Lauren Underwood
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Lauren Ashley Underwood is an American politician and registered nurse serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Underwood has focused on healthcare, education, and economic issues during her time in office. She is known for her advocacy on maternal health and has worked to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.
If ACA is removed, if they don't have access to being able to get the kind of health coverage that the ACA provides for women, especially women of color, we are likely to see a worsening of outcomes for those women and a worsening of…
the Affordable Care Act narrowed racial and ethnic disparities in insurance coverage.
our country is not safer in the wake of the Trump administration's recent actions.
the answer after much listening, reading, studying, questioning, and listening some more is, no.
ensuring the safety and security of Americans at home and abroad is my most important duty as a Member of Congress.
I voted for the War Powers Resolution, and I pledged to work to keep our country safe from any counter attacks from Iran.
As a Member of Congress, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety and security of Americans at home and abroad.
I am so proud that we based bipartisan legislation last year to provide CBP with an electronic health record.
During my 3 oversight trips to the border last year, I saw and heard first-hand about the need for resources to improve medical record keeping.
I am so pleased that we just enacted a significant increase in their funding, in large part, thanks to Chairman Thompson's advocacy.
These grants help first responders, schools, nonprofits, including houses of worship, defend against terror attacks.
Our country's Founders created impeachment so that no President could place themselves above the law, a crucial constitutional check of power that ensures our country's security and values are protected against corruption and foreign…
Today is a historic day for patients in this country because today we will be voting for a piece of legislation that my community in northern Illinois wants urgently. It cannot wait. I hear about unfortunate and unaffordably high drug…
I am really concerned about the public health impact of communities all across this country.
I am deeply concerned about the health effects of this Administration's policies on children, families, and the communities they live in.
My bill helps ensure that outside entities that VA partners with for suicide prevention and mental health services are providing effective care.
I know we all share the same goal of halting the veteran suicide crisis and ensuring that our veterans' access to high-quality suicide prevent services is critical to that goal.
I greatly appreciate the commitment and leadership shown by both Chairman Thompson and Chairman Richmond.
The shooting in Santa Clarita yesterday marks the 365th mass shooting this year. At least one of those shootings rocked my own community. Today is exactly 9 months since the senseless workplace shooting in Aurora, Illinois, that took the…
I missed rollcall No. 617, on agreeing to the Torres (CA) amendment to H.R. 4863. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 617. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Flores The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the…
The science is clear: we are on an alarming path. Our climate is changing, presenting an existential threat to our environment, our national security, our health, and our economy.
It is an honor to represent the people of the 14th District of Illinois, who know that it is long past time to take serious steps to address climate change.
My bill protects the Centers for Disease Control's Climate and Health Program.





