Lauren Underwood

Congressmember Lauren Underwood Slams the Trump Administration’s Continued Assault on Americans’ Health Care

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) WASHINGTON –  Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) responded to the Department of Justice’s newly filed brief in Texas v. United States, in which the Administration asks the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions along with every protection and benefit of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As the Administration works to limit access to health care and protections under the ACA, Underwood continues to offer solutions to help improve the ACA and lower healthcare costs for the American people. “This weekend marks two years since House Republicans cruelly celebrated their vote

LAUREN UNDERWOOD INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS, BAN “JUNK” INSURANCE PLANS

WASHINGTON –Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today introduced legislation with Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Steven Horsford (NV-4), and Gwen Moore (WI-4) that would help protect Americans with pre-existing conditions by overturning an Administration rule that expands limited duration insurance, commonly known as “junk plans.”  In August, the Administration finalized a rule that expanded short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans that do not have to offer patient protections like coverage for pre-existing conditions or essential health benefits like maternity care, prescription drugs, and hospitalization that the Affordable Care Act requires. “A pre-existing condition shouldn’t be some

REP. LAUREN UNDERWOOD APPOINTED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) made the following statement after she was appointed by her colleagues to serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 116th Congress. “Our country faces a broad range of threats to our security. It is an honor to represent the people of the Illinois 14th District and the broader region as I work with my colleagues to protect all Americans from threats to our infrastructure, public health, cybersecurity, and elections, and ensure we maintain safe and secure borders,” said Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. “I look forward to using my experience in emergency

Harris at Spelman College: “Go forward unburdened, unwavering, and undaunted by the fight”

This past week, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris delivered remarks at Spelman College, America’s oldest private, historically Black liberal arts college for women, as part of the school’s annual Homecoming weekend. Speaking to students from Spelman College and the Atlanta University Center, Harris emphasized the urgency of the current political moment, highlighted the importance of young women of color taking on leadership roles, and drew from her own experiences to suggest how young women can remain undaunted by the challenges ahead.