Press Releases

Rep. Underwood Votes to Re-Open All of Our National Parks with Full Staffing and to Allow EPA to Resume Its Activities Protecting Public Health

January 11, 2019

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Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) voted to pass the FY 2019 Department of the Interior and EPA appropriations bill to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to resume its critical activities in protecting clean air and clean water for Illinois families.

January 10, 2019

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Underwood delivered her first floor address to voice her support for House Democrats' efforts to protect Illinoisans' health care. She voted in favor of a resolution that strengthens Congress's hand to intervene against the Republicans' monstrous Texas v. U.S.

January 10, 2019

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Washington, DC – Today, Lauren Underwood (D-IL) was sworn into Congress to represent Illinois' 14th Congressional District. The historic day was cemented by the passage of the Opening Day Rules Package for the 116^th Congress (H. Res 6) which includes two provisions authored by Rep.

January 10, 2019

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined House Democrats to pass the FY 2019 Department of the Treasury and IRS appropriations bill to remove all doubt that hard-working Illinoisans will receive their tax refunds in full and on time.

January 5, 2019

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined the new House Democratic majority in introducing H.R.