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WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced a five-point plan to reduce the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs for Illinois families. In the plan, Underwood details the steps Congress must to take to reduce out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, negotiate lower drug prices, eliminate price hikes, ensure generics remain affordable options, and invest in research for tomorrow's cures. Each concept in Underwood's proposal has bipartisan support.
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), announced that her proposals to reduce barriers to financial aid, increase transparency in the loan application process, and provide resources for underserved college students were included in the College Affordability Act—a legislative package that would lower the cost of college, increase the quality of higher education, and expand opportunities for a new generation of students.
WEST CHICAGO— Today, Vice Chair Lauren Underwood (IL-14) discussed the importance of securing U.S. elections from foreign interference at the House Committee on Homeland Security Congressional field hearing in the 14th District of Illinois.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the announcement today that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture are taking steps to expand biofuel requirements and remove barriers to the sale of E15.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) legislation to address the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening and Standards Act (H.R. 3525) addresses existing gaps in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy to ensure that migrant children and families receive basic medical screenings.
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):