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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 5h

Democrats are the party of action, accountability, and affordability. Republicans are the party of tax breaks for billionaires, raising your health care costs, and following every whim of Donald Trump.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This Congress, I am proud to say that I have passed four bills through the House. Not because I compromise my values, not because the legislation is a “gimme,” But because I show up every day and work hard for our community.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In case you missed it, @electdemocrats.bsky.social announced another round of Red to Blue candidates! These candidates are fighting for their districts and we know they'll deliver BIG DEMOCRATIC VICTORIES this November. Join us on our journey to flip the House: underwood.link/925R2BUpdate

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The GOP *knows* their votes to cut SNAP and Medicaid and give their billionaire donors a tax break are extremely unpopular — that's why we need to elect @joannamendoza.com!

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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tampa, I’m coming to see y’all Sunday with @laurenunderwood.bsky.social, Val Demings, Michele Rayner, Gwen Myers, and Diane Hart-Lowman. Come spend some time with us and bring somebody with you. 🗓️ Sept. 27 at 4 PM 🔗 angie4us.com/AllHandsTPA

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We need a Congress willing to protect the American people with guardrails on AI & data center transparency — right now we have a Speaker of the House who just wants to go home.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Early voting in Illinois begins today! With less than 40 days until our Midterm Elections, it's crucial we make our voices heard to put an end to Trump's corruption. Check your registration status and make a plan to vote today — visit iwillvote.com to learn more.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social knows firsthand how important programs like SNAP and Medicaid are to families — he grew up relying on them. Now, he's running to give Southern Minnesota the representation in Congress it deserves—one that puts its needs first. Check it out: bit.ly/46FfukW

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Despite Donald Trump’s attempts to sow chaos with frivolous lawsuits, voting by mail remains a safe, effective way to cast your ballot. If you want to vote at home, make a plan TODAY. Request your ballot early, and return it quickly. I encourage utilizing drop boxes!

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Trump administration has decimated the Department of Education, depriving our students and educators at all levels of the critical resources they need to thrive. Here's an overview of what I think we need to do to help fix the Department when we retake the majority:

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As AI tools become more prolific, I want folks to remember these are not HIPAA-protected platforms. Your sensitive health data is YOURS alone — period. PLEASE don't share your diagnosis and private medical information with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill will cause 300 rural hospital closures across the country — 24 of them are in Illinois. Their vote to give billionaires a tax break instead of protecting Medicaid and Medicare is unacceptable & will directly impact our community here in Northern Illinois.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Trump has now refunded $128 billion dollars from his tariffs to corporations. Tariffs he created, made Americans pay for, and then returned right back to his donors. We paid, and his friends cashed in.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Manny has worked hard his entire life just to survive –– and now he wants to work even harder to make sure all Coloradans can make it too. From restoring the ACA tax credits to funding SNAP, @mannyrutinel.bsky.social has a plan to make sure every family can afford to live in his community.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Eight years ago, I made a promise to the district I call home: I’d fight hard for IL-14. Since then, I’ve secured $1.7 BILLION in federal investment back to northern Illinois — for clean water, for the safety of our country, and for our hard-working families.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Matt knows that when we organize, we win. As their Representative and as their neighbor, I stand with Teamsters Local 179 as they push for a new, fair, and equal union contract.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In less than 50 days, we have a chance to hold Trump and the GOP accountable for their cuts to Medicare, SNAP, and the war of choice in Iran. TODAY, make sure you're registered to vote ahead of November 3rd at iwillvote.com

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's true — Trump's unpopular, unnecessary war is draining our munition supply. Loyalists like Hegseth continue to deny our brave service members food, mental health support, and suitable living and working conditions while deployed in the Middle East. The war in Iran must end!

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The average family in America: Pays $500 more for gas because of Trump’s war of choice in Iran Pays $695 more for rent because of the GOP’s inflation Pays $1,000 more for health care because of the Big Ugly Bill This administration has made living more expensive.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

@bobharvie-pa.bsky.social is running for Congress because he understands the promise of the American dream his grandfathers had, and he wants to deliver that for the next generation. Listen to our full conversation here (or watch on YouTube!): bit.ly/4g8bQ8I

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I don't feel safe when Trump, a convicted felon, pardons his friends and covers up the Epstein files. I don’t feel safe when ICE is snatching neighbors and violating our constitutional rights. The right to vote hasn’t been more important – make a plan to vote before 11/3.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

From my first day in Congress, delivering for IL-14 has been my top priority. I recently secured $1.09 million to update the infrastructure to bring Lake Michigan water to Yorkville, Oswego, and Montgomery. Kendall County families deserve access to safe, clean drinking water.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My Republican opponent, Jim Marter, was at the Midterm Convention in Dallas, praising Donald Trump for cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. Guess he’s getting ready to sell IL-14 out to the highest bidder.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

