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WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released a Coronavirus Community Resource Guide to ensure residents of the 14th District of Illinois receive accurate information on the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Illinois communities. The Coronavirus Community Resource Guide includes contact information for federal, state, and local agencies leading response efforts; resources for students, veterans, senior citizens, families, and small business owners impacted by the virus; and an overview of Underwood's work in Congress in response to COVID-19.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the ten year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law.
Washington – Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that Illinois small businesses suffering economic injury as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are now able to access low-interest federal loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Underwood championed the expanded loans in the House-passed Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.
WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) publicly released her ‘Phase III' coronavirus aid priorities to help the Fourteenth District of Illinois during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the economic impact. The priorities Underwood is pushing for include medical supplies and testing, grants and loans for small businesses, and resources for Illinois health systems including equipment for health care providers and public health officials. The full list can be found attached and below.
WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that Tax Day will be moved to July 15 from April 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
WEST CHICAGO— Yesterday, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) held her first Facebook Live Town Hall to virtually meet with constituents, answer questions and discuss coronavirus. The Facebook Live Town Hall is the first in a series of upcoming digital events that Underwood will host to remain accessible to residents of Illinois' 14th Congressional District while the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended social distancing.
WASHINGTON – Today, members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza supporting Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's request for a SBA Economic Injury Declaration for Illinois amid the coronavirus pandemic. As of this week, more than 100 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Illinois, and Governor Pritzker has ordered the closure of all dine-in restaurants and bars, and prohibited gatherings of 50 people or more.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) provided the following information about how to reach her and access constituent services during the country's response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The best ways to get in touch with Congresswoman Underwood's Office are:
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that $14.6 Million in federal resources has been awarded to help the state of Illinois' response efforts the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The funding has been made available through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which was passed by the House on March 4, 2020 and strongly championed by Underwood.
WASHINGTON— Today, Vice Chair Lauren Underwood (IL-14) chaired a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing examining the federal response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with top Administration officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Homeland Security. During the hearing led by Underwood, members questioned Deputy Director for Public Health Service and Implementation Science of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr.