Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to improve maternal health care for veterans advanced in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act (H.R.
WEST CHICAGO—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced Karly Quarnstrom, Oswego High School, as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the 14th District of Illinois. For over 30 years, the Congressional Art Competition has showcased the art of high school students from across the country.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced the projects in the 14th District selected for Community Projects Funding (CPF) through the Committee on Appropriations. CPF is a new initiative for Fiscal Year 2022 that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent.
WEST CHICAGO – Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced Audree Hall as her virtual guest for President Biden's Joint Session of Congress address on Wednesday, April 28.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Member Designated Projects selected for the 14th District of Illinois. Member Designated Projects is a new initiative for Fiscal Year 2022 that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent.
WEST CHICAGO– Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that more help is here for Illinois businesses and jobs as the Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program is accepting applications. Underwood helped secure additional funding for the program as part of the American Rescue Plan's support for small businesses.
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led 30 Sophomore and Freshmen House Democratic Members in an effort urging President Biden to prioritize health care coverage and affordability policies in upcoming recovery legislation, including a permanent expansion of advance premium tax credits (APTCs) used to purchase Marketplace plans under the Affordable Care Act.
WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chairs Julie Brownley (CA-26), Frank Mrvan (IN-01), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) reintroduced legislation to address the veteran suicide crisis.
WASHINGTON—In a hearing with the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) advocated for programs to support nutrition assistance and improve maternal health.
Bipartisan legislation supported by Veterans Service Organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, and Minority Veterans of America