Lauren Underwood

Did you know: I introduced two new bills this year to create new farmers’ markets in our community and help families put fresh food on their tables?

Today, I’m voting to stop more U.S. funding for the Israeli military. Watch my conversation with @leighanncaldwelldc

Tomorrow, I’m voting to stop more U.S. funding for the Israeli military.

This week I got a sneak peek of @chp_of_illinois’ newest clinic in the Illinois Valley!!! Supporting our rural health care system is so essential, and I am so excited to secure more than $1 millio...

I secured $550,000 for Expanding Hope and Reducing Hunger to expand their food pantry in LaSalle so they can serve more families in our community.

One year after Republicans in Washington passed the Big Ugly Bill, working families are sicker and poorer while billionaires and big corporations are richer and more powerful.

I’ve heard from too many families who have lost older relatives to addiction and substance use disorders. We cannot accept this as a new normal. My new bipartisan legislation with @reppaultonko, @r...

Happy Independence Day, Illinois! Our nation was born with a promise of liberty and justice for all. This 4th of July we remember the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedoms as we keep work...

Women deserve access to quality healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy. Cuts to maternal health, family planning services, and lifesaving research put women and their families at risk. ...

Trump and Republicans had no problem cutting $1 TRILLION from healthcare to line the pockets of their wealthy donors. Their priorities are NOT with hardworking American families.

Temperatures across our community are dangerously high - please stay safe! If you need help locating a cooling center near you please call my office: (630) 549-2190

Four years ago, my Farmers Fighting Climate Change Act was signed into law. It’s been lowering costs and helping IL farmers ever since, and I’m so proud to share this new report on our progress. Li...

The #Momnibus is an evidence-based, comprehensive package of 14 bills designed to end our nation’s maternal health crisis. Learn more about each one at the link in bio.

From real stories to real solutions, this conversation was about showing up, speaking out, and building healthier outcomes for moms and babies together. Our 3rd Annual Dads Got Something To Say E...

Four years after extremists took away a fundamental right with Dobbs, we continue to fight. Because abortion is health care, and we deserve #ReproductiveFreedomNOW

I secured over $1 million in federal funding to replace water pipes in Oglesby and make sure our community’s drinking water is clean and safe.

Republicans’ SNAP cuts could lead to 30,200 preventable deaths in Illinois.

The cost of health care is out of control, and too many families aren’t getting the care they need because it’s too expensive. @repkimschrier, @anguskingmaine, and I have a bill to help fix it:

After 14 years of success, Dreamers deserve permanent protections—not uncertainty. #DACA #HomeIsHere #Dreamers

ALL of us have a role to play in ending our nation’s maternal health crisis. An incredible group of Dadvocates from @4kira4moms joined us in Washington for the 3rd annual “Dads Got Something to Say...