Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) continued her work to improve internet access for northern Illinois communities in a virtual roundtable with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize rural broadband access for northern Illinois communities during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) has joined a legislative effort to deliver mental health resources to communities during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and House and Senate leadership for the introduction of historic legislation to address racism and instances of police brutality.
WASHINGTON— Today, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and John Lewis (GA-05) led 62 members of the House of Representatives in a bipartisan letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the United States is taking all available steps to adequately understand the unique risks and effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in pregnant women.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, continued her work to safeguard U.S. elections in a virtual panel discussion on strengthening election security and integrity during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Representative Jim Langevin (RI-02).
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of bipartisan legislation to improve the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and support small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R.
WASHINGTON— Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced new legislation to help Americans receive cash refunds for canceled flights during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that Illinois will receive $286 million through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) continued her work to improve mental health and suicide prevention services for veterans by urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize mental health and suicide prevention services for veterans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.