Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM

105 citizens, 34 countries, 1 incredible day

News from Representative Lauren Underwood La versión en español está a continuación April 25, 2025 Dear Neighbor, Last week I had the honor of hosting 105 new American citizens for a naturalization ceremony at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet. From Braz…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM

I can’t lie, John

John — I can’t lie, I’m fuming. I’m mad that Republicans are working to rip health care coverage for tens of millions of Americans. I’m mad that Donald Trump and Elon Musk are steering this country headfirst into a recession fueled by their own recklessness and incompetence. And I…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM

THURSDAY: Join me for a Town Hall 

News from Representative Lauren Underwood La versión en español está a continuación April 21, 2025 This Thursday I’m hosting a Town Hall — click here to sign up to join us. Hi Neighbor, The Trump Administration’s flurry of executive orders and policy actions are h…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Believe this

John, if we told you it only took a dollar to change the future, would you believe us? What if we told you that just one dollar helps to lay the foundation of a broad coalition, shaped by people of all backgrounds, to protect our democracy? Or what if we told you that for our team…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

April 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM

36 million, 7, $32.75

John — Can we share three numbers with you? 36 million: That’s how many Medicaid enrollees could lose health care coverage thanks to the budget just passed by Republicans in the House of Representatives. 7 seats: That’s how many we need to flip from red to blue in the House to bui…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Work horse, not a show horse

John, In just over six years, Lauren has been hard at work for the communities she represents. She’s gotten 19 major pieces of legislation signed into law, and she's not slowing down. While some politicians play partisan games or farm for soundbites to support their media tours, L…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM

We’re doing everything

John — Republicans just passed the largest handout to billionaires in HISTORY. I voted NO on Republicans’ budget because it rips away trillions of dollars from hardworking people and hands it to the wealthiest among us. Our best bet to fight back is by taking back the House majori…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Hope to close the gap

John — I’ll start with the bad news: unfortunately, our energy didn’t pick up last night, and we missed our April mid-month goal.  But the good news? It’s still early enough for us to close the gap before the end of the month. I know we can get there, but we’ll either need a few f…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Before tonight

John — we have just 6 hours and $671 left to hit our goal before our deadline expires this evening.  Lauren is working hard in Washington to stand up to Trump’s agenda that attacks working people, but that puts her squarely in the way of the MAGA agenda.  Right-wing donors will d…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Donations aren’t the only way to make an impact

John — As Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the GOP happily barrel towards a recession, Americans across the country are concerned with the direction of this administration. I’m reaching out to you today, John, to humbly ask for a donation. I get it, sometimes emails like these can fee…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Lauren refuses to sit quietly

John — Our mid-month fundraising deadline is just days away, and we’re looking to raise $3,000 before Tuesday to fuel our work to defend Lauren’s seat and put Democrats one step closer to flipping the House blue.  If you don’t need to hear anything else and are ready to pitch in a…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM

What keeps Lauren going?

John,  I recently asked Lauren what keeps her going when times get hard, and she told me something I don’t think I’ll ever forget. She said that when she’s feeling down, she asks herself if someone’s life is better because of the work she’s doing in Congress. And as you all know, …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM

BREAKING: Republicans just passed their billionaire-first budget

Breaking News, John: Republicans just passed their billionaire-first budget. They CHEERED as they approved gutting Medicaid, kicking millions of people off their health care coverage to pay for tax handouts to Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s billionaire donors. It’s unbelievable. It’…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM

The results are in

When we organize and show up, we win. John, Last week, voters across Illinois and Wisconsin went to the polls — and the results sent a clear message. In Illinois, municipal elections showed that communities want leaders who will actually fight for them, not billionaires or corpora…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Life in Congress: Bills, votes, and Skittles

My secret to managing late nights and lots of work: John,  When the work gets long and the nights get late in Congress, there’s one thing that helps me keep going… Skittles. 😅 Made right here in IL-14, Skittles are my go-to snack during those busy nights (the purple packet, obviou…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Fighting to protect labor and unions

John, we stand at a critical crossroads for working families in Illinois' 14th district. While corporate profits soar, our hardworking neighbors face the strain of low wages and long hours. I'm proud to be a cosponsor of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a vital step towar…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Fighting for fair pricing

We’re fighting against predatory pricing at the grocery store. John, Right now, families across Illinois' 14th district are struggling to afford basic necessities. It's not just a pinch — it's a crisis fueled by corporate greed. Lauren and House Democrats are taking action. She's …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM

We can’t do this without you

Hey there, I can’t thank you enough for supporting our team ahead of our first quarterly deadline of 2025. I know that we’re in a stronger position today to protect this seat, take back the House, and defeat the MAGA movement because folks like you stepped up. I’m committed to ens…

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  Cory Booker · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM

I’m tired and a little hoarse, but I cannot stay silent.

