Lauren Underwood
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Lauren Underwood

Democrat · IL-14 · House of Representatives

7 years in office

Quylt Score

468
Primary Score
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24
Party Line
moderate Democratic leader

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced6 of 122 bills out of committee
2512%
Federal Funding Secured$3429473M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance40 of 40 votes (100.0%)
10015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationJunior committee member (rank 20)
255%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills5 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityRank 20 on 1 committee
3010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsNo degree listed
405%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Committee Assignments (1)

Sponsored Legislation (122)

HR 8397Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

Introduced 2026-04-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HR 8070Child Suicide Prevention Act

Introduced 2026-03-25 · 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.

Health

HR 7973Momnibus Act

Introduced 2026-03-18 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, and 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.

Health

HR 7782American Passport Card Accessibility Act

Introduced 2026-03-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Immigration

HR 6775New Markets for Farmers and Families Act

Introduced 2025-12-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 6776Farmers to Families Act

Introduced 2025-12-17 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

Agriculture and Food

HR 6607FAAN Act

Introduced 2025-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 6370Baby Changing in Health Centers Act

Introduced 2025-12-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 6238NIH IMPROVE Act

Introduced 2025-11-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 6074To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.

Introduced 2025-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 6020To 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".

Introduced 2025-11-12 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5665ACE Veterans Act

Introduced 2025-09-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4555Student Loan Contract Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-07-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

HR 4428Strong Farms, Strong Future Act

Introduced 2025-07-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 4272Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

Introduced 2025-07-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 3480Health Coverage for IVF Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-05-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 3091Health Savings and Affordability for Fertility Act

Introduced 2025-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2529Convenient Contraception Act

Introduced 2025-04-01 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.

Health

HR 2234Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-03-18 · Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2023Women's Retirement Protection Act

Introduced 2025-03-11 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 1647Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 1646Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Introduced 2025-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1645Climate and Health Protection Act

Introduced 2025-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 1644Copay Fairness for Veterans Act

Introduced 2025-02-27 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1035Job Protection Act

Introduced 2025-02-05 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 246SALT Fairness for Working Families Act

Introduced 2025-01-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 247Health Care Affordability Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 248Baby Changing on Board Act

Introduced 2025-01-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 10131Health Coverage for IVF Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-11-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 9774Health Care Affordability Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Taxation

HR 9773Copay Fairness for Veterans Act

Introduced 2024-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 9232Residential Recovery for Seniors Act

Introduced 2024-07-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Health

HR 9132Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act

Introduced 2024-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HRES 1386Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Project 2025.

Introduced 2024-07-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Congress

HR 9133Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 9094ACE Veterans Act

Introduced 2024-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 9093Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

Introduced 2024-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Agriculture and Food

HR 8995Baby Changing on Board Act

Introduced 2024-07-11 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 8520Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 8418Lethal Means Safety Training Act

Introduced 2024-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8037NIH IMPROVE Act

Introduced 2024-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 7892Student Loan Contract Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-04-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

HR 7346Climate and Health Protection Act

Introduced 2024-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 7265Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

Introduced 2024-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 7266FAAN Act

Introduced 2024-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5060Women's Retirement Protection Act

Introduced 2023-07-27 · Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 3791Improving DATA in Public Health Act

Introduced 2023-06-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3623Educating Future Nurses Act

Introduced 2023-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3302Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

Introduced 2023-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3303Maternal Health for Veterans Act

Introduced 2023-05-15 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3305Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act

Introduced 2023-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3304Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act

Introduced 2023-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2733Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-04-20 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2660SALT Fairness for Working Families Act

Introduced 2023-04-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1692Health Care Affordability Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Taxation

HR 694Job Protection Act

Introduced 2023-02-01 · Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 9602Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-12-15 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Natural Resources, 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.

Health

HR 9356RESILIENCE Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-11-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 8481Improving DATA in Public Health Act

Introduced 2022-07-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 7974Endometriosis CARE Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-06-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 7565NIH IMPROVE Act

Introduced 2022-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6938Job Protection Act

Introduced 2022-03-03 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 6555DEMAND Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

HR 6052Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-11-18 · Received in the Senate.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4678Women's Retirement Protection Act

Introduced 2021-07-22 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Financial Services, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 4371Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act

Introduced 2021-07-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5603Protections for Student Veterans Act

Introduced 2021-10-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5575VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act

Introduced 2021-10-12 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 10.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5321Unlawful Turn-Aways Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5035Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

Introduced 2021-08-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3956Climate and Health Protection Act

Introduced 2021-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3643ACE Veterans Act

Introduced 2021-05-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3550Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3452Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

Introduced 2021-05-20 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2749Lethal Means Safety Training Act

Introduced 2021-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2456Farmers Fighting Climate Change Act

Introduced 2021-04-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2439SALT Fairness for Working Families Act

Introduced 2021-04-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 957Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

Introduced 2021-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 958Protecting Moms Who Served Act

Introduced 2021-02-08 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 959Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Health

HR 851FAAN Act

Introduced 2021-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 780Climate and Health Protection Act

Introduced 2021-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 736Community Immunity During COVID–19 Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-02-02 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H332)

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 617No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act

Introduced 2021-01-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 369Health Care Affordability Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-19 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H332)

Taxation

HR 8994Restoring Students’ Right to Appeal Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-12-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 8820PASS Act

Introduced 2020-11-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 8779Federal Cybersecurity Oversight Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 8084Lethal Means Safety Training Act

Introduced 2020-08-21 · Committee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8061Community Immunity During COVID–19 Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-08-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 8027Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-08-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Health

HR 7945FAAN Act

Introduced 2020-08-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Introduced 2020-07-30 · On agreeing to the Underwood amendment (A007) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 175).

HR 7282Protecting Against Public Safety Disinformation Act

Introduced 2020-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Emergency Management

HR 6845No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act

Introduced 2020-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6141Protecting Moms Who Served Act

Introduced 2020-03-09 · Committee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6142Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6140Veterans in STEM Act

Introduced 2020-03-09 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5780Safe Communities Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-02-06 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 5667Safe Communities Act

Introduced 2020-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 5575Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-01-10 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, 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.

Health

HR 5444Lower Insulin Costs Now Act

Introduced 2019-12-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4457Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act

Introduced 2019-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4281ACE Veterans Act

Introduced 2019-09-11 · Committee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4241Student Loan Contract Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-09-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 4240File Once FAFSA Act

Introduced 2019-09-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 3932Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

Introduced 2019-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3819Climate and Health Protection Act

Introduced 2019-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3636Caring For Our Women Veterans Act

Introduced 2019-07-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3525U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

Introduced 2019-06-27 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 3526Counter Terrorist Network Act

Introduced 2019-06-27 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Immigration

Introduced 2019-06-20 · On agreeing to the Underwood amendment (A044) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2019-06-20 · On agreeing to the Underwood amendment (A038) Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 194 (Roll no. 374).

HR 2401American Cures Act

Introduced 2019-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2372Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act

Introduced 2019-04-25 · Became Public Law No: 116-177.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2019-04-03 · On agreeing to the Underwood amendment (A035) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 2005Women’s Retirement Protection Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-04-01 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.

Labor and Employment

HR 1868Health Care Affordability Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-03-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation