Rep. Lauren Underwood
@underwood.house.gov
Representing #IL14. Nurse, health enthusiast, advocate for the working families of Illinois.
The incredibly popular tax credits from my Health Care Affordability Act have been a lifeline for families.
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The incredibly popular tax credits from my Health Care Affordability Act have been a lifeline for families.
During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we honor the history, culture, and the contributions of all Native people and families in our northern Illinois community.
November 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we honor the history, culture, and the contributions of all Native people and families in our northern Illinois community.
Republican attacks on food for hungry families do not end with the government shutdown. Starting in December, SNAP recipients will experience changes to their benefits from the Big, Ugly Bill. Danielle from @fooddepository.bsky.social helped break it down:
November 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Republican attacks on food for hungry families do not end with the government shutdown. Starting in December, SNAP recipients will experience changes to their benefits from the Big, Ugly Bill. Danielle from @fooddepository.bsky.social helped break it down:
It feels like hard work is being rewarded less and the American Dream feels more out of reach than ever.
But instead of bringing down the cost of living like he promised, Trump is more focused on a tacky golden ballroom, starting trade wars, and giving taxpayer-funded bailouts to Argentina.
But instead of bringing down the cost of living like he promised, Trump is more focused on a tacky golden ballroom, starting trade wars, and giving taxpayer-funded bailouts to Argentina.
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It feels like hard work is being rewarded less and the American Dream feels more out of reach than ever.
But instead of bringing down the cost of living like he promised, Trump is more focused on a tacky golden ballroom, starting trade wars, and giving taxpayer-funded bailouts to Argentina.
But instead of bringing down the cost of living like he promised, Trump is more focused on a tacky golden ballroom, starting trade wars, and giving taxpayer-funded bailouts to Argentina.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Democracy isn’t just something that we have. It’s something we do – together.
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Democracy isn’t just something that we have. It’s something we do – together.
No matter where you get your health care — through your employer, Medicare, or Get Covered Illinois — your costs are going up because of the Republican health care crisis.
November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
No matter where you get your health care — through your employer, Medicare, or Get Covered Illinois — your costs are going up because of the Republican health care crisis.
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:
Republicans have no credibility on the issue of health care.
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Republicans have no credibility on the issue of health care.
A constituent asked me at a town hall what conversations with my Republican colleagues are like:
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A constituent asked me at a town hall what conversations with my Republican colleagues are like:
Our 10th town hall of the year is officially in the books! Thank you to everyone who came out in Naperville, asked questions, shared their thoughts, and said hi!
November 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Our 10th town hall of the year is officially in the books! Thank you to everyone who came out in Naperville, asked questions, shared their thoughts, and said hi!
Through my oversight work we uncovered that Secretary Noem is wasting $200 MILLION on not one, but TWO private planes. I'm demanding answers: linktr.ee/repunderwood
November 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Through my oversight work we uncovered that Secretary Noem is wasting $200 MILLION on not one, but TWO private planes. I'm demanding answers: linktr.ee/repunderwood
When the President has the power to terrorize American communities for his political purposes, it makes us all less safe. It makes us all less free.
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
When the President has the power to terrorize American communities for his political purposes, it makes us all less safe. It makes us all less free.
Today it was revealed that the Coast Guard would no longer classify swastikas and nooses as hate symbols. Unacceptable. I just met with Admiral Lunday, and got his committment to publish a new policy. Hate has no place in our armed services.
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Today it was revealed that the Coast Guard would no longer classify swastikas and nooses as hate symbols. Unacceptable. I just met with Admiral Lunday, and got his committment to publish a new policy. Hate has no place in our armed services.
Donald Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs. They lied. Families in Illinois have paid $766 so far this year because of Trump’s reckless policies.
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Donald Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs. They lied. Families in Illinois have paid $766 so far this year because of Trump’s reckless policies.
Health care is a human right, and House Democrats are not giving up the fight to save families from the crisis that Republicans have created.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Health care is a human right, and House Democrats are not giving up the fight to save families from the crisis that Republicans have created.
This moment requires your leadership. Look around your community. Find a table. Take a seat. And if there’s no seats available, as my hero Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once said, bring your own.
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This moment requires your leadership. Look around your community. Find a table. Take a seat. And if there’s no seats available, as my hero Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once said, bring your own.
I’ve hosted 10 town halls so far this year, stopping in each county of our northern Illinois community to share updates on everything I’m doing to protect our values and our community.
November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I’ve hosted 10 town halls so far this year, stopping in each county of our northern Illinois community to share updates on everything I’m doing to protect our values and our community.
I just introduced a new bill to rename our Post Office in Plainfield in honor of the legacy and service of my constituent, Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I just introduced a new bill to rename our Post Office in Plainfield in honor of the legacy and service of my constituent, Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.
On Veterans Day we honor all who served and reflect on the sacrifices they’ve made to our country. Here’s a look back at a ceremony we held for PFC Edward Bedno, a WWII veteran who I had the honor of presenting a long-overdue Bronze Star Medal to.
November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
On Veterans Day we honor all who served and reflect on the sacrifices they’ve made to our country. Here’s a look back at a ceremony we held for PFC Edward Bedno, a WWII veteran who I had the honor of presenting a long-overdue Bronze Star Medal to.
Honored to speak at Rush University’s 2025 Nursing Research Symposium in Naperville!
November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Honored to speak at Rush University’s 2025 Nursing Research Symposium in Naperville!
Today, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and I hosted @housedemocrats.bsky.social’s first ever press conference for new media and content creators at the Capitol.
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Today, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and I hosted @housedemocrats.bsky.social’s first ever press conference for new media and content creators at the Capitol.
We are in a Republican health care crisis.
November 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We are in a Republican health care crisis.
Wadee Alfayoumi brought so much joy and light to our community and he deserved to live a full & happy life. Instead, he was killed in a brutal attack driven by bigotry and bias.
Hate has no place in Illinois or our country & I’m honored to introduce this resolution that honors his life and memory.
Hate has no place in Illinois or our country & I’m honored to introduce this resolution that honors his life and memory.
November 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Wadee Alfayoumi brought so much joy and light to our community and he deserved to live a full & happy life. Instead, he was killed in a brutal attack driven by bigotry and bias.
Hate has no place in Illinois or our country & I’m honored to introduce this resolution that honors his life and memory.
Hate has no place in Illinois or our country & I’m honored to introduce this resolution that honors his life and memory.
Not on our watch.
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Not on our watch.