UNDERWOOD, LAUREN (a Representative from Illinois)

Appointments

Committee to escort Speaker-elect to the Chair, H44 [6JA], H5049 [25OC]

House Communications Standards Commission, H1232 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 561), H427 [26JA]

——— limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 12), H1689 [30MR]

——— preempt State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion (see H.R. 2573), H1912 [20AP]

——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 782), H677 [2FE]

Alfayoumi, Wadee: tribute (see H. Res. 942), H6998 [19DE]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 31), H234 [12JA]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H6111 [4DE]

Animals: prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H7000 [19DE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H2350 [15MY]

Aurora, IL: express condolences to families and victims of shooting at Henry Pratt Co., and commend first responders (see H. Res. 112), H826 [9FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 289), H1725 [13AP]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1088), H853 [17FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1277 [10MR]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 4121), H3578 [13JY]

Correctional institutions: improve maternal health care and support for incarcerated mothers (see H.R. 3344), H2346 [15MY]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5984 [29NO]

Crime: reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H865 [21FE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (see H.R. 11), H3698 [18JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: codify Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 4713), H3892 [20JY]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (see H.R. 648), H4409 [19SE]

——— extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 3332), H2345 [15MY]

——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H3577 [13JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 1045), H839 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H5938 [28NO]

——— award grants to carry out educational programs that include history of peoples of African descent, institution of slavery, U.S. expansion, and economical and cultural impact (see H.R. 703), H683 [2FE]

——— prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and prevent and reduce use of physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 3470), H2452 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities (see H.R. 3322), H2345 [15MY]

——— award grants to eligible entities to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders relative to pregnant and postpartum individuals (see H.R. 3312), H2344 [15MY]

——— carry out national campaign to increase awareness of importance of maternal vaccinations for health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children (see H.R. 3348), H2346 [15MY]

——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3850), H6145 [5DE]

——— extend Child Care Stabilization Grant program funding (see H.R. 5433), H4502 [26SE]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 4392), H3150 [27JN]

——— improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (see H.R. 3320), H2344 [15MY]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 2976), H2084 [27AP]

——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among U.S. South Asian population (see H.R. 4914), H4029 [26JY]

——— provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify perinatal workforce (see H.R. 3523), H2455 [18MY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H2637 [25MY]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing (see H.R. 3989), H2787 [9JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls (see H.R. 5573), H4440 [20SE] (see H.R. 6828), H6985 [14DE]

——— establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (see H.R. 1699), H4502 [26SE]

Dept. of Labor: issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 2663), H1951 [25AP]

——— strengthen protections against child labor violations (see H.R. 6079), H5172 [26OC]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H5984 [29NO]

——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H6081 [1DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans through county or Tribal veterans service officers (see H.R. 984), H3478 [12JY]

——— furnish dental care in same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 2413), H2460 [18MY]

——— improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see H.R. 542), H1251 [9MR]

——— prohibit smoking on premises of Veterans Health Administration facilities (see H.R. 2398), H1641 [29MR]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H1885 [19AP]

Discrimination: prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 15), H3069 [21JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H99 [9JA]

Ecology and environment: restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice, health equity, climate justice, and civil rights (see H.R. 1705), H5984 [29NO]

Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 3409), H2423 [17MY]

——— strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (see H.R. 20), H967 [28FE]

FAA: strengthen oversight of repair stations located outside U.S. (see H.R. 1716), H7020 [29DE]

Families and domestic relations: support stillbirth prevention and research (see H.R. 4581), H3614 [14JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand eligibility to more workers, allow parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and modernize definition of family (see H.R. 789), H677 [2FE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: make improvements (see H.R. 2604), H1951 [25AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide back pay to Federal contractors impacted by lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5810), H4854 [28SE]

——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 4893), H5033 [19OC]

Federal employees: cover, for purposes of workers’ compensation, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers (see H.R. 618), H917 [27FE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 3539), H7000 [19DE]

Firearms: ban assault weapons, bump stocks, high-capacity ammunition magazines, and devices designed to evade assault weapons ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 698), H625 [1FE]

——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H631 [1FE]

——— issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 3018), H2935 [14JN]

——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H627 [1FE]

Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 4769), H7000 [19DE]

Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 1723), H1326 [22MR]

——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1838), H1527 [28MR]

Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 1247), H5177 [26OC]

FTC: amend Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act to update and expand coverage (see H.R. 2801), H3478 [12JY]

Health: provide for research and education relative to uterine fibroids (see H.R. 4572), H3892 [20JY]

Health care facilities: expand take-home prescribing of methadone through pharmacies (see H.R. 1359), H2460 [18MY]

Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center, Batavia, IL: designate (see H.R. 783), H677 [2FE]

Highland Park, IL: condemn shooting at July 4th parade, express condolences to families and victims, and commend response by first responders (see H. Res. 574), H3160 [30JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2134 [5MY]

Immigration: provide earned path to citizenship, address root causes of migration, responsibly manage southern border, and reform immigrant visa system (see H.R. 3194), H2244 [10MY]

