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November 21, 2019
Following a letter by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) in which she called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to take immediate action to protect states, including Illinois, from a provision in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act which would rescind $7.6 billion in highway funding, the House passed a Continuing Resolution that included a repeal of the FAST Act rescission.
November 21, 2019

WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), joined Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) and 132 other members of Congress in a letter pressing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to hold a vote on important gun violence prevention legislation that would save lives and make communities safer.

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November 20, 2019
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation championed by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to address America’s maternal mortality crisis.
November 19, 2019

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, continued her work to safeguard U.S. elections from foreign interference ahead of the 2020 election. The hearing is part of the Homeland Security Committee's ongoing effort to identify threats to U.S. elections.

Issues:Veterans
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Underwood meets with Alicia Wehby of Crystal Lake
November 15, 2019

WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) welcomed Alicia Wehby from Crystal Lake to Washington, D.C. to receive the 2019 Angels in Adoption Award.

November 15, 2019

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) testified before the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis to advocate for meaningful, long-term solutions to climate change.

November 13, 2019

WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) legislation to improve care for women veterans passed the House of Representatives. The Caring for Our Women Veterans Act (H.R. 3636) would ensure women veterans receive quality health care from VA facilities.

Issues:Veterans
October 31, 2019

WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the vote to affirm rules for the next stage of the impeachment inquiry.

October 30, 2019

Congresswoman commends intelligence officials for their commitment and diligence in serving our country

October 29, 2019

WASHINGTON— Yesterday, bipartisan legislation supported by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) passed the House of Representatives. The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.