Press Releases

WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered a speech on the undemocratic efforts to delegitimize 2020 elections, including an effort by her 2020 opponent to contest her own election without credible evidence. The speech follows the House passage of a resolution dismissing the election contest of the 14th District of Illinois.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to improve maternal health care for veterans passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act (H.R.

Underwood fought to include expanded child tax credits in the American Rescue Plan that will benefit 140,100 children in the 14^th District

WEST CHICAGO–This week, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) hosted a virtual workshop to encourage northern Illinois restaurant owners to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) advocated for the passage of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to improve maternal health care for veterans advanced in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act (H.R.

WEST CHICAGO—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced Karly Quarnstrom, Oswego High School, as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the 14^th District of Illinois. For over 30 years, the Congressional Art Competition has showcased the art of high school students from across the country.

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced the projects in the 14th District selected for Community Projects Funding (CPF) through the Committee on Appropriations. CPF 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.