Press Releases
The Veterans in STEM Act expands scholarship opportunities for veterans in clinical health training programs
The Caring for Our Women Veterans Act ensures women veterans receive quality health care from VA facilities
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced new office locations in Washington, D.C. and McHenry County. Underwood’s new in-district office location in McHenry County is located conveniently in Crystal Lake off Route 176, a few blocks West of Walkup Road. Underwood’s office location in West Chicago will remain in its current location.
Highlights include 4 pieces of legislation signed into law and 30 town halls in all 7 counties
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on being sworn into the 117th Congress. On the day that Underwood is to be sworn into a new Congress, she released a report detailing her success in delivering results during the 116th Congress.
The legislation delivers urgently needed relief to support small businesses, accelerate COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and deliver direct payments to Illinoisans
WEST CHICAGO— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) hosted a Facebook Live Town Hall on the coronavirus relief and federal funding package that passed the house Monday evening. During the town hall, Underwood discussed the legislation and shared how it will help northern Illinois communities.
14th District residents thanked essential workers and health care heroes on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic
WEST CHICAGO— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) sent holiday cards to local heroes in the form of digital notes, drawings, videos, and photos to essential workers keeping Illinois safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Underwood collected 136 holiday cards from residents across the 14th District of Illinois.
Would expand STEM scholarships for clinical health training programs
WASHINGTON— This week, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) legislation to support veterans in STEM careers passed the House of Representatives. The Veterans in STEM Act (H.R.
Madison Paez: "As a student with disabilities who was personally impacted by the lack of an opportunity to file a fair and timely appeal, I am grateful for Congresswoman Underwood's support and efforts"
Joins Bipartisan Efforts to Secure Deductibility of PPP Loans for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON— This week, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined two bipartisan efforts calling for Congress to restore the tax deductibility of forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) applauded the Department of Education’s announcement extending the suspension of loan payments, interest accrual, and involuntary collections on federal student loans through January 31, 2021. The extension will help millions of student loan borrowers, many of whom are struggling financ