STATEMENT FROM LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR CONGRESS

November 12, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL -- Congresswoman Lauren Underwood released the following statement after AP announced its projection in the IL-14 Congressional race:

"I am honored to be reelected to represent Illinois' beautiful 14th District in Congress. This was a tough race under some very difficult circumstances, and I want to say thank you to my supporters, the voters, and our elections officials for their diligent work."

"We face urgent challenges as a community and a country. I remain focused on getting results: protecting our families, ensuring a robust economic recovery, and lowering the cost of health care. Whether you voted for me or not, I pledge to represent every member of this community. That’s my responsibility, and I take it seriously. It's a privilege to bring northern Illinois voices and values to Washington and I can’t wait to build upon all that we’ve accomplished, together."

STATEMENT FROM LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR CONGRESS

November 4, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL -- Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's reelection campaign released the following statement, attributable to Lauren Underwood for Congress spokeswoman Andra Belknap:

"Votes are still being counted in this race and this race remains too close to call. We're excited to see record-breaking voter turnout across this community, and commend our county clerks offices for their work during this unprecedented election."

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD RELEASES FINAL AD OF 2020 REELECTION CAMPAIGN 

October 27, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL – With just one week left until November 3rd, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood released the final campaign ad of her 2020 reelection campaign Tuesday. The 60-second ad, “Keep Fighting” spotlights the hard work northern Illinois residents do every day: as parents, business owners, and community members.

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD UNVEILS ADDITIONAL AD BUY IN IL-14 REELECTION CAMPAIGN

October 23, 2020

ST CHARLES, IL – With fewer than two weeks until Election Day, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood released a new campaign ad Friday. The 30-second ad, “Bill”, highlights the story of an independent contractor who has battled type 2 diabetes for nearly 30 years.

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD PASSES A FOURTH PIECE OF LEGISLATION INTO LAW

October 21, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL -- Legislation authored by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to address the national veterans' suicide crisis was signed into law by President Trump Tuesday. The Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act (H.R. 2372) passed both houses of Congress with unanimous support. Underwood, a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, has focused on ensuring high-quality mental health and reproductive health care for veterans.

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES SPANISH LANGUAGE WEBSITE, OUTREACH

October 21, 2020

ST CHARLES, IL – Congresswoman Lauren Underwood unveiled her Spanish language campaign website today. Underwood is committed to reaching and representing all of her constituents, regardless of the language they speak. Lauren Underwood for Congress has hosted nearly twenty Spanish language phonebank events to connect with the thousands of Spanish speakers in Illinois' 14th District over the course of the campaign.

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD RAISES MORE THAN $1.8 MILLION DURING 3RD QUARTER OF 2020

October 15, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL -- Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced today that she raised $1.8 million in campaign funds during the third FEC fundraising quarter of 2020. Underwood's quarter three fundraising brings her to a total of $6.7 million for the 2020 election cycle.

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES NEW AD BUY IN IL-14 REELECTION CAMPAIGN

October 15, 2020

ST CHARLES, IL – With fewer than three weeks until Nov. 3, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood released a new campaign ad Thursday. The 30-second ad, “Darcy” highlights the story of a young girl with Type One Diabetes. Insulin costs have risen swiftly in the United States, leading families like Darcy's to spend hundreds of dollars each month on this life-saving medication.

REP. UNDERWOOD'S BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM DOMESTIC TERRORISM PASSES HOUSE

OCTOBER 1, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL -- Congresswoman Lauren Underwood passed bipartisan legislation through the House of Representatives Wednesday to strengthen rural and suburban communities' ability to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and targeted violence. …

REP. UNDERWOOD APPOINTED CHAIR OF U.S. HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND INNOVATION

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood was appointed Chairwoman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation today by House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson. She is the youngest woman of color ever appointed to the position. …

VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN ENDORSES CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR REELECTION

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL — On the first day of early voting in Illinois, Vice President Joe Biden has announced his enthusiastic endorsement of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s reelection in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District. Biden’s endorsement comes on the heels of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Northwest Herald, and the Daily Herald all endorsing Underwood for reelection. …

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES FINAL SLATE OF FARM TEAM PAC ENDORSEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood today announced her support for 18 additional candidates under her political action committee (PAC), the Farm Team PAC. One day prior to the beginning of early voting, Underwood has now thrown her support behind 45 candidates for state and local office in northern Illinois.

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES FIRST AD BUY OF IL-14 REELECTION CAMPAIGN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

ST CHARLES, IL – Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced her first ad buy of the General Election Thursday. The 30-second ad, “Everywhere,” highlights Underwood’s accessibility to her constituents and her ability to cut through the partisanship in Washington to pass meaningful legislation, such as the Lower Insulin Costs Now Act, into law. 

Watch the ad here.

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU ENDORSES CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR REELECTION

September 1, 2020

ST CHARLES, IL – Farmer trustees representing county Farm Bureaus in the 14th Congressional District today announced their support for Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's reelection.

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES NEW FARM TEAM PAC ENDORSEMENTS

August 20, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood today announced her support for nine new candidates under her political action committee (PAC), the Farm Team PAC. With today's announcement, Underwood has endorsed 27 local candidates ahead of the November 3rd General Election.

STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD ON THE BIDEN-HARRIS TICKET

August 12, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris ticket:

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ENDORSES CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR REELECTION

AUGUST 3, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL — Former President Barack Obama today announced his formal endorsement of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's reelection campaign. 

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD PASSES BIPARTISAN HEALTH CARE & CHILD CARE LEGISLATION THROUGH THE HOUSE

JULY 31, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood scored multiple bipartisan victories for northern Illinois families in Congress this week, as she continues to fight for families struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD FIGHTS FOR IMPROVED HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN VETERANS

JULY 24, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's ACE Veterans Act to expand veterans’ access to contraceptive health care was considered by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs during a legislative hearing on Thursday -- a key legislative step that occurs prior to a bill's consideration by the full House of Representatives.

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Reelection Campaign

JULY 15, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced today that her reelection campaign raised more than $1.2 million in campaign funds during the second fundraising quarter of 2020, bringing her to a total of $4.9 million raised for the 2020 election cycle with more than $3 million cash on hand.

Rep. Underwood Delivers for the 14th with Passage of Legislation to Lower Health Care Premiums

June 30, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL — The U.S. House of Representatives voted Monday evening to approve the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. The legislation, approved with bipartisan support, would expand access to high-quality, affordable health care for northern Illinois families while shoring up health care protections for all Americans in the face of the Trump administration’s continued assaults on the Affordable Care Act.

Congresswoman Underwood Announces Formation of New PAC and Endorsement of State and Local Candidates

February 22, 2020

OSWEGO, IL — Today, U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced she is endorsing several candidates under her newly established Political Action Committee (PAC) the Farm Team PAC, which is dedicated to electing exceptional candidates to state and local office across the 14th congressional district.

Brady Endorses Rep. Lauren Underwood for Re-election: An Informed Voice with a Proven Record

January 22, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Brady has endorsed Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) in her campaign for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020.

Underwood Campaign Leads with over 5,500 Petition Signatures Supporting her Re-Election

November 26, 2019

OSWEGO, IL — Today, U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) released the following statement announcing her campaign filed over seven times the number of signatures required by the Illinois State Board of Elections collecting a total of 5,530 petition signatures.