Underwood Legislation to Rename Plainfield Post Office in Honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Passes House

Passed legislation to rename Plainfield post office honoring Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.

“Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. represents the best of our community. He was an extraordinary hero who served his country with strength and resilience”

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Underwood, Schrier, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

Introduced bill to provide mental health training to health care professionals addressing youth suicide.

“I have heard from so many young people about their challenges and struggles with mental health. We can and we must do better for our kids, and I want them to know that there is hope”

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Underwood, Adams, Booker Reintroduce Momnibus Bills to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis

Reintroduced 14-bill package to address maternal mortality and health disparities.

“80% of maternal deaths in America are preventable, and the Momnibus is designed to stop them. I’m proud to introduce this historic package with Representative Alma Adams and Senator Cory Booker to build on the progress we have made and secure the investments we need to end this crisis”

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Underwood Statement on Republicans’ Resolution to Justify Trump’s Unconstitutional War with Iran

Opposed Republican resolution supporting Trump's Iran war as unconstitutional and dangerous.

“The Trump Administration has failed to provide credible evidence that an Iran-backed attack on America was imminent. This nonbinding resolution was designed to support Donald Trump’s unconstitutional and dangerous war.”

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Underwood Secures $11 Million for Local Projects Selected for Community Project Funding

Secured $10.95 million in Community Project Funding for childcare, training, and water infrastructure.

“From my very first day in Congress, bringing federal resources home to our community has been a top priority”

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Underwood Delivers Remarks at Department of Homeland Security Hearing on Potential Impacts of a DHS Shutdown

Criticized ICE and Border Patrol for abusing authority and violating civil rights at DHS hearing.

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Underwood Legislation to Rename Plainfield Post Office in Honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Advances Out of Committee

Legislation to rename Plainfield Post Office after Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. passed committee.

“Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. represents the best of our community. He was an extraordinary hero who served his country with strength and resilience”

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Underwood Calls for Public Action on Trump Administration’s Proposed Rule Threatening Nursing Profession

Criticized Department of Education proposed rule limiting student loan eligibility for nursing programs.

“Every day, nurses in communities around our country are doing critically important work to support the health and well-being of our families. We’re providing excellent clinical care, conducting important research, and carrying out critical public health initiatives.”

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Underwood Demands Full Accounting of Operation Midway Blitz

Sent investigative letters to DHS demanding accounting of Operation Midway Blitz immigration enforcement.

“Congress has both the authority and duty to understand how taxpayer dollars are being spent and whether federal agencies are following the law”

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Rep. Lauren Underwood Introduces Two New Bills Expanding Access to Farmers’ Markets and Healthy Local Food

Introduced two bills expanding farmers' market access and healthy food availability.

“Illinois agriculture goes far beyond commodity crops—our farmers also grow world-class fruits and vegetables that help keep our families fed and healthy. Every family in our community should have the opportunity to purchase fresh, healthy, Illinois-grown food”

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Underwood Secures $2.5 Million for Local Projects Selected for Community Project Funding

Secured $2.565 million in community project funding for rural health care and food security.

“From my very first day in Congress, bringing federal resources home to our community has been a top priority”

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Underwood Legislation to Extend Health Care Tax Credits to be Voted on by House

Introduced legislation to extend expired health care tax credits for three more years.

“Through their own cruelty and neglect, Republicans have created a health care crisis that is forcing millions of families to start the new year with uncertainty and anxiety about the future of their health care”

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Underwood Details Systemic Issues During Inspections of ICE Detention and Processing Facilities in Chicago, Lombard, and Bunker Hill, Indiana

Conducted oversight inspections of ICE detention facilities in Illinois and Indiana.

“For months, the Trump Administration has trampled over our Constitution and failed to answer even the most basic questions about how they are conducting immigration enforcement”

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Underwood Condemns House Republicans for Failing American Families and Leaving Town Without Saving Health Care

Condemned House Republicans for delaying vote on ACA tax credit extension legislation.

“Health care is a human right, and for months we have called on Republicans to address this issue and give families peace of mind by making the incredibly popular tax credits from my legislation permanent”

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Underwood Announces New Office Location in DeKalb, Illinois

Announced new constituent services office opening in DeKalb, Illinois.

“Remaining accessible and listening to the 14th District has always been a top priority, and I’m thrilled to be opening a new community space in DeKalb”

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Underwood Introduces Strong Farms, Strong Future Act to Help Farmers Fight Climate Change, Cover Higher Costs

Introduced the Strong Farms, Strong Future Act to help farmers address climate change and rising costs.

“While Illinois farmers face the dual challenges of rising costs and a changing climate, this bipartisan legislation will make it easier for them to do what they do best: keep food on our tables and drive the economy of our entire nation”

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Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Require Baby Changing Stations in Community Health Centers

Introduced bipartisan bill requiring baby changing stations in community health centers.

“Every parent or caregiver who walks into a community health center should know that they’ll have a clean, accessible, and safe environment to take care of their kids”

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Underwood, Booker, Britt, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan NIH Improve Act to Codify Funding for Maternal Care & Mortality Research

Reintroduced bipartisan bill to authorize consistent NIH funding for maternal mortality research.

“Six years ago, we worked with the National Institutes of Health to start the IMPROVE Initiative to make smart investments in comprehensive research and evidence-based solutions that save moms’ lives and advance birth equity”

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Ranking Member Underwood Shares Report from Oversight Visit to ICE’s Broadview Processing Center

Conducted oversight visit to ICE detention facility in Illinois to investigate immigration enforcement practices.

“Families in our community are living with fear and confusion because of Operation Midway Blitz. They deserve answers about what is happening inside these facilities and what authority DHS is using”

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Underwood Condemns DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Operation Midway Blitz, in Speech Delivered from House Floor

Condemned DHS Secretary Noem and Operation Midway Blitz immigration enforcement actions.

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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Rename Plainfield Post Office in Honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.

Introduced legislation to rename Plainfield post office honoring fallen Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.

“Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. represents the best of our community. He was an extraordinary hero who served his country with strength and resilience”

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Underwood Calls for Illinois to Receive Rural Health Transformation Fund Dollars

Urged CMS to award Rural Health Transformation Fund dollars to Illinois to offset Medicaid cuts.

“The funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program will not offset the devastating cuts to health care that Republicans passed in their Big Ugly Bill”

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Underwood Introduces New Legislation to Prevent Health Care Cost Increase, Extend Tax Credits for Three Years

Introduced bill to extend health care tax credits through December 31, 2028.

“Republicans cannot continue to ignore the health care crisis that they’ve created. These popular tax credits will expire in just 42 days, and the cost increases that millions of Americans have been getting notices of will become reality”

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Underwood to Keep Fighting to Save Health Care

Announced opposition to continuing resolution lacking ACA tax credit extension.

“Republicans created this crisis, and I will not support a bill that fails to address the skyrocketing health care costs that millions of families are facing. If this reaches the House, I will vote NO.”

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Underwood Passes Bipartisan Amendment to Protect Job Corps Centers After Joliet Closure

Passed bipartisan amendment to protect Job Corps Centers from closure in appropriations bill.

“For so many of our kids Job Corps is the first place that they feel safe, supported, and believed in. It helps them find stability and purpose while equipping them with real-world skills and qualifications that employers are looking for”

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