This is a moment where we must all speak up. John, it’s Cory. Yesterday, I stepped off the Senate floor after speaking for over 25 hours straight — because I cannot stand idly by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk completely disregard the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Our mission isn’t complete

John, Reflecting on our journey over the past five years, it's clear this team has achieved remarkable success together. Back in 2018, we accomplished the extraordinary by electing the youngest Black woman to Congress, defying expectations and making history 💪🏾 In 2020, facing imm…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM

First big test of 2025

Hey there John, We’re coming down to the wire — just 24 hours left until our most critical deadline yet of 2025, and it’s clear stakes have never been higher.  Donald Trump has signed the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, he’s terminated thousands of dedi…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Every dollar sends a message

John, Our quarterly deadline is rapidly approaching, and we’re running out of time before we have to submit our quarterly report. Republican megadonors are poised and ready to attack, scrutinizing our every move, eager for any sign of vulnerability to turn IL-14 red. But we won't…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM

This is our first major deadline of 2025

John, our first major deadline of 2025 is just three days away and we can’t afford to let up off the gas. Before we dive into why this deadline is so important, can we count on your contribution? PITCH IN The end of March marks the end of the first quarter, which means we ha…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM

You deserve answers, John

Pitch in right now to help us hold more town halls and stay engaged while Republicans are hiding. You all really showed up for us this week, John. While Republicans hold closed-door town halls, hide from constituents, and blame the criticism they’re receiving on “paid protestors,…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM

My hype song 🎧

John, someone asked me recently, “What song do you listen to to hype yourself up?” It was honestly a great question, one that I don’t get asked too often. Right now? It has to be “Freedom” by Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar. I love the energy she brings to every song, but the lyrics in…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

March 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Have you been affected by the actions of the Trump Administration? Let us know!

Hey there, John, we don’t want to keep you long, but it’s important that we reach out today. The Trump Administration has made drastic and sweeping changes to many government agencies including USAID, Veterans’ Affairs, and the Department of Education that will have drastic and de…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Here’s why this deadline is so important

John, We’ve got a major fundraising deadline in less than two weeks and we want to take a minute to explain why it’s so important. This is our first quarterly deadline of 2025, and it’ll be the first time this year that our fundraising will be public. Every three months members of…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Putting Congress on the side of working families

We can’t let them write a check for more fuel. Did you see Lauren’s tweet this weekend, John? A group of Senate Democrats decided to roll over and allow Trump and his Republican allies to push through their disastrous continuing resolution, allowing them to keep up the pace of sl…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Your election is April 1st

Find your polling place and view your sample ballot today! Election Day is just around the corner! On April 1st, voters across DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, Will, Bureau, Putnam, and LaSalle counties will have the chance to elect leaders who will fight for their communities.  That’s why …

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM

SUNDAY: Join me for a Town Hall 

News from Representative Lauren Underwood La versión en español está a continuación March 17, 2025 This Sunday I’m hosting a Town Hall — click here to sign up to join us. Hi Neighbor, The Trump Administration’s flurry of executive orders and policy actions are har…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Joe Biden is still living rent-free in Trump’s mind

Hey there, John — I’m reaching out today to ask you to pitch in $4. PITCH IN $4 Donald Trump addressed the members of Congress for the first time last week, and here’s the gist of what he talked about: 🏥 0 mentions of making health care affordable 🏘️ 0 mentions of housing af…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Update:

Hey, John — I just wanted to reach out with a quick update: We’re just shy of 33% to our goal with only 24 hours left until it expires. I’m not ringing any alarm bells, but we do need a boost in our grassroots support if we’re going to hit this goal. Will you contribute right now…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Will you step up before Saturday?

John — The stakes couldn't be higher as we approach our mid-month deadline this Saturday. We have just two days to rally 100 grassroots donors, and your support is crucial to meeting this goal. Will you be one of the 100 grassroots donors we need to pitch in before Saturday? PI…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM

Gathering with Lauren

John, This month, a standing-room-only crowd gathered for a community conversation with Lauren, sharing hopes and concerns about the state of our government, the Trump administration, and more. It’s moments like these that highlight the strength of IL-14. Lauren is committed to h…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Here’s the situation

Here’s the situation: Donald Trump and the GOP have put forward a dangerous agenda that attacks nearly every aspect of government operations. Why it matters: This agenda would shutter agencies like the Department of Education and defund the NIH, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans’ b…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM

I know personally how critical Medicaid is

John, I’m one of the only registered nurses currently serving in the U.S. House — I know just how critical Medicaid is. Medicaid helps children remain healthy with affordable health care. Medicaid helps adults in low-income communities receive affordable dental care. Medicaid help…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Standing up to bullies

Hey there, John — Things have been hectic lately, and I wanted to make sure I checked in with you. Let me be clear: Elon Musk is stealing from the American people. He’s stealing taxpayer dollars, sensitive data, and now even our elections. This unelected billionaire — who bought h…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM

My thoughts on Tuesday night

John, this week, Donald Trump addressed members of Congress for the first time in his second administration. Frankly, he spent the speech lying and spent more time talking about Elon Musk than the American people. Republicans have proposed extreme and drastic cuts to Medicaid, Med…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM

March 7, 1965

John — 60 years ago today, on March 7, 1965, more than 600 great Americans, including the late civil rights pioneer Congressman John Lewis, were brutally attacked by Alabama state troopers as they made their way across the infamous bridge in Selma to the state capital of Montgomer…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Every single Democrat voted against the disastrous GOP budget resolution

Last week, House Republicans passed a budget resolution that will force everyday Americans to foot the bill for the wealthiest 1%. Every single Democrat voted against it. This bill makes it harder for people to afford healthcare and food. This bill guts Medicaid and social safety …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM

We can’t thank you enough

When supporters like you stay engaged and share your priorities, we can set goals accordingly and get work done. John, we can’t thank you enough. Due to your grassroots support, we met our fundraising goal for February! We’re so grateful to have steadfast supporters like you who d…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM

How it started vs how it’s going

How it started: How it's going: Not even 24 hours after making promises to not touch Medicare and Medicaid, Donald Trump changed his tune and endorsed the GOP budget passed earlier this week that guts these critical programs by billions of dollars. Lauren has seen firsthand how …

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Three numbers, John

Hey there, John — I want to show you three numbers to put things in perspective. $230 billion: That’s how much Republicans want to cut from SNAP benefits that help low-income individuals and families afford groceries. 7.5 million: That’s how many special education students are at …

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Join my Advisory Council!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood La versión en español está a continuación February 26, 2025 Hi Neighbor, In case you missed it, I wanted to make sure you knew that the deadline to apply to join my advisory council is fast approaching!  This is a unique op…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM

Here’s what we’re doing

Here’s the situation, John: Democrats, civil rights groups, and consumer protection organizations are fighting back against the Trump Administration’s unprecedented overhaul of our government. Here’s what Lauren’s doing: Alongside the rest of the Democratic delegation from Illinoi…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Straight to the chase

Hi John, we’ll cut straight to the chase: We’re just a few days away from our monthly fundraising goal and we could use a boost in our grassroots support before February’s deadline expires. We’ll explain more in just a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue …

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Sorry to bother you

Hey there, John — sorry to bother you on a Sunday, but we’ll keep it quick. February is the shortest month of the year, and that means we have less time than we normally do to ensure every facet of our year-round campaign is fully funded and ready to take on all the big fights ahe…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM

SATURDAY: Join me for a Virtual Town Hall 

News from Representative Lauren Underwood February 21, 2025 This Saturday at 11:30 AM CST, I’m hosting a special Virtual Town Hall for constituents. Click here to sign up to join us. Hi Neighbor, The Trump Administration’s flurry of executive orders and policy actio…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Not just in February

John — To continue Black History Month, we’re honoring and paying tribute to some of the trailblazers who paved the way for Lauren to become the youngest Black woman elected to Congress.  These leaders left a mark on our community in Illinois’ 14th district and our country, and we…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM

$1 can buy us a lot

John, $1 doesn’t get very far these days, but in our campaign, it represents unity and shared purpose. If you’re able to pitch in $1 (or more!) right now, we’d be grateful for your support today. PITCH IN $1 PITCH IN MORE If everyone receiving this message today contri…

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