty Veterans Day Pantry Distribution.
Underwood has advocated to increase funding for programs that support these grants
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that Kane County and Lake County will receive over $1.5 million in federal investments, from grant programs she has advocated for, to combat the opioid and stimulant crisis.
The Veterans’ Care Quality Transparency Act will ensure veterans receive high-quality mental health and suicide prevention services
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that her legislation to address the veteran suicide crisis has been signed into law. The Veterans’ Care Qual
Pinning ceremony honored five veterans from the 14th District of Illinois
WEST CHICAGO—This weekend, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, honored five local veterans from the 14th District of Illinois at a Vietnam Veteran pinning ceremony.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) demanded Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos support K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in their efforts to address mental health challenges facing students, families, and staff brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Across the country, millions of students have had to
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) demanded Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos support K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in their efforts to address mental health challenges facing students, families, and staff brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Across the country, millions of students have had to
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) demanded Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos support K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in their efforts to address mental health challenges facing students, families, and staff brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Across the country, millions of students have had to
WEST CHICAGO— Ahead of the U.S. Senate’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing and as over 7.5 million Americans have contracted the coronavirus—a new preexisting condition, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), held a press conference on the importance of protecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Underwood’s first official action as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation, is urging executives at Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to address ongoing reports of election-related disinformation targeting Black voters on their platforms. During the 2016 election, social media pl