Representative Lauren Underwood, Democratic from Illinois

Lauren Underwood

Representative · Illinois · Democrat

Lauren Underwood

Biography
Lauren Underwood began her career as a registered nurse and health policy expert, bringing frontline experience to public service. Elected in 2018, she represents Illinois’s 14th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Underwood focuses on expanding access to affordable health care, strengthening public health infrastructure, and supporting veterans. She authored the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. Underwood is recognized for her practical, data-driven approach to addressing her district’s needs.
Education
  • M.S.N., M.P.H. in Public Health Nursing & Health Policy, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
    2009
  • B.S.N., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    2008
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2019-Present

    Representing Illinois's 14th district

  • Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    2014–17

  • Nurse

  • Professor

Policy Focus
Health41%
Armed Forces and National Security22%
Taxation11%
Labor and Employment8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Lauren Underwood's record in Congress.

  • Lower Insulin Costs

    Co-led the Affordable Insulin Now Act to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries.

  • Maternal Health

    Authored the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to address maternal mortality and improve health outcomes for mothers.

  • Veterans' Mental Health

    Passed legislation to expand mental health care access for veterans through the Veterans’ Care Quality Transparency Act.

  • COVID-19 Response Funding

    Secured federal COVID-19 relief funding for Illinois health centers and hospitals to improve pandemic response.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Appropriations

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