Lauren Underwood
Sourced recordU.S. House - IL District 14 · Congressional District 14
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Profile Snapshot
Lauren Ashley Underwood is an American politician and registered nurse who is a U.S. representative from Illinois's 14th congressional district as a member of the Democratic Party. Her district, once represented by former House speaker Dennis Hastert, includes the outer western suburbs of Chicago, including DeKalb, Joliet, Oswego, Ottawa, and Yorkville. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Corruption Record
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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Public Safety
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
35/36 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 35 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialLauren Underwood is a candidate for U.S. House - IL District 14profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $7,862,452.21 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Addiction Treatment for Seniors
- VerifiedPublic statement: Underwood Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship
- VerifiedPublic statement: Underwood Introduces Legislation to Lower Cost of Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Addiction Treatment
- VerifiedPublic statement: Underwood Releases Report on Her Farm Conservation Law
- VerifiedPublic statement: Underwood, House Democrats Force Vote to End Trump’s Costly and Deadly Iran War
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lauren Underwood Says She Won’t Run for US Senate, Will Focus on Flipping US House - WTTW News
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood defeats Republican Jim Marter in Illinois 14th Congressional District - Chicago Sun-Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2022 election results: Rep. Lauren Underwood claims victory against Scott Gryder in Illinois' 14th Congressional District race - ABC7 Chicago
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lauren Underwood (1986- ) - BlackPast.org
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-06-11: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-13: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-25: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2026-03-04: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-01-20: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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Public Statements
> Home Media Press Releases July 6, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Representative Lauren Underwood, a registered nurse, introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to substance use disorder treatment for seniors. The Residential Recovery for Seniors Act would require Medicare to cover high-quality residential addiction treatment programs. The legislation is co-led by Reps. Paul Tonko (NY-20), Carol Miller (WV-01), and David Valadao (CA-22). Issues : Health Care and Reproductive Rights
ol Miller (WV-01), and David Valadao (CA-22). Issues : Health Care and Reproductive Rights Read More June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood released the following statement after the Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Barbara, upholding birthright citizenship: Read More Underwood Introduces Legislation to Lower Cost of Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Addiction Treatment June 17, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON—Representative Lauren Underwood, a registe
irthright Citizenship June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood released the following statement after the Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Barbara, upholding birthright citizenship: Read More June 17, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON—Representative Lauren Underwood, a registered nurse, introduced legislation to lower the cost of health care for working families. The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act would require private insurance plans to cover t
ing families. The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act would require private insurance plans to cover three annual primary care visits and three annual outpatient mental health or substance use disorder visits without charging a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible-related fee. The legislation is co-led by Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Senator Angus King (ME). Read More June 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood released a new report detailing
"evo-press-release__body"> WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood released a new report detailing the impact and success of her Farmers Fighting Climate Change Act since the legislation was signed into law four years ago. Since 2022, the law made sure farmers are paid for their contributions to our nation’s climate solutions and has led to a substantial increase in conservation on American farmland nationwide. Read More June 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Lauren Underwood
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