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.
Part of the benefits of union membership are ensuring that we have equal pay.
It is my hope that as we have models like this that private industry is supporting, that we can count on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to develop innovative programs to help States and local officials who don't have…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division B (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made…
I ask all my colleagues to support this amendment, and I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Allred) for his leadership in introducing legislation at the beginning of this Congress that allowed this body, the U.S. House of Representatives…
I said that this is more than a question of resources. Congress has been more than willing to provide resources and to work with you, Mr. Secretary, to address these security and humanitarian concerns.
Are you aware of research showing that family separations causes trauma that can do both immediate and long-term damage to children's health?
The truth is, sir, that family separation does irreparable damage to children while doing nothing for our National security. It is immoral, it is un-American, and it is just plain wrong.
I restated. I restated. I did not say murder. I said that 5 children have died as a result of a policy choice that he----
Let me tell you, sir, that the people of Illinois' 14th District do not think that this policy is civilized.
Right now, there are 300,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in this country. For the sake of our National security and our international competitiveness, that needs to change.
Resources are important, but so is directing them appropriately. DHS and other agencies need to ensure that these issues are being taken seriously and doing so in an open and transparent way. American lives depend on it.
One of the biggest challenges that we face, as we confront domestic terrorism, is the ease and speed with which the racists, misogynists, and other extremists ideologies that can fuel terrorism are spread on-line.
This administration has been relentless in its attempts to undermine access to healthcare.
Women's lives and women's health depend on their ability to access contraceptives. Your actions, your actions, sir, are denying science and putting American women at risk.
Thank you, Congressman Marshall for coming here and talking about some of the issues that are so important...
I am thrilled that the new Democratic majority in the House is approaching infrastructure with the serious, big-picture thinking that it deserves.
I'm encouraged by the bipartisan meeting that was held at the White House yesterday, and truly hope that Congress and the White House can work together to enact legislation this Congress to invest in 21st century infrastructure for America.
Could you please elaborate on what specifically VHA/VA is doing to ensure a positive handoff of these service members from DOD to VA, recognizing their increased risk for suicidal ideations?
Given the recent incidences of veteran suicides at VA medical facilities, has VA enacted any new policies or procedures to reduce the number of on-site suicides?
Please provide information on the specific patient characteristics that REACH-VET analyzes.
Representative Lauren Underwood to National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Will you commit to making these waiver applications public, the actual application?





