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Underwood, Lauren

United States Representative · Illinois · District 14

DemocraticBioguide U000040

Lauren Underwood is a Democratic representative from Illinois’s 14th District who was first sworn into Congress in January 2019. Her official biography identifies her as a registered nurse and former senior adviser at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Profile research reviewed August 20, 2026

Lauren Underwood is a Democratic representative from Illinois’s 14th District who was first sworn into Congress in January 2019. Her official biography identifies her as a registered nurse and former senior adviser at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Current institutional role

Co-founder and Co-chair — Black Maternal Health Caucus

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Lauren Underwood is a Democratic representative from Illinois’s 14th District who was first sworn into Congress in January 2019. Her official biography identifies her as a registered nurse and former senior adviser at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The House Clerk lists Underwood on the Appropriations Committee, including the Agriculture/FDA and Homeland Security subcommittees. Her official biography also identifies her as co-founder and co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and a co-chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Illinois · District 14
Party
Democratic
Birth date
October 4, 1986
Washington phone
(202) 225-2976
Office
2228 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1314
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Co-founder and Co-chair — Black Maternal Health Caucus
  • Co-chair — House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Appropriations Committee
  • Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies
  • Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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Claims & Evidence

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