Press Releases
Opportunity for 14th District residents to thank essential workers and health care heroes on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic
WEST CHICAGO—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) invited residents and families in the 14th District of Illinois to send holiday cards to local heroes in the form of digital notes, drawings, videos, and photos for essential workers keeping Illinois safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
The PASS Act amends the CARES Act to extend the pause on federal student loan payments, interest accrual, and involuntary collections
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Pandemic Accommodation to Support Students (PASS) Act to extend critical student loan relief to borrowers during the coronavirus pandemic. In March, the CARES
Relief includes extending the pause on federal student loan payments, interest accrual, and involuntary collections
WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led 91 members of Congress in urging President Trump to further extend critical student loan relief included in the CARES Act. In March, Congress passed the bipartisan CARES Act, which paused loan payments, interest accrual, and involuntary collections on federal student loans.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., today introduced a bill to strengthen oversight of the cybersecurity of federal agencies.
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