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September 26, 2024

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, House Democrats held a hearing on Project 2025’s impacts on American families, highlighting House Resolution 1386, Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) resolution to officially condemn Project 2025 and the sweeping harm that it would do to our democracy.

September 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has passed the Baby Changing on Board Act, Rep. Lauren Underwood’s legislation that would require new Amtrak trains to be equipped with baby changing stations in all accessible restrooms. The legislation would provide essential amenities for families traveling across the country. The bill is co-led by Rep.

September 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led 190+ Members of Congress across the House and Senate in writing to Congressional leadership and calling on them to act before enhanced Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) expire in 2025.

September 12, 2024

JOLIET — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for Northern Illinois University, the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District, and the Northern Illinois Credit Union.

September 10, 2024

WASHINGTON– Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Baby Changing on Board Act, a bipartisan effort co-led by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).

September 9, 2024

WASHINGTON—Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act to expand access to quality, affordable health care and address the disparities that Illinoisans who live in rural parts of our community are experiencing.

August 6, 2024

WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for university research in the 14th District.

August 5, 2024

 JOLIET — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will host a series of Town Halls this August in Joliet, Aurora, DeKalb, and LaSalle.

July 16, 2024

WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for the City of Ottawa and the Village of Bolingbrook.

July 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for the University of Illinois, the City of Aurora, and Pace Bus Suburban Bus Division.