Rep. Lauren Underwood
@underwood.house.gov
Representing #IL14. Nurse, health enthusiast, advocate for the working families of Illinois.
This 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.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:42 PM
This 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...
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Join 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...
Learn more and apply here: underwood.house.gov/services/int...
January 26, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Join 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...
Learn more and apply here: underwood.house.gov/services/int...
The health care savings from my legislation led to the LOWEST uninsured rate in American history and helped 4 in 5 Americans find health care for $10 or less a month.
The Senate needs to act and restore these tax credits immediately.
The Senate needs to act and restore these tax credits immediately.
January 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The health care savings from my legislation led to the LOWEST uninsured rate in American history and helped 4 in 5 Americans find health care for $10 or less a month.
The Senate needs to act and restore these tax credits immediately.
The Senate needs to act and restore these tax credits immediately.
Trade wars, tariffs, and tax breaks for billionaires – one year into Trump’s second term and Illinois families are paying the price.
January 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Trade wars, tariffs, and tax breaks for billionaires – one year into Trump’s second term and Illinois families are paying the price.
Far 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.
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.
January 22, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Far 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.
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.
Reposted by Rep. Lauren Underwood
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
One year ago, President Trump took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he used the presidency to enrich himself, the @nytimes editorial board writes. This is how Trump has pocketed at least $1.4 billion.
One year ago, President Trump took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he used the presidency to enrich himself, the @nytimes editorial board writes. This is how Trump has pocketed at least $1.4 billion.
Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
nyti.ms
January 20, 2026 at 5:20 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
One year ago, President Trump took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he used the presidency to enrich himself, the @nytimes editorial board writes. This is how Trump has pocketed at least $1.4 billion.
One year ago, President Trump took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he used the presidency to enrich himself, the @nytimes editorial board writes. This is how Trump has pocketed at least $1.4 billion.
The 2026 Homeland Security funding bill that the House is voting on this week is an easy NO for me. It’s a blank check with no accountability for DHS’s outrageous abuses.
January 20, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The 2026 Homeland Security funding bill that the House is voting on this week is an easy NO for me. It’s a blank check with no accountability for DHS’s outrageous abuses.
Reposted by Rep. Lauren Underwood
Steve’s family soybean farm in Yorkville is feeling the impact of Trump’s devastating tariffs:
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Steve’s family soybean farm in Yorkville is feeling the impact of Trump’s devastating tariffs:
Last month, I demanded entry to ICE facilities in Illinois & Indiana. People deserve to know the truth about what’s happening in our communities, how federal resources are being used in their name, & how these operations are run.
Read my oversight report
here: underwood.house.gov/media/press-...
Read my oversight report
here: underwood.house.gov/media/press-...
Underwood Details Systemic Issues During Inspections of ICE Detention and Processing Facilities in Chicago, Lombard, and Bunker Hill, Indiana
BUNKER HILL, IN. — Today, Representative Lauren Underwood of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee conducted an oversight visit with staff to the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunke...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Last month, I demanded entry to ICE facilities in Illinois & Indiana. People deserve to know the truth about what’s happening in our communities, how federal resources are being used in their name, & how these operations are run.
Read my oversight report
here: underwood.house.gov/media/press-...
Read my oversight report
here: underwood.house.gov/media/press-...
What’s the Senate waiting for?
January 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
What’s the Senate waiting for?
Last 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:
January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Last 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:
Spent 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!
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Spent 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!
You’re invited to join us for the official opening of our DeKalb, Illinois office! RSVP here: bit.ly/underwoodope...
January 15, 2026 at 9:33 PM
You’re invited to join us for the official opening of our DeKalb, Illinois office! RSVP here: bit.ly/underwoodope...
Happy 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!
Here’s to 118 incredible years of service, sisterhood, and soaring higher together!
January 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Happy 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!
Here’s to 118 incredible years of service, sisterhood, and soaring higher together!
Just left the House floor after we passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!!
January 8, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Just left the House floor after we passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!!
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
I urge my colleagues to vote YES, save our health care, and extend these incredibly popular tax credits for 3 more years.
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM
I urge my colleagues to vote YES, save our health care, and extend these incredibly popular tax credits for 3 more years.
Today we will finally vote on my bill to extend the incredibly popular health care tax credits from my legislation.
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Today we will finally vote on my bill to extend the incredibly popular health care tax credits from my legislation.
This 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:
January 7, 2026 at 8:39 PM
This 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:
My friend @libradunn1.bsky.social and I got together today to reflect on January 6th:
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 PM
My friend @libradunn1.bsky.social and I got together today to reflect on January 6th:
Republicans have created a health care crisis.
January 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Republicans have created a health care crisis.
Another incredible year serving the community I love most as your Representative in Congress! Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Another incredible year serving the community I love most as your Representative in Congress! Happy New Year!
My two bipartisan bills would address the biggest challenges Illinois farmers tell me they're facing today.
December 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My two bipartisan bills would address the biggest challenges Illinois farmers tell me they're facing today.
Millions of Americans are about to see their health care costs skyrocket, but instead of voting on my bill to save health care, the Republican Speaker sent the entire House home for the holidays.
December 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Millions of Americans are about to see their health care costs skyrocket, but instead of voting on my bill to save health care, the Republican Speaker sent the entire House home for the holidays.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! I’m so thankful to able to serve you and your family in Congress. I hope everyone has a peaceful day with family and loved ones.
December 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! I’m so thankful to able to serve you and your family in Congress. I hope everyone has a peaceful day with family and loved ones.