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October 15, 2019

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Vice Chair Lauren Underwood (IL-14) discussed the importance of securing U.S. elections from foreign interference at the House Committee on Homeland Security Congressional field hearing in the 14th District of Illinois.

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October 4, 2019

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the announcement today that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S.

September 27, 2019

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) legislation to address the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening and Standards Act (H.R.

September 27, 2019

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. border security and improve information sharing networks between intelligence agencies passed the House of Representatives. The Counter Terrorist Network Act (H.R. 3526) authorizes U.S.

September 24, 2019

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will introduce the Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act, legislation that would eliminate out of pocket costs for common, life-saving prescription drugs, including insulin, used to manage chronic conditions.

September 19, 2019

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today released the below statement following a meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on drug pricing.

September 19, 2019

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today issued the following statement on the inclusion of support for farmers through the Market Facilitation Program in the House proposal to fund the government through November 21, 2019.

September 18, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi named House Democrats to serve on a conference committee of the House and Senate versions of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

September 12, 2019

The ACE Veterans Act expands veterans' access to contraceptives, includes an option for full-year supply

The Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Prevention Counseling Act would improve suicide prevention for post-9/11 veterans

September 10, 2019

WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security, addressed the growing threat of domestic terrorism in a Homeland Security hearing today.