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WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to improve maternal health care for veterans passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act (H.R. 958), introduced with Chairwoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), seeks to eliminate maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities among veterans. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act is a part of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R.
Underwood fought to include expanded child tax credits in the American Rescue Plan that will benefit 140,100 children in the 14th District
WEST CHICAGO–This week, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) hosted a virtual workshop to encourage northern Illinois restaurant owners to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. During the event, Underwood was joined by Small Business Administration Illinois District Director Bo Steiner, who explained the program and provided details on the steps restaurant owners must take to apply.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) advocated for the passage of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. The Momnibus builds on existing maternal health legislation with twelve bills that include bipartisan policies to save lives, end racial and ethnic disparities, and achieve true equity and justice for all mothers and birthing people. During her testimony, Underwood urged Congress to include the Momnibus in the upcoming consideration of the American Families Plan.
May 6, 2021 – Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, who participated in a conversation with Georgetown's nursing leaders to celebrate the beginning of National Nurses Week 2021, said, "I am so proud to be a nurse."
And to the nursing workforce, she shared a message of gratitude, particularly reflecting on the profound sadness and the added stress the COVID-19 pandemic has caused in the lives of nurses.
"I know that it's heavy, and it is hard," she said. "But your work has made such an impact, and I am so pleased to have this opportunity to celebrate you."
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to improve maternal health care for veterans advanced in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act (H.R. 958), introduced with Chairwoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), seeks to eliminate maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities among veterans. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act is the first bill in the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R.
WEST CHICAGO—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced Karly Quarnstrom, Oswego High School, as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the 14th District of Illinois. For over 30 years, the Congressional Art Competition has showcased the art of high school students from across the country. The 2021 virtual competition included over 70 submissions from talented students from the 14th District. Quarnstrom's artwork will be displayed in the U.S.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced the projects in the 14th District selected for Community Projects Funding (CPF) through the Committee on Appropriations. CPF is a new initiative for Fiscal Year 2022 that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. All of the projects selected increase safety, economic development, health, and livability and convenience of communities in northern Illinois.
WEST CHICAGO – Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced Audree Hall as her virtual guest for President Biden's Joint Session of Congress address on Wednesday, April 28. Hall is a mother from Lake County, who was laid off in August 2020 and had to choose between affording her mortgage and paying for COBRA premiums which left her family to make the hard choice to go without health insurance.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Member Designated Projects selected for the 14th District of Illinois. Member Designated Projects is a new initiative for Fiscal Year 2022 that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. This new initiative is coupled with stringent eligibility, ethics, and transparency requirements.