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116th Congress

November 28, 2020

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, along with her colleagues, introduced new legislation which aims to bolster training and jobs in the public health sector amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Health Force and Resilience Force Act would recruit, train and employ Americans to expand the nation's public health workforce to respond to the pandemic, according to a news release.

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November 24, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Pandemic Accommodation to Support Students (PASS) Act to extend critical student loan relief to borrowers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Issues:Education
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November 20, 2020

WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led 91 members of Congress in urging President Trump to further extend critical student loan relief included in the CARES Act. In March, Congress passed the bipartisan CARES Act, which paused loan payments, interest accrual, and involuntary collections on federal student loans.

Issues:Education
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November 19, 2020

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., today introduced a bill to strengthen oversight of the cybersecurity of federal agencies.

November 16, 2020

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's Leadership in Times of Crisis: A Comprehensive COVID-19 Strategy

November 11, 2020

WEST CHICAGO—On Veterans Day, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) honored Illinois veterans by participating in the Interfaith Food Panty Veterans Day Pantry Distribution. The Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora is one of the largest food pantries in northern Illinois and is dedicated to ending hunger in the community.

Issues:Veterans
October 25, 2020

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's bill aiming to improve mental health care among veterans to reduce suicide rates was signed into law this past week.

Issues:Veterans
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October 23, 2020

WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that Kane County and Lake County will receive over $1.5 million in federal investments, from grant programs she has advocated for, to combat the opioid and stimulant crisis.

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October 22, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that her legislation to address the veteran suicide crisis has been signed into law.

Issues:Veterans
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October 19, 2020

WEST CHICAGO—This weekend, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, honored five local veterans from the 14th District of Illinois at a Vietnam Veteran pinning ceremony.

Issues:Veterans