Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today issued the following statement on the inclusion of support for farmers through the Market Facilitation Program in the House proposal to fund the government through November 21, 2019. It was first reported on Thursday by the Washington Post that the program was under threat. Since then, Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi named House Democrats to serve on a conference committee of the House and Senate versions of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
The ACE Veterans Act expands veterans' access to contraceptives, includes an option for full-year supply
The Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Prevention Counseling Act would improve suicide prevention for post-9/11 veterans
WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security, addressed the growing threat of domestic terrorism in a Homeland Security hearing today. So far this year, the FBI has reported nearly 100 domestic terrorism arrests— many involving some form of white supremacy.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced new mobile office hours for the fall throughout the 14th District of Illinois. At set dates and times each month, staff from Underwood's office will be available in libraries, recreation centers, and city halls in different communities across the district. Staff will be available to listen to concerns, answer questions, and assist with issues like federal grant applications, Medicare benefits, military benefits, Social Security issues, and more.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that she has successfully secured more than $187,000 to be returned to constituents. The money returned was a result of tireless advocacy from Underwood, fighting for constituents and helping resolve issues with federal agencies including securing Veterans benefits, Medicare and Social Security benefits, obtaining or renewing passports, and helping people navigate immigration services and student loans.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the File Once FAFSA Act and the Student Loan Contract Act to simplify and increase transparency in the student loan application process. Each year, nearly 2 million undergraduate students who would have qualified for federal Pell Grants fail to apply for or refile the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on a new report released today from the inspector general's office in the Department of Health and Human Services that details the post-traumatic stress and other mental health problems incurred by migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
WASHINGTON – The entire Illinois Congressional Delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump supporting Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's request for federal assistance for the State of Illinois to help 33 counties recover from severe flooding that occurred from February to July. This year's flooding is the longest flood event to ever occur in Illinois.
Legislation would ensure veterans who choose to breastfeed would be offered comprehensive lactation support, counseling, and breastfeeding equipment without cost sharing like most civilians