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116th Congress

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June 18, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision on the Trump Administration-backed lawsuit to rescind protections for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, commonly known as DACA.

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June 18, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, introduced new legislation to strengthen America's resilience against disinformation during crises like the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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June 15, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) continued her work to improve internet access for northern Illinois communities in a virtual roundtable with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.

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June 11, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize rural broadband access for northern Illinois communities during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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June 10, 2020

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) has joined a legislative effort to deliver mental health resources to communities during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R.

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June 8, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and House and Senate leadership for the introduction of historic legislation to address racism and instances of police brutality.

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June 5, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and John Lewis (GA-05) led 62 members of the House of Representatives in a bipartisan letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the United States is taking all available steps to adequately understand the unique risks and effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in pregnant women.

June 2, 2020

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood backed legislation to improve a federal loan program for small businesses hit hard by measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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June 1, 2020

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee, continued her work to safeguard U.S. elections in a virtual panel discussion on strengthening election security and integrity during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Representative Jim Langevin (RI-02).