Press Releases
Hall: “Underwood’s work to pass the American Rescue Plan with President Biden is helping those of us who couldn’t afford coverage and has lowered my family’s premiums from $2,000 to $244 per month”
WEST CHICAGO – Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced Audree Hall as her virtual guest for President Biden’s Joint Session of Congress address on Wednesday, April 28. Hall is a mother from Lake County, who was laid off in Aug
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Member Designated Projects selected for the 14th District of Illinois. Member Designated Projects is a new initiative for Fiscal Year 2022 that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent.
Through the American Rescue Plan, Underwood Helped Secure Additional Funding for Local Venue Businesses Hurt by COVID-19
WEST CHICAGO– Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that more help is here for Illinois businesses and jobs as the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program is accepting applications. Underwood helped secure additional funding for the program as part of the American Rescue Plan’s supp
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led 30 Sophomore and Freshmen House Democratic Members in an effort urging President Biden to prioritize health care coverage and affordability policies in upcoming recovery legislation, including a permanent expansion of advance premium tax credits (APTCs) used to purchase Marketplace plans under the Affordable Care Act.
The Lethal Means Safety Training Act expands evidence-based trainings to help prevent veteran suicides
WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chairs Julie Brownley (CA-26), Frank Mrvan (IN-01), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) reintroduced legislation to address the veteran suicide crisis.
WASHINGTON—In a hearing with the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) advocated for programs to support nutrition assistance and improve maternal health.
Underwood’s Protecting Moms Who Served Act is the first bill in the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to be considered in a Committee hearing
Bipartisan legislation supported by Veterans Service Organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, and Minority Veterans of America
WASHINGTON– This week, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) advocated for 14th District transportation and infrastructure needs before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Underwood Helped Secure Additional Funding for FEMA through the American Rescue Plan
West Chicago—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced new financial assistance available to Illinoisans through the American Rescue Plan. As of April 12, 2021, FEMA is accepting applications to help pay for funeral expenses incurred after Jan.