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Underwood Statement on Shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin

August 27, 2020 Press Release

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement.  

Underwood Introduces New Legislation to Address the Veteran Suicide Crisis

August 25, 2020 Press Release
WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) continued her work to address the veteran suicide crisis with new legislation to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide lethal means training to VA staff and contractors who regularly interact with veterans.
Issues:
Veterans

Underwood Statement on Support for Legislation to Give Critical Support to U.S. Postal Service

August 21, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Ahead of Saturday’s House vote on critical legislation to save the U.S.

Underwood to Meet with Constituents in Outdoor Office Hours in Will, Lake, and DuPage Counties

August 20, 2020 Press Release

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that she will hold in-person outdoor office hours on in Will, Lake, and DuP

Underwood Holds Virtual Discussion on Election Security and How to Safely Vote with Illinois Board of Elections

August 19, 2020 Press Release

WEST CHICAGO— Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) held a virtual discussion on election security and voting during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with the Illinois State Board of Elections

Underwood, Schrier, Castor, Kuster Introduce New Legislation to Boost Vaccination Rates and Keep Families Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 17, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Kim Schrier, M.D.

Issues:
Health Care and Social Security

Underwood Leads Back to School Panel to Help Illinois Families, Students, and Teachers Prepare for the School Year

August 12, 2020 Press Release

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) held a Back to School Virtual Panel to help Illinois families, students, and teachers prep

Issues:
Education and Training

Underwood to Hold Virtual Office Hours, Meet with Constituents in Outdoor Mobile Office Hours in Kendall and McHenry County

August 10, 2020 Press Release

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that she will hold virtual office hours on Thursday, August 13, and in-pers

Underwood, Warren Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Safeguard Maternal Health During Coronavirus Pandemic

August 10, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), co-chair and co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced new bicameral legislation to co

Issues:
Health Care and Social Security

Underwood Named to American Academy of Nursing 2020 Class of Fellows

August 7, 2020 Press Release

WEST CHICAGO—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on being named to the American Academy of Nursing’s

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