Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Representative Lauren Underwood introduced the Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS). The Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act would address the pressing health care disparities that rural communities face by prioritizing funding for rural health care facilities applying for Rural Development funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for affordable housing, environmental cleanup, and research in the 14th District.
As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Underwood has made securing federal resources for northern Illinois a top priority. The following funds will support programs in the 14th District with federal resources:
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) delivered the following remarks at the House Appropriations Committee markup of the fiscal year 2026 Legislative Branch funding bill:
“I am unable to support the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill we have before us today.
WASHINGTON — During today’s House Appropriations full committee markup of the 2026 Defense funding bill, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered the following remarks:
“I am unable to support the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act we have before us today.
WASHINGTON—During today’s House Appropriations full committee markup of the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered the following remarks:
“Mr. Chairman, I strongly oppose the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill we are considering today.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Lauren Underwood’s bipartisan legislation that would require new Amtrak trains to be equipped with baby changing stations in all restrooms, the Baby Changing On Board Act (H.R. 248), has passed the House with unanimous support. The legislation is co-led by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
WASHINGTON — During today’s House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the 2026 Homeland Security funding bill, Ranking Member Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered the following remarks:
“Good evening, and thank you, Mr. Chairman.
During today’s House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered the following remarks:
JOLIET – Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the projects in the 14th District selected to be submitted for consideration for Community Project Funding in FY2026.
JOLIET – Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced Voices of the People: A Community Conversation in Joliet, Illinois on May 31st.
Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10), the first Gen Z Member of Congress, will join Underwood and community leaders from across northern Illinois for a conversation on how constituents can stay informed, be engaged, and feel empowered to support our communities and protect our values.