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Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

6/13/2026, 7:40 AM

Lauren Underwood Congressional Service

Lauren Underwood is a United States Congresswomen for the state of Illinois. Lauren currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and has served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Lauren Underwood has participated in over 1315 voting sessions, sponsored over 125 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1095 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Lauren Underwood advocates for policies that support middle-class families, job creation, workforce development, and fair wages. She supports infrastructure investment and policies designed to boost economic growth and equality.


Agriculture

Centrist

Underwood supports strengthening the agricultural economy by providing support and resources to farmers. She advocates for sustainable farming practices and access to affordable credit for farmers.


Immigration

Liberal

Underwood supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for DACA recipients. She advocates for humane treatment of immigrants and strengthened border security.


Education

Liberal

Underwood supports increasing funding for public schools, making higher education more affordable, and expanding access to early childhood education. She advocates for reducing student loan debt.


Energy

Liberal

Underwood supports investment in renewable energy sources and transitioning to a clean energy economy. She advocates for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and increasing energy efficiency.


Climate change

Liberal

Underwood recognizes climate change as a critical issue and supports legislation to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and address environmental justice. She advocates for meeting international climate commitments.


Healthcare

Liberal

Underwood is a strong proponent of expanding access to affordable healthcare. She supports protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug prices, and ensuring coverage for pre-existing conditions.


Housing

Liberal

Underwood advocates for affordable housing initiatives and policies that address housing discrimination. She supports federal investments in housing development and assistance for low-income families.


Transportation

Liberal

Underwood supports investing in modernizing infrastructure, including public transportation systems. She advocates for policies that address transportation accessibility and efficiency.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Underwood supports enhancing healthcare and services for veterans, including mental health support, job training, and access to education. She advocates for reducing homelessness among veterans.


Voting rights

Liberal

Underwood supports measures to expand voting access, such as automatic voter registration and vote-by-mail options. She advocates for legislation to protect against voter suppression and ensure fair elections.

Contact Lauren Underwood

Phone Number

(202) 225-2976


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2228 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 9310June 13, 2026
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 9260June 13, 2026
Small Business Technological Act of 2025
Bill HR 915June 13, 2026
Secure America Act
Bill S 2June 13, 2026
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Bill S 567June 13, 2026
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
Bill S 162June 13, 2026
Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act
Bill S 4660June 13, 2026
Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act
Bill S 4638June 13, 2026
Ensuring Disaster Recovery and Resilience for Specialty Crops Act
Bill S 4661June 13, 2026
Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026
Bill S 4573June 13, 2026
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide for 3 primary care visits and 3 behavioral health care visits without application of any cost-sharing requirement.
Bill HR 9257June 12, 2026
Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
Bill HR 8807June 2, 2026
EV Charging Accessibility Act
Bill HR 8778May 27, 2026
Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Bill HR 8397May 4, 2026
Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Bill HRES 996February 5, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
Bill HRES 746October 9, 2025