116th Congress
Across northern Illinois, our communities are experiencing tremendous change and uncertainty.
Many of our neighbors are grappling with new anxieties about healthcare, separation from loved ones, loss of employment or income, and increased stress.
These are real hardships, and I would like to learn about what you are experiencing. We are all in this together.
WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Senators Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led a group of 11 members of the Illinois delegation in a letter to President Trump, urging the Administration to immediately implement a federally coordinated effort to meet Illinois' need for personal protective equipment (PPE).
WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) supported the passage of bipartisan legislation to help Illinois families impacted by the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides economic assistance to families, small businesses, and health systems.
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 14th 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 14th 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.