Press Releases

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led over 30 members of the House of Representatives in an effort urging House and Senate Leadership and Committee Chairs to permanently expand the advance premium tax credits included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Ensures nurses, doctors, and mental health professionals have the training and resources they need to identify and support young people at risk for suicide to save lives and prevent tragedies

WASHINGTON— This week, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of the House Fiscal Year 2022 funding bills (H.R. 4373, H.R. 4502, H.R. 4346). The legislation makes significant investments in priorities that will help create jobs, get Americans back to work, and support families.

WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Women's Retirement Protection Act of 2021 (WRPA), legislation to address the retirement gap and bolster women's financial security.

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced northern Illinois families and businesses impacted by recent tornado and storm damage may apply for disaster loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Underwood urges Illinoisans to take action now to verify the status of current passports and apply early for new passports or renewals

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led members of the Illinois delegation in urging the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to address the public health impacts of ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions in Lake County. In a letter to Rochelle P.

Underwood's priorities include improving water infrastructure, strengthening foster youth development, improving health care systems, and expanding access to higher education