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Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

DDemocratIL-14 · Representative
50
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone17
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency11
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
11
Total Statements
6
Floor Speeches
5
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Healthcare: 4Agriculture: 3Taxes: 3Environment: 3Trade: 2Housing: 2Foreign Policy: 2Social Security: 2Climate: 1Defense: 1Labor: 1Immigration: 1Veterans: 1Infrastructure: 1Abortion: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 7Urgent: 2Bipartisan: 1Ceremonial: 1

Statements (11)

Floor Speech2026-05-14BipartisanAgriculture
CELEBRATING A VICTORY FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS

CELEBRATING A VICTORY FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3509] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-22CeremonialEnvironmentHousingInfrastructureHR4690HR1897
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4690, RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1182, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4690, RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1182, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

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Floor Speech2026-04-20UrgentHealthcareAbortionTaxes
CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH

CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2988-H2993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14Foreign PolicyDefenseTradeHR6020
STAFF SERGEANT JOSE DUENEZ JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING

STAFF SERGEANT JOSE DUENEZ JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2852-H2853] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-08UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1834HRES780
BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACT

BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H213-H227] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] BREAKING THE…

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Floor Speech2024-09-18HousingHR5339
ROLL BACK ESG TO INCREASE RETIREMENT EARNINGS ACT

ROLL BACK ESG TO INCREASE RETIREMENT EARNINGS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5370-H5372] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2022-06-29
Creating More Jobs in the District

Creating More Jobs in the District Creating More Jobs in the District Image or Video Image admin Wed, 06/29/2022 - 10:54 Link READ MORE

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Press Release2021-04-12Healthcare
Lowering Health Care Costs

Lowering Health Care Costs Lowering Health Care Costs Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Link READ MORE

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Press Release2021-04-12
Delivering Results for the 14th District

Delivering Results for the 14th District Delivering Results for the 14th District Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Link READ MORE

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Press Release2021-04-12Veterans
Honoring Our Veterans

Honoring Our Veterans Honoring Our Veterans Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37 Link READ MORE

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Press Release2019-01-10HealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
Rep. Underwood Delivers First Floor Address and Votes to Defend Americans’ Health Care and Protect People with preexisting Conditions

Rep. Underwood Delivers First Floor Address and Votes to Defend Americans’ Health Care and Protect People with preexisting Conditions Rep. Underwood Delivers First Floor Address and Votes to Defend Americans’ Health Care and Protect People with preexisting Conditions Ashley.Clayton… Thu, 01/10/2019…

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