Ranking Member Underwood Shares Updates with Community Following Briefing on Illinois Operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Received ICE briefing on surge operations in Illinois and shared updates with community.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community. Like all Illinoisans, I’ve been concerned and alarmed by reporting about ICE’s conduct and operations in our state under Donald Trump”

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La Miembro de Mayor Rango Underwood Comparte Actualizaciones con la Comunidad Tras una Sesión Informativa sobre las Operaciones de Illinois de la Oficina de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE. UU.

Received ICE briefing on surge operations in Illinois and shared updates with community (Spanish version).

“Todos merecen sentirse seguros en su comunidad. Como todos los habitantes de Illinois, me he sentido preocupada y alarmada por los reportes sobre la conducta y operaciones de ICE en nuestro estado bajo Donald Trump”

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ICYMI: House Democrats Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Repeal Trump Health Care Cuts

Introduced legislation to extend ACA tax credits and repeal Trump health care cuts.

“As a direct result of Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, millions of American families will soon be getting notices that the cost of their health coverage for next year will be skyrocketing”

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Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Funding Bill

Opposed FY2026 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill for cutting health, education and worker protection programs.

“desire to please a political base will result in death and disability for vulnerable children and adults.”

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Underwood Announces Summer Town Hall Series Across Illinois’ 14th District

Announced summer town hall series across Illinois' 14th District throughout August.

“We have held more than 60 town hall meetings since I came to Congress, and I look forward to our summer series every year”

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Rep. Underwood Slams Donald Trump and House Republicans for Exploding the Cost of Health Coverage

Criticized Trump and House Republicans for allowing ACA premium tax credits to expire.

“The cost of health care coverage for working families is about to explode as a direct result of Republicans’ refusal to extend these popular tax credits”

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Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

Delivered remarks opposing Republican spending bill and calling for housing and transit affordability.

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Ranking Member Lauren Underwood Demands Answers from ICE and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Alleged ICE Activity in Joliet Last Week

Demanded answers from ICE on alleged enforcement actions in Illinois.

“these allegations are a flagrant violation of law enforcement’s responsibility to prioritize community safety, minimize potential risks to civilians and officers involved in operations, and operate with extreme care and sensitivity for child welfare.”

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Underwood Introduces Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act to Strengthen Health Care in Rural America

Introduced bipartisan bill to prioritize funding for rural hospital facilities.

“Republicans just passed the largest cut to health care in American history, and now hundreds of rural health care facilities are projected to close. We must act immediately to address the significant challenges that people in our rural communities are facing in accessing quality health care”

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Underwood Secures More Than $1.6 Million in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing, Environmental Cleanup, and Research

Secured $1.6 million in federal funding for affordable housing, environmental cleanup, and research.

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Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Funding Bill to Highlight Republicans’ Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

Criticized Republican fiscal year 2026 Legislative Branch funding bill for cutting oversight.

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Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at Defense Funding Bill Markup to Highlight How Republican Funding Bill Undermines Military Readiness and Democracy at Home and Abroad

Opposed 2026 Defense appropriations bill for undermining military readiness and banning transgender service.

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Underwood’s Bipartisan Baby Changing on Board Act Passes House

Baby Changing On Board Act requiring baby changing stations on new Amtrak trains passed House.

“Parents and caregivers shouldn’t have to worry about whether there’s a safe, clean place to care for their kids while traveling”

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Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Markup to Highlight How Republican Funding Bill Undermines Veterans’ Benefits and Care

Opposed 2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill for underfunding veterans benefits.

“veterans that use the center for mental health issues are having anxiety attacks over the issues at the VA.”

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Ranking Member Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup to Highlight How Republican Funding Bill Weakens National Security and Makes Americans More Vulnerable to Terrorism

Criticized Republican Homeland Security funding bill for weakening national security and violating civil liberties.

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Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at Agriculture Subcommittee Markup to Highlight How Republicans are Increasing Costs for Farmers and Rural Communities

Opposed FY2026 Agriculture appropriations bill for cutting public health and rural funding.

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Underwood Announces $26 Million for Local Priorities Selected for Community Project Funding

Announced 15 community projects selected for $26 million in federal funding consideration.

“Making sure that our community's needs are reflected in federal funding has always been a top priority of mine in Washington”

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Voices of the People: Reps. Lauren Underwood and Maxwell Frost to Host Community Conversation in Joliet

Announced community conversation in Joliet on civic engagement and protecting community values.

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Underwood Introduces Health Coverage for IVF Act to Make Fertility Treatment More Affordable and Accessible

Introduced bill to make fertility treatment and IVF more affordable by adding to ACA essential health benefits.

“No one should be priced out of the treatment and health care that can help them have a baby. Millions of Americans use treatments like IVF to plan their families and find relief from the painful and often heartbreaking experience of struggling to conceive, and they deserve our support”

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Ranking Member Lauren Underwood Remarks at Immigration and Customs Enforcement Oversight Hearing

Delivered remarks at ICE oversight hearing questioning agency operations since January 20.

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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Make Fertility Treatments More Affordable and Accessible

Introduced legislation to expand fertility treatment coverage under Health Savings Accounts.

“No one should be priced out of the treatment and health care that can help them achieve their dream of starting a family. Millions of Americans use fertility treatments to grow their families and find relief from the painful and often heartbreaking experience of infertility, and they deserve our support”

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Ranking Member Lauren Underwood Demands Full Accounting of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Taxpayer-Funded Travel to Illinois

Requested accounting of DHS Secretary Noem's taxpayer-funded travel to Illinois press conference.

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Ranking Member Lauren Underwood Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Trump Administration’s Failure to Follow the Law

Questioned DHS Secretary on Trump Administration's illegal freeze and termination of federal grants.

“[We are] three months into this Administration, [and] America is more vulnerable than it has ever been. Our homeland is not secure. The Trump Administration’s actions have pushed us to an unprecedented and sobering moment. America is a democracy, not a dictatorship.”

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Underwood, Fetterman, Sherrill, Titus, Cherfilus-McCormick Lead Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception

Introduced bill to expand contraceptive access by allowing year-long prescriptions instead of three-month supplies.

“Expanding access to contraception is a critical part of protecting the health and lives of millions of women who have seen their access to care jeopardized by extreme Republicans’ attacks on reproductive freedom”

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Underwood’s Bipartisan Baby Changing on Board Act Passes Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

House committee passed bill requiring baby changing stations on new Amtrak trains.

“Parents and caregivers shouldn’t have to worry about whether there’s a safe and clean place to care for their kids while traveling”

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