Press Releases
WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the bipartisan passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 7120) in the House of Representatives. The legislation would create stronger systems of transparency and accountability in policing across the country and safeguard every American's right to safety and justice. The bill would ban chokeholds on the federal level, end racial profiling, and help build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would reduce health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs, protect Americans with preexisting conditions, and reduce health disparities
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, in a Committee on Education and Labor virtual hearing, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) addressed the comparatively worse coronavirus-related health outcomes experienced by communities of color.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision on the Trump Administration-backed lawsuit to rescind protections for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, commonly known as DACA.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, introduced new legislation to strengthen America's resilience against disinformation during crises like the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overseas and domestically, the increased use of deepfakes, manipulated media, and online bots to spread disinformation has become an emerging homeland security threat that threatens public health and safety.
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. During the event, Underwood and Commissioner Rosenworcel discussed the challenges communities and school districts face with rural broadband access and internet connectivity.
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. In the letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, Underwood emphasized the importance of internet access for staying connected to jobs, schools, health care providers, and loved ones during this crisis.
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. 7080) directs the U.S.
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. In the letter to HHS Secretary Azar, members noted that a stronger evidence base is needed to inform future policies to protect pregnant and postpartum women from COVID-19 risks.