Press Releases
Underwood’s legislation would help Illinois families being unfairly double-taxed due to changes in the state and local tax deduction in the 2017 Republican tax law
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) spoke before the Ways and Means Committee to advocate for middle class families by promoting her legislation to provide tax relief to middle-class families who face new tax burdens under the 2017 Republican tax law.
Letter to Sec. Purdue follows reports of USDA officials hiding research on the effects of climate change on agriculture
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Purdue expressing concerns over recent reports of USDA officials hiding or evading publication of research on the effects of climate change on agriculture.
Caucus co-chaired by Underwood and Adams works to raise awareness and develop legislation to combat disparities in maternal health outcomes experienced by black women
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswomen Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statements after multiple priorities of the Black Maternal Health Caucus passed the House of Representatives, including key investments for research aimed at reducing and improving maternal health disparities.
Legislation would prevent federal agencies from removing existing information on climate change
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of her legislation which prevents federal money from being spent on censoring existing public information about climate change.
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.