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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 29d

Top CDC scientists are walking out under RFK’s political pressure — and every day I’m pushing back on his and Trump’s agenda by working to lower your health care costs and expand access.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Sep 7

Instead of backing Trump’s bill, I’m fighting to extend the tax credits from my Health Care Affordability Act—the very credits that helped more than 24 million Americans sign up for coverage this year.

Now, because of Republican inaction, your health care costs are going up.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Sep 6

As a registered nurse, I came to Congress to protect and expand access to affordable health care. I'm now in my fourth term, and I've had 19 pieces of legislation signed into law.

And I’m only just getting started.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Sep 5

I’m fighting for you every single day as your Congresswoman.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Sep 3

Donald Trump is using authoritarian fear tactics — deploying troops into major U.S. cities with Black mayors — to intimidate U.S. citizens.

It’s not about “crime” or homeless encampments.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Sep 2

There’s really nothing better. Please don’t be surprised when I come say hi and chat!

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 29

Donald Trump and House Republicans are stealing OUR tax dollars from OUR communities and depriving local governments of critical funding to make themselves and their billionaire friends richer.

It’s really that simple.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 26

This is unacceptable. I’m fighting Trump to make sure millions of Americans don’t lose their health care this year.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hey, so there are none.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thanks to Republicans letting the tax credits in my Health Care Affordability Act expire, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois announced they’ll be increasing premiums by 27% next year.

That’s 27% more *on top of* the huge cost increase folks will already feel from losing these popular tax credits.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 22

From an RN to the youngest Black woman ever elected to Congress — it is a privilege and an honor to serve my community and fight for a future where everyone has access to the health care they deserve.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 21

I wrote this bill because our veterans deserve the best health care out there. To me, that's non-negotiable.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 20

Secretary Noem and I both took the same oath to defend the Constitution. I’ll keep holding her accountable to it.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 17

Still thinking about my conversation with the Texas House Democrats — a reminder of how maternal health issues really touch all of us.

That’s why I wrote the Momnibus to address every clinical and non-clinical factor leading to preventable maternal death.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 15

Trump is seeking to roll back even more of our reproductive freedoms—and this time he's targeting veterans.

Taking away bodily autonomy from our veterans, after all they've sacrificed for our country, is beyond cruel. This has to stop.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 14

Trump shut down the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, despite two thirds of Americans supporting federal funding for public radio.

From PBS to rural media stations across the US, the impacts will be devastating.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 13

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with the Texas House Democrats to thank them for their sacrifice as bold freedom fighters, and to talk about one of the most important issues to me — maternal health care.

Take a look at our conversation:

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Aug 12

Republicans' big, ugly bill has driven up the cost of health care coverage right here at home —putting more lives on the line.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Jul 3

Shameful.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Jul 3

Republicans just passed the largest transfer of wealth FROM the working class TO the billionaires in the history of this country.

An absolute disgrace.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Jul 3

I’ve been asking for weeks for folks to make calls to Republicans.

Now is the final time for you to make your voice heard about this disgusting GOP budget. PLEASE pick a House Republican, call them, and share your story TODAY.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Jul 2

The disastrous GOP budget, which would kick 17 MILLION Americans off their health care coverage, has passed the Senate.

But there’s still time to stop it. Watch as I explain where we are now, what’s going to happen, and what you can do to help👇🏾

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Jun 23

Happy Pride, Illinois! I’ve had such a great time celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community with you this month.

I know times are hard right now — they’re coming for our health care, our communities, our kids. But I have your back, and when we stand together, we win.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Jun 4

The Medicaid cuts in the GOP’s big, ugly bill are not just dangerous and harmful — they’re also deeply unpopular.

If you are scared of losing your health care coverage, I urge you to call a Republican and share your story.

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · Jun 3

I was so excited to welcome @maxwellfrost.bsky.social to the 14th this weekend for a community conversation.

There are so many ways that we can take action collectively to fight for our rights and protect our democracy. We just have to work together to do it 💪🏽.

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