Press Releases
Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act would invest billions in public health infrastructure to recruit, train and employ hundreds of thousands of Americans to build public health capacity in communities, like Illinois' 14th District
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement announcing she will vote in support of the waiver for General Lloyd J. Austin, III to serve as United States Secretary of Defense.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the historic Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
"Today is a historic moment for our nation as we celebrate the Inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States and Vice President Kamala Harris.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Health Care Affordability Act with Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01).
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement.
"Today's violent, treasonous attack on the United States Congress was incited by the President of the United States. By his own admission, he sought to overturn an election and the will of the American people. Our democracy is at stake and we cannot wait until Inauguration Day to see him removed from office—it must be immediate."
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement.
"Today has been a deeply dark day for our country.
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. Underwood also has a new office in Washington, D.C., where she can now be found at 1130 Longworth House Office Building.
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.
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. The legislation includes critical wins that Underwood has fought for to deliver urgently needed relief to support small businesses, accelerate COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and deliver direct payments to Illinoisans.