After 87 town halls, I have a direct pulse on what IL-14 families need. Health care. Lower costs. Clean water. Good jobs. I bring those concerns back to Washington with me every day.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! Unions fought for decades to build the American middle class, and I am honored to fight alongside them as they keep fighting for working families.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hinckley now has a brand new public library in the center of town – and I got to check it out at their Grand Opening! We were honored to provide $1.8M in Community Project Funding grants to help build this incredible new community space and resource for kids and adults alike.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Prime Healthcare's decision to close OBGYN units in our district is profit-driven, puts THOUSANDS of mothers at risk, and will cost health care professionals their jobs. 1-in-3 IL counties are a maternity care desert, and our moms need more support — not less.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I am proud to stand with nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago and National Nurses United as they strike today. Speaking up and advocating for your patients should never result in retaliation from your employer.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Still feeling the energy from my trip to Arizona! Arizona's 6th deserves someone who cares deeply about them, will fight for their interests, and will actually be present in their community. @joannamendoza.com is that fighter. Read more about our visit here: underwood.link/0902Mendoza

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Folks, we are less than 65 days away from the Midterms — and the @electdemocrats.bsky.social announced another round of Red-to-Blue candidates! Across the country, we're excited to deliver BIG DEMOCRATIC VICTORIES this November. Join us on our journey to flip the House: underwood.link/831R2BUpdate

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Less than 100 days out, we are fighting for an affordable America - that's the heart of the issue this November. While Republicans continue to raise the cost of goods, gas, and health care, our candidates are fighting to restore a world working families can afford to live in.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I work for you – not the billionaires who got a front row seat at Donald Trump's inauguration, not the lobbyists in DC. Everything I do is for you, Illinois 14!

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Trump’s Big Ugly Bill has gutted SNAP benefits and taken the food out of starving kids' mouths. Feeding hungry children should never be political.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Republicans have complete control of Congress – and what are they using it for? ✅Cut Medicaid ✅Cut taxes for Billionaires ✅Cut a blank check for war with Iran Notice how fighting for working families is not on the list?

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Democrats and Republicans do not agree on much right now. But we agree that a senior fighting addiction should be able to get treatment. I am proud to introduce the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act with colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It has been horrifying to watch this Republican health care crisis unfold – making life more expensive for our community. I have dedicated my career to expanding access to affordable health care – and I will keep fighting until everyone has the care they need.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A $20 co-pay does not become a $60 co-pay by accident. The Republicans in Congress let the ACA tax credits expire and made everyone's health care more expensive. I fought to create the ACA tax credits, and I’m going to keep fighting until they’re permanent

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Social Security's trust fund is now projected to run out a year earlier than last year's estimate. The reason? Tax provisions outlined in the Big Ugly Bill. We must save Social Security!

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's been 9 years since I first launched my campaign for Congress. Thank you, IL-14, for believing in me and electing the youngest Black woman to Congress in 2018. I am honored to keep representing and fighting for you in Washington.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I questioned Kristi Noem for buying two private jets with your tax dollars—now she’s gone. I held the ICE director accountable for his department’s failures—now he’s gone too. When we’re back in the majority, the Trump Administration will be held accountable.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Nobody is asking for handouts, they just want a shot at the American Dream. Democrats are fighting for working families everywhere — that's what we do. And Johnny Garcia is bringing that fight to Texas. Check out the full interview: underwood.link/Garcia

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

19 pieces of legislation and counting. Some Members of Congress measure their term in years served and viral moments, but I measure mine in legislation signed and dollars delivered to my community.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Mendota families were driving hours for basic medical care. So I fought to bring home $1,015,000 to fix that. Medical. Dental. Behavioral health. All under one roof for Illinois families. Rural communities deserve world-class care close to home.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We have 12 new Districts in Play! Check out my new Substack post about the expansion of our battleground: underwood.link/0806DiP

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Expansion of the Districts in Play

The DCCC announced 12 new Districts in Play today!

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Happy 65th Birthday to @barackobama.bsky.social! I am honored to work alongside you in this fight for our democracy and affordable health care!

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This is Jim Marter’s fourth time running for IL-14. Still an election denier. Still without a plan to make life more affordable. Still has not shown up for a single working family in our community. But sure. Maybe the fourth time's the charm.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

WATCH: Marabel explains why Trump's Department of Education rule limiting the borrowing amounts for graduate nursing students will cut off qualified would-be nurses from pursuing these degrees. This ruling is going to impact our nursing force pipeline in so many dangerous ways.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A DeKalb school bus driver now has to visit a food pantry to make ends meet. She works. She budgets. She still can't cover groceries for her family. This isn't a personal failure. Republicans' cut SNAP in the Big Ugly Bill, hurting hard-working families in our community.

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