Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 16/10/2026After months of frustration with the IRS, our team helped this family get her tax return in one week!! We are here to help, northern Illinois! If you need support with a federal agency visit underwood.house.gov 04416 44
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 20/03/2026Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. was an extraordinary hero. I’m so honored to lead this legislation to permanently commemorate his sacrifice and service. 76322 63
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 20/03/2026Good news! I secured over $11 million in federal funding for our community. Here are just some of the projects this funding will support: 1516046 160
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 19/03/2026@booker.senate.gov, @adams.house.gov, and I have officially reintroduced the Momnibus: 14 evidence-based bills to end the maternal health crisis in America and save moms’ lives. 514448 144
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 19/03/2026The #Momnibus is an evidence-based, comprehensive package of 14 bills designed to end our nation’s maternal health crisis. Learn more about each one here: linktr.ee/momnibus 18048 80
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 18/03/2026It's official: The #Momnibus has been introduced in the 119th Congress! 28524 85
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 18/03/2026My friends Charles and Gabby from 4Kira4Moms came to the Capitol today to celebrate the reintroduction of the #Momnibus, 14 historic pieces of legislation to end the maternal health crisis in America and save moms’ lives. f.io/yfWL44Hm 25015 50
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 17/03/2026I secured over $1 million in federal funding to deliver clean drinking water from Lake Michigan to Joliet. 623465 234
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 17/03/2026Honored to receive the 2026 YMCA Congressional Champion Award! I’m so proud of how our local YMCAs show up to support families in our community and am looking forward to continuing that important work together. 310730 107
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 13/03/2026Constituents are asking me, “What’s going on with funding for ICE?” Let me explain with my favorite treat from the 14th District. 13335168 335
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 11/03/2026I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what it was like viewing the unredacted Epstein Files. This was my experience: 20440215 440
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 10/03/2026Apparently, there’s enough money to give a blank check to ICE but not enough money to address flooding in our community. 5347133 347
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 04/03/2026Trump and Republicans in Congress worked night and day to deliver a huge tax break to billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Families in our community are the ones who are paying the price. 25328 53
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 03/03/2026I just viewed the Epstein files. A few things are clear: 1. Trump’s name is all over them. 2. The DOJ is breaking the law and denying the victims justice. 3. A single 3-hour viewing was not enough time. I will be back. If you have questions, let me know in the comments. 371659577 1.7K
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 01/03/2026The SNAP changes from Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill went into effect on February 1. Here’s what they could mean for you and your family: 18543 85
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 26/02/2026Exciting news! Our bill to honor Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. passed out of committee and is headed to the House floor! 17617 76
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 25/02/2026The President made it clear tonight he has no interest in solving the health care crisis that HE created. 13544186 544
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 25/02/2026My guest, Pastor Jennifer, joined me to remind us that the REAL State of the Union is a health care crisis that Donald Trump has created. 520059 200
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 25/02/2026Tonight, I want the President to tell the families in my community why he let the tax credits that helped them afford health care expire. 516759 167
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 24/02/2026Life is more expensive than ever. Millions of Americans are losing their health care. Our communities are living in fear. Donald Trump is going to come here and lie, but that is the REAL State of the Union. 1415449 154
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 23/02/2026Black History is American History, and our nation is a better place because of our culture and the extraordinary achievements of Black Americans. 38932 89
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 23/02/2026Republicans in Congress handed a blank check to Border Patrol and ICE in the Big Ugly Bill last summer. This is not about resources. This is about choices. 318280 182
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 20/02/2026Thrilled to welcome leaders from Waubonsee Community College, Joliet Junior College, and the College of DuPage to D.C.! 2519 51
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 19/02/2026I secured $850,000 in federal funding to expand the White Oak Library District in Will County. 516042 160
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 17/02/2026Trump’s new rule will make our nursing shortage worse and raise health care costs for everyone. 39654 96
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 14/02/2026Last weekend, I toured the St. Thomas Coast Guard Station to conduct oversight and hear directly from our Coasties on their medical needs. 1819 81
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 11/02/2026With the SAVE America Act, Republicans are taking voting rights away from 69 million women. Here's how: 10208127 208
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 11/02/2026Secretary Noem has not appeared before our committee since last year. That was before her agents killed Renée Good and Alex Pretti. Before Greg Bovino terrorized my constituents during Operation Midway Blitz. Before a 5-year-old boy was used as bait. So where is she today? 424195 241
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 10/02/2026I introduced two new bills to help local farmers sell fresh, locally grown food directly to families. 312156 121
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 09/02/2026My new bills work together to create new farmers’ markets in our communities and help families put fresh food on their tables. 16519 65
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 08/02/2026In December, I told you about how Trump’s Department of Education is stripping nurses of our professional status and making school more expensive. From now until March 2, we need you to raise your voice and submit a public comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20... 9481249 481
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 07/02/2026I secured $1.1 million in federal funding to help make sure Montgomery, Oswego, and Yorkville have clean and safe drinking water. 614532 145
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 07/02/2026POV: it’s the 3rd day of Black History Month and the Trump Administration is discriminating against Black farmers 39145 91
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 06/02/2026Whenever I walk by the portrait of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm in the Capitol, I’m reminded of her legacy, her impact, and her role in my life as one of my personal heroes. During Black History Month, I want to share that story with you. 11493165 493
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 05/02/2026No more masks. No more detaining U.S. citizens. No more racial profiling. The Department of Homeland Security is out of control and we are demanding accountability. 79232 92
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 28/01/2026This Valentine’s Day, join me in sharing some love with veterans in our community: make a video, drawing, card, or just share a short message of thanks. Submit your valentines here! forms.gle/fdatpSxRyriM... 57424 74
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 26/01/2026Join my team! Our office is accepting applications for a D.C.-based Maternal Health Intern that will help support my work as Co-Chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. Learn more and apply here: underwood.house.gov/services/int... 56846 68
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 23/01/2026Trade wars, tariffs, and tax breaks for billionaires – one year into Trump’s second term and Illinois families are paying the price. 13716 37
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 22/01/2026Far too many Americans are being denied their fundamental freedoms because of Republicans’ extreme agenda. Abortion is health care, and everyone deserves to have control over their own body. Today’s anniversary of Roe v. Wade is a reminder that this fight continues. 811230 112
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 16/01/2026Last week a strong bipartisan majority in the House passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for 3 years. But we need your help in the Senate: 316872 168
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 16/01/2026Spent an incredible day with an even more incredible group of students from our community who I had the honor of nominating to U.S. Service Academies! 0407 40
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 15/01/2026You’re invited to join us for the official opening of our DeKalb, Illinois office! RSVP here: bit.ly/underwoodope... 14511 45
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 15/01/2026Happy 118th Founders’ Day, to my Sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®! Here’s to 118 incredible years of service, sisterhood, and soaring higher together! 15610 56
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 08/01/2026Just left the House floor after we passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!! 2183290625 3.3K
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 08/01/2026Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years! 1810450906972 45.1K
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 08/01/2026I urge my colleagues to vote YES, save our health care, and extend these incredibly popular tax credits for 3 more years. 527955 279
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 08/01/2026Today we will finally vote on my bill to extend the incredibly popular health care tax credits from my legislation. 1234092 340
Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 07/01/2026This week we're voting on my bill to save health care and extend the ACA tax credits for 3 years. Here's an update on what you can expect: 610920 109