116th Congress

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.

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. The Angels in Adoption award is presented each year by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute to individuals and organizations who are working to raising awareness about the millions of children around the world in need of permanent, safe, and loving homes. Wehby was nominated by Underwood to receive the award based on her commitment to helping improve child welfare in the 14th District.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 728) amends Title VII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize funding for programs and grants that support the recruitment and retention of professionals for our nation's nursing workforce.