Press Releases

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, continued her work to safeguard U.S. elections in a virtual panel discussion on strengthening election security and integrity during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Representative Jim Langevin (RI-02).

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of bipartisan legislation to improve the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and support small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R.

WASHINGTON— Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced new legislation to help Americans receive cash refunds for canceled flights during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that Illinois will receive $286 million through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.

WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) continued her work to improve mental health and suicide prevention services for veterans by urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize mental health and suicide prevention services for veterans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WASHINGTON— This week, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), joined members of the Committee on Education and Labor to discuss the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on older Americans and individuals with disabilities.

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) legislation to reduce COVID-19-related health care costs for veterans passed the House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that she will vote in support of the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800), the latest coronavirus relief package in the House of Representatives.