Years in Office
6
Bills Sponsored
111
Bills Co-Sponsored
1011
Committees
1
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
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Lauren Underwood's congressional service.
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.
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