U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 14th District
Lauren Underwood
Position · −0.60
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- Health
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Taxation
- Age
- 40
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RJames Thomas Marter$141K
- RGary Vician$68K
- RJed Davis$23K
- DRoman Gael Valenciano$590
Bottom line
Where Underwood has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 6020 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building". · Out of committee
- H.R. 6238 NIH IMPROVE Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 248 Baby Changing on Board Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Underwood’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Underwood breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Underwood voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Underwood broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · This resolution states that the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States that Iran continues to be the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Underwood is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Train More Nurses
Introduced bipartisan bill to expand clinical training for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
“In every corner of our country, nurses are doing critical work to support the health and well-being of our communities. We’re providing excellent clinical care, conducting important research, and carrying out the public health initiatives that keep our families safe and healthy.”
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Announced $6 million in federal funding for childcare, nursing education, substance abuse treatment and flood prevention.
EducationAI-read
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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides
Introduced bill expanding lethal means safety training for VA employees and community care providers.
“The evidence is clear: supporting lethal means safety saves lives. The Lethal Means Safety Training Act will make sure that all VA employees and community partners who care for our veterans are equipped to help a veteran in crisis.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Underwood Condemns Prime Healthcare Putting Profits Over Parents
Six weeks ago, I requested a meeting with Prime leadership after reading news reports they were discontinuing inpatient pediatric services at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
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This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for nursing education, health care, child care, research, airport improvements, and quantum computing supply chain and manufacturing…
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Underwood Opposes DHS Plans to Spend Millions on Electric Shock Gloves for ICE
This week, Rep. Lauren Underwood, a member of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, wrote to the Department of Homeland Security in opposition to recently reported plans to spend up to $20 million to equip U.S.…
“The idea that we would spend millions of taxpayer dollars to put these electric shock gloves on the hands of ICE personnel is disturbing and completely unacceptable.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Underwood voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 158 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Underwood’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 37
- Action in committee 12
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
37 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 36 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 38 sponsored billsSponsored 38 (House median 25) · cosponsored 258 (median 289), 104 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Armed Forces and National Security, Taxation.
- H.R. 9538 Residential Recovery for Seniors ActHealth · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10410 Educating Future Nurses ActHealth · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10409 Lethal Means Safety Training ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3091 Health Savings and Affordability for Fertility ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9825 Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9821 Shared Values ActEstablishes shared values policies or programs. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9797 RESILIENCE Act of 2026Unknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9257 Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 33% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 35% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 50% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Underwood voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DSuzanne BonamiciOR-199%agreement
- DJesús G. "Chuy" GarcíaIL-499%agreement
- DDanny K. DavisIL-799%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Underwood most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Underwood’s campaign raised $2.4M: $1.8M (75%) from individuals and $365K (15%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Underwood
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 112.
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Membership group PAC
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Underwood this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inUnderwood’s own leadership PAC: American Mosaic PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Underwood’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-14Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 14
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 40
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2976
2228 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Joliet
- Website
- underwood.house.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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