DemocratU.S. Representative, IL-14
Lauren Underwood
In the House since Jan 3, 2019 (4 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Oct 4, 1986.
Official website · DC office 202-225-2976 · @RepUnderwood
At a glance
37Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
217Bills cosponsored
0.4%Roll-call votes missed (3 of 674)
98.2%Votes with own party's majority
$2,848,042Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10409 | Lethal Means Safety Training Act Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Sep 16, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Sep 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 10410 | Educating Future Nurses Act Health · 2 cosponsors | Sep 16, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Sep 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 9825 | Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026 Environmental Protection · 1 cosponsors | Jul 22, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9797 | RESILIENCE Act of 2026 Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Jul 21, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9821 | Shared Values Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Jul 21, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Jul 28, 2026 |
| H.R. 9538 | Residential Recovery for Seniors Act Health · 8 cosponsors | Jun 30, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Jun 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 9257 | Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026 Health · 1 cosponsors | Jun 11, 2026 | 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. Jun 11, 2026 |
| H.R. 8807 | Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act Health · 68 cosponsors | May 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. May 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 8778 | EV Charging Accessibility Act Transportation and Public Works · 2 cosponsors | May 13, 2026 | 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. May 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 8397 | Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act Environmental Protection · 71 cosponsors | Apr 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Apr 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 8070 | Child Suicide Prevention Act Health · 2 cosponsors | Mar 25, 2026 | 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. Mar 25, 2026 |
| H.R. 7973 | Momnibus Act Health · 214 cosponsors | Mar 18, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Apr 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 7782 | American Passport Card Accessibility Act Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Mar 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mar 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 6775 | New Markets for Farmers and Families Act Agriculture and Food · 2 cosponsors | Dec 17, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 6776 | Farmers to Families Act Agriculture and Food · 3 cosponsors | Dec 17, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 6607 | FAAN Act Health · 1 cosponsors | Dec 11, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Dec 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 6370 | Baby Changing in Health Centers Act Health · 1 cosponsors | Dec 3, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Dec 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 6238 | NIH IMPROVE Act Health · 4 cosponsors | Nov 20, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Jul 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 6074 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit. Taxation · 0 cosponsors | Nov 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Nov 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 6020 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building". Government Operations and Politics · 16 cosponsors | Nov 12, 2025 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608. Sep 14, 2026 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Appropriations
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$2,848,042Total raised
$2,102,654From individuals
$2,747,287Spent
$1,155,856Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H8IL14174, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.