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January 6, 2021

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.

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January 3, 2021

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.

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December 23, 2020

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.

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December 22, 2020

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.

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December 21, 2020

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. 6140) would expand STEM scholarships for clinical health training programs.

Issues:Veterans
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December 19, 2020

WASHINGTON– Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that she has been selected by the full House Democratic Caucus to serve on the prestigious House Committee on Appropriations for the 117th Congress.

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December 17, 2020
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced new legislation to protect the civil rights of students.
Issues:Education
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December 10, 2020

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.

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December 4, 2020

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.

Issues:Education
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December 4, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led 31 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in a Congressional effort calling on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review vaccination coverage under Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Vaccines for Children program.