Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswomen Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Katie Porter (CA-45) sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, Department of Labor
WASHINGTON— Today, in a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Vice Chair Lauren Underwood (IL-14) highlighted the Illinois Department of Public Health's work to respond and prepare for the public health threats related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Underwood brought Illinois Department of Public Health Director, Dr. Ngozi O.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, questioned U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf on the Department's efforts to prepare and respond to the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19).
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Educare of West DuPage $1,037,300 for the expansion of early head start child care programs.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced her new women's economic agenda to ensure equal opportunity, support, and security for women. Underwood's agenda includes steps Congress should take to improve health care for women, enhance educational opportunities, promote workplace equality, support families, and ensure stability for secure retirements.
WASHINGTON— Following a House Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie on the VA's FY 2021 budget priorities, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) urged Secretary Wilkie to conduct proactive risk communication to veterans in response to growing public health threats of the coronavirus in the United States.
WASHINGTON— Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today held a conference call with local public health officials and health care providers to discuss coronavirus preparedness, response, and how the public can best protect themselves from infection.
WASHINGTON— Today, in a House Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) questioned the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie on the VA's priorities, and how it will work to improve the quality of care veterans receive following the department's Fiscal Year 2021 budget request.