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WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. border security and improve information sharing networks between intelligence agencies passed the House of Representatives. The Counter Terrorist Network Act (H.R. 3526) authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel to collaborate with appropriate federal, state, local, tribal, and international entities to identify and dismantle networks that pose terrorist or criminal threats to the U.S.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will introduce the Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act, legislation that would eliminate out of pocket costs for common, life-saving prescription drugs, including insulin, used to manage chronic conditions.

The Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act would require private health insurance plans, including high deductible health plans, to cover certain preventive care and prescription drugs without charging a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible-related fee.

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today released the below statement following a meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on drug pricing.

"Americans are being crushed by the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs--it's unacceptable and unsustainable. I'm willing to come to the table with anyone, including Secretary Azar as I did today, to address this crisis and address it immediately—too many families do not have time to wait.

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today issued the following statement on the inclusion of support for farmers through the Market Facilitation Program in the House proposal to fund the government through November 21, 2019. It was first reported on Thursday by the Washington Post that the program was under threat. Since then, Rep.

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi named House Democrats to serve on a conference committee of the House and Senate versions of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

The ACE Veterans Act expands veterans' access to contraceptives, includes an option for full-year supply

The Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Prevention Counseling Act would improve suicide prevention for post-9/11 veterans

WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security, addressed the growing threat of domestic terrorism in a Homeland Security hearing today. So far this year, the FBI has reported nearly 100 domestic terrorism arrests— many involving some form of white supremacy.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced new mobile office hours for the fall throughout the 14th District of Illinois. At set dates and times each month, staff from Underwood's office will be available in libraries, recreation centers, and city halls in different communities across the district. Staff will be available to listen to concerns, answer questions, and assist with issues like federal grant applications, Medicare benefits, military benefits, Social Security issues, and more.