Press Releases
Under Underwood’s provision in the American Rescue Plan, Americans will see lower out-of-pocket costs and reduced premiums
WASHINGTON—On the first day new, lower premium prices are available on HealthCare.gov due to the American Rescue Plan, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) encouraged Illinois families to review new savings available to them.
Historic legislation to reform America’s immigration system and secure a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
WASHINGTON— This week, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6) in the House of Representatives.
Legislation includes key provisions championed by Underwood
WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization (H.R.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) advocated for the passage of her bipartisan legislation, the Protecting Moms Who Served Act, during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health hearing.
Underwood’s legislation would help ensure successful adoptions for children whose parents have suffered from substance use disorder
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14)’s bipartisan legislation to strengthen child abuse protections passed the House of Representatives as a part of the Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment (Stronger CAPTA) Act. The Stronger CAPTA Act would help states address the recent rise in child abuse and neglect by providing strategic funding to build networks of
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to prioritize supporting the COVID-19 vaccination rollout across the nation, including in northern Illinois.
WASHINGTON— In a letter sent Friday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) urged the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to permanently expand full practice authority to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at Department of Veterans of Affairs (VA) Facilities. In 2016, the VA granted some Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs
Common sense legislation to expand background checks and save lives
WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of bipartisan legislation in the House to prevent gun violence and improve gun safety. The Bipartisan Background Checks Act and the Enhanced Background Checks Act are common sense solutions supported by approximately 90 percent of Americans to address our nation's gun violence epidemic.
Legislation includes 14th District priorities: direct payments to families and individuals, resources to speed up vaccinations and reopen the economy, and support for small businesses
Underwood’s Health Care Affordability Act, included in the American Rescue Plan, will lower out-of-pocket health care costs for American families