Nurse anesthetist students like Gavin aren't allowed to work while they're in school, meaning the Trump administration's new cap on their student loan amounts