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WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported passage of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's portion of President Biden's Build Back Better agenda, which makes critical investments in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) infrastructure. The legislation, which will now advance to the House Budget Committee, includes robust funding for resources that VA health care facilities desperately need to improve access to care and benefits for veterans.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement announcing that she has successfully secured $10.2 million to improve Illinois National Guard facilities in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY2022 NDAA was approved with bipartisan support by the House Armed Services Committee and now advances to the full House of Representatives for further consideration.
WEST CHICAGO – Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) invited 14th District students to participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge. Launched in 2015, the competition is an exciting opportunity for middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications. The program highlights the importance of computer science and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led over 30 members of the House of Representatives in an effort urging House and Senate Leadership and Committee Chairs to permanently expand the advance premium tax credits included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Ensures nurses, doctors, and mental health professionals have the training and resources they need to identify and support young people at risk for suicide to save lives and prevent tragedies
Lauren Underwood had just started the master's program in public health at Johns Hopkins University when she met fellow student Shalon Irving, whose life and death would ultimately help shape the future congresswoman's career. "It was the first session, the first day, and Shalon was like, ‘Hey, girl.' She was really bubbly, really kind."
WASHINGTON— This week, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of the House Fiscal Year 2022 funding bills (H.R. 4373, H.R. 4502, H.R. 4346). The legislation makes significant investments in priorities that will help create jobs, get Americans back to work, and support families. The legislation invests in infrastructure, climate change, gun violence prevention, veterans, and public health.
WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Women's Retirement Protection Act of 2021 (WRPA), legislation to address the retirement gap and bolster women's financial security.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced northern Illinois families and businesses impacted by recent tornado and storm damage may apply for disaster loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The disaster declaration issued by the SBA on July 19 covers DuPage County and the adjacent counties of Cook, Kane, Kendall, and Will in Illinois.
Underwood urges Illinoisans to take action now to verify the status of current passports and apply early for new passports or renewals