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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.

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Feb 24, 2021

But we are going to be all right? We are going to make it, working together, right, to deliver?

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Jan 13, 2021

It is the honor of my life to walk into the Capitol and onto this House floor to carry the voices and values of the people of Illinois' 14th Congressional District to this hallowed institution. The Capitol itself is the global symbol of…

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Dec 3, 2020

It has been 6 months since the President signed coronavirus relief legislation. Since then, the House has passed two comprehensive bills to deliver urgently needed relief. Senate Republicans and the Trump administration need to do the…

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Sep 30, 2020

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5804, which seeks to build upon the success of the DHS Blue Campaign's human trafficking awareness campaign to make it more accessible and effective. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time…

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Sep 30, 2020

Last week, I was appointed as the new chair of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation of the Homeland Security Committee. It is a great honor and opportunity for me to amplify the homeland security…

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Sep 30, 2020

Over the past decade and a half, Congress has redoubled efforts to secure Federal networks. This legislation will continue that work by supporting State and local cybersecurity improvements. It was approved on a bipartisan basis in…

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Sep 30, 2020

As the surge in white supremacist extremist attacks in the United States and around world puts all of us at risk, I commend my committee colleague Mr. Rose for introducing this legislation, and I urge passage. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the…

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Sep 30, 2020

I have no speakers, I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Sep 30, 2020

I have no more speakers, and I am prepared to close after the gentleman from Pennsylvania closes. I reserve the balance of my time.

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Aug 27, 2020

No one should be forced to choose between protecting their health and exercising their Constitutional right.

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Aug 27, 2020

The integrity of our elections is essential to the preservation of our Republic.

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Aug 27, 2020

I remain concerned about the damage that has already been done.

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Aug 27, 2020

During the pandemic, a well-functioning Postal Service is more important than ever for holding a safe and accessible election this fall.

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Aug 3, 2020

The integrity of our elections is essential to the preservation of our Republic.

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Aug 3, 2020

Elections security is National security.

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Jul 30, 2020

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…

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Jul 30, 2020

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. 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…

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Jul 21, 2020

We need an aggressive, coordinated Federal response to contain this pandemic and reopen safely, and it has been lacking from this administration.

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Jul 21, 2020

A pandemic that impacts every State simultaneously and lasts a year or longer is very different from a localized disaster like a hurricane.

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Jul 16, 2020

I would like to start by thanking Chairman Thompson for calling today's hearing, and Chairman Langevin for his dedicated work to strengthen America's cybersecurity.

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Jul 16, 2020

This bill would direct the Department of Homeland Security to assess maligned foreign disinformation operations that threaten public safety.

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Jul 16, 2020

Federal support is more urgently needed than ever.

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Jul 16, 2020

I agree with the commission's assessment of the severe and even deadly security threat posed by disinformation.

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Jul 14, 2020

This administration's treatment of migrant children have been appalling. ... it is inhumane, immoral, and just plain wrong.

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Jul 13, 2020

As a public health nurse, I have been disappointed and, quite frankly, horrified by this administration's failure to equip our health care professionals...

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