Insurance: require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives (see H.R. 3589), H2500 [22MY]

Jews: condemn and combat all forms of antisemitism, implement U.S. National Strategy To Counter Antisemitism, and increase funding for efforts to strengthen protections and enhance safety of Jewish community (see H. Res. 907), H6944 [13DE]

Lacks, Henrietta: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously for recognition of her invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients’ rights (see H.R. 4122), H4147 [27JY]

Lewis, John: tribute (see H. Res. 150), H866 [21FE]

Mahoney, Mary E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 42), H2310 [11MY]

Medicaid: allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2400), H1690 [30MR]

——— expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H711 [6FE]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 4818), H6944 [13DE]

——— remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services (see H.R. 2829), H2547 [23MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses (see H.R. 2713), H1885 [19AP]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 771), H5009 [12OC]

Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 4889), H3950 [25JY]

National CRNA Week: observance (see H. Res. 55), H278 [24JA]

National FIRST Robotics Day: designate (see H. Res. 183), H970 [28FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 375), H2172 [9MY]

Native Americans: provide for settlement of claims by Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation relative to Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation in Illinois (see H.R. 3144), H2170 [9MY]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys (see H.R. 3970), H5894 [15NO]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3226), H2599 [24MY]

Public Health Thank You Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 78), H5902 [21NO]

Rosa Parks Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 308), H6051 [30NO]

Social Security: improve Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers (see H.R. 6004), H5032 [19OC]

——— integrate telehealth models in maternity care services (see H.R. 5066), H4141 [27JY]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 4583), H3476 [12JY]

——— provide equitable formula for individuals with non-covered employment and provide relief for individuals currently affected by Windfall Elimination Provision (see H.R. 4260), H3070 [21JN]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H236 [12JA]

SSA: establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3481), H2453 [18MY]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: improve implementation of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (see H.R. 4851), H3948 [25JY]

Supreme Court: promulgate code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 926, 927), H2598 [24MY]

Taxation: classify business interference in worker organization campaigns as political speech and establish reporting requirement for employers who intervene in protected labor activities (see H.R. 5428), H4295 [13SE] (see H.R. 5456), H4343 [14SE]

——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on monthly basis (see H.R. 3899), H2777 [7JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: enter into agreement with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to establish Community Resilence and Restoration Fund (see H.R. 565), H1152 [7MR]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 1282), H1047 [1MR]

Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office, St. Charles, IL: designate (see H.R. 2379), H2138 [5MY]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (see H.R. 14), H4406 [19SE]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3310), H2344 [15MY]

——— implement certain recommendations to promote inclusion of pregnant and lactating women in clinical research (see H.R. 1117), H864 [21FE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H576 [31JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: establish grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks (see H.R. 3302), H2343 [15MY]

——— establish uniform data standards, strengthen data sharing processes between public health entities, and establish grant program to develop best practices on soliciting demographic information (see H.R. 3791), H2712 [1JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide support for programs relating to coordination of maternity health care (see H.R. 3303), H2343 [15MY]

——— require employees receive training developed by Inspector General on reporting wrongdoing to, responding to request from, and cooperating with Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 2733), H1906 [20AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements (see H.R. 694), H625 [1FE]

Health: improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers (see H.R. 1692), H1325 [22MR]

——— require group health plans and group or individual health insurance issuers to permit enrollees to obtain year supply of contraceptives (see H.R. 4816), H3888 [20JY]

Medicare: establish national graduate nurse education program (see H.R. 3623), H2595 [24MY]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see H.R. 5060), H4141 [27JY]

Taxation: increase limitation on deduction for State and local taxes (see H.R. 2660), H1759 [17AP]

Women: authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies (see H.R. 3304), H2343 [15MY]

——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 [15MY]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of HHS: establish grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks (H.R. 3302), H2348 [15MY]

——— establish uniform data standards, strengthen data sharing processes between public health entities, and establish grant program to develop best practices on soliciting demographic information (H.R. 3791), H2713 [1JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide support for programs relating to coordination of maternity health care (H.R. 3303), H2348 [15MY]

——— require employees receive training developed by Inspector General on reporting wrongdoing to, responding to request from, and cooperating with Office of Inspector General (H.R. 2733), H1909 [20AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements (H.R. 694), H629 [1FE]

Health: improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers (H.R. 1692), H1327 [22MR]

——— require group health plans and group or individual health insurance issuers to permit enrollees to obtain year supply of contraceptives (H.R. 4816), H3891 [20JY]

Medicare: establish national graduate nurse education program (H.R. 3623), H2597 [24MY]

Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (H.R. 5060), H4146 [27JY]

Taxation: increase limitation on deduction for State and local taxes (H.R. 2660), H1760 [17AP]

Women: authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies (H.R. 3304), H2348 [15MY]

——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (H.R. 3305), H2348 [15MY]

Remarks

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: update Lethal Means Safety and Suicide Prevention training course, H1156 [8MR]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, H2623 [25MY]

Votes: correction, H3841• [19JY]

——— position on missed, E1055• [3NO]