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October 5, 2020

Includes Underwood provision to eliminate copays and cost sharing for veterans receiving qualifying coronavirus preventive services

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September 30, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to ensure communities have the resources needed to protect themselves from domestic terrorism, mass shootings, and other forms of targeted violence passed the House of Representatives.

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September 29, 2020

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) hosted a virtual town hall for Illinois students. During the event, Underwood shared an update on recent legislation passed in Congress to address the climate crisis, protect workers, and protect Illinois communities from gun violence.

Issues:Education
September 25, 2020

WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) was appointed by House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G.

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September 22, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced support for bipartisan legislation to address heart disease in South Asians. The South Asia Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Joe Wilson (SC-02), aims to raise awareness and investigate the alarming rate of heart disease in the South Asian community.

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Underwood Veteran Pinning Ceremony
September 18, 2020

WEST CHICAGO—Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) invites veterans from the 14th District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War Period to be honored at an upcoming October Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony.

Issues:Veterans
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September 18, 2020

WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the House passage of bipartisan legislation to protect pregnant workers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 2694) guarantees basic protections for pregnant workers by establishing a clear-cut right to reasonable accommodations, so they can continue working without jeopardizing their pregnancy.

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September 18, 2020

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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September 17, 2020

WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) held a virtual discussion on safeguarding maternal health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Underwood and Warren recently introduced the bicameral Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to address the impacts of the pandemic on the United States' maternal health crisis.

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September 15, 2020

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the City of Joliet will receive a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the I-55 at IL 59 Access Projectin Joliet.