Press Releases
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.
As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Underwood has made securing federal resources for northern Illinois a top priority. The following funds will support programs in northern Illinois with federal resources:
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). The Baby Changing on Board Act would require every Amtrak train to be outfitted with baby changing stations in all accessible restrooms and to post adequate signage indicating their availability.
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.
WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for university research in the 14th District.
JOLIET — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will host a series of Town Halls this August in Joliet, Aurora, DeKalb, and LaSalle.
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.
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.
Washington, D.C. – This month, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act, legislation designed to strengthen the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative, a program led by the National Indian Health Board and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for Joliet, Lockport, and Naperville in the 14th District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the Black Maternal Health Caucus 2024 Stakeholder Summit will be held in Joliet, IL on Monday, August 26, 2024.