Press Releases
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 119th 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 18th 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 14th District.
WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced H.R.9774, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2024, critical legislation that would permanently lower the cost of health care premiums for families across the country.
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, House Democrats held a hearing on Project 2025’s impacts on American families, highlighting House Resolution 1386, Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) resolution to officially condemn Project 2025 and the sweeping harm that it would do to our democracy.
WASHINGTON – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has passed the Baby Changing on Board Act, Rep. Lauren Underwood’s legislation that would require new Amtrak trains to be equipped with baby changing stations in all accessible restrooms. The legislation would provide essential amenities for families traveling across the country. The bill is co-led by Rep.