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On the recordNovember 13, 2019
I came to Congress with a mandate from my constituents, and I am committed to ensuring that Congress upholds its responsibilities to communities like mine who are demanding meaningful, long-term solutions to climate change.
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Lauren Underwood
Democratic · Illinois

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Underwood expresses her commitment to addressing climate change based on constituents' demands.

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