Press Releases

JOLIET – Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the projects in the 14th District selected to be submitted for consideration for Community Project Funding in FY2025.

WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured to support affordable housing across the 14^th District.

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

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that she has been named Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. Underwood is the first Black woman to serve in the role in our nation’s history.

WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured support local businesses in Illinois’ 14^th District.

JOLIET — Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined more than 100 of her colleagues in a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ur M.

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced $75 million in federal funding she secured to advance technology to fight the climate crisis in Plainfield, Illinois.

WASHINGTON – This Thursday, the House Veterans Affairs Committee will conduct a committee hearing to consider the Maternal Health for Veterans Act, the first Congressional hearing to consider legislation from the Momnibus Act in 2024.