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WEST CHICAGO— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) hosted a Facebook Live discussion with Dr. Amaal Tokars, Executive Director of the Kendall County Health Department on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The event is a part of a new series of digital events Underwood is hosting to remain accessible to residents of the 14^th District and provide regular updates on the spread of coronavirus. During the event, Underwood and Dr.

WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released a Coronavirus Community Resource Guide to ensure residents of the 14^th 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.