Press Releases

WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) was sworn in as United States Representative for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, representing the people of northern Illinois in the 119th Congress.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chair of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, with U.S. Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, and Lauren Underwood (D-IL) as well as U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S.

WASHINGTON—Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement after being re-elected to House Leadership for the 119^th Congress as Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee:

WASHINGTON—Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Health Coverage for Inclusive and Valued Families Act of 2024, legislation that would amend the Affordable Care Act to include fertility treatment and care as an essential health benefit, greatly expanding access to fertility services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), and making this essential care more a

WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured to support local businesses in northern Illinois.

SANDWICH — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will host a Town Hall Meeting for constituents in the Illinois Valley at Putnam County High School this Friday, October 18^th at 6:00 p.m.

JOLIET — Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood announced that a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Recovery Center has opened in Joliet, Illinois to help residents recover from the severe storms, tornadoes, winds, and flooding that occurred during July 13-16 this year.

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