Press Releases
The updated Heroes Act maintains Underwood’s priorities to safeguard U.S. elections, support coronavirus testing, tracing, and treatments, and bolster education and child care
Includes Underwood provision to eliminate copays and cost sharing for veterans receiving qualifying coronavirus preventive services
Passage of the legislation comes amidst growing threat of domestic violent extremism in the United States
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to ensure communities have the resources needed to protect themselves from domestic terrorism, mass shootings, and other forms of targeted violence passed the House of Representatives.
14th District students shared concerns, asked questions, and received an update from Underwood on her work in Congress
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) hosted a virtual town hall for Illinois students. During the event, Underwood shared an update on recent legislation passed in Congress to address the climate crisis, protect workers, and protect Illinois communities from gun violence.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) was appointed by House Committee on Homeland Security
The South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act aims to raise awareness and investigate the alarming rate of heart disease in the South Asian community
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced support for bipartisan legislation to address heart disease in South Asians. The South Asia Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Joe Wilson (SC-02), aims to raise awareness and investigate the alarming rate of heart disease in the South Asian community.
The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans.
WEST CHICAGO—Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) invites veterans from the 14th District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War Period to be honored at an upcoming October Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act guarantees basic workplace protections for pregnant workers
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the House passage of bipartisan legislation to protect pregnant workers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 2694) guarantees basic protections for pregnant workers by establishing a clear-cut right to reasonable accommodations, so they can continue working without jeopardizing their pregnancy.
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Members recently introduced the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to ensure protections for pregnant women are in place during the coronavirus public health emergency
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) held a virtual discussion on safeguarding maternal health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Underwood and Warren recently introduced the bicameral Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to address the impacts of the pandemic on the United States’ maternal health crisis.
BUILD grant funding was among Underwood's top priorities for FY2020 and FY2021 Appropriations
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the City of Joliet will receive a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the I-55 at IL 59 Access Project in Joliet.