Congresswoman Lauren Underwood serves Illinois’ 14th Congressional District and was sworn into the 116th U.S. Congress on January 3, 2019. Congresswoman Underwood is the first woman, the first person of color, and the first millennial to represent her community in Congress. She is also the youngest African American woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives.
"Illinois families deserve safe roads and bridges and good paying jobs. We need to invest in 21st century infrastructure that makes critically needed improvements and spurs economic activity."
The 14th District needs federal, state, and local support to build, maintain, and improve infrastructure in a way that meets the demands of the 21st century. Congresswoman Underwood supports expanding Metra commuter rail in DeKalb and Kendall counties, increasing broadband access in rural parts of the 14th District including McHenry County, rehabbing our deteriorating water infrastructure, and improving our roads and bridges. These investments will expand economic and educational opportunities and create jobs.
Congresswoman Underwood has testified on northern Illinois infrastructure priorities in front of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. In Congress, she serves on the Rural Broadband Task Force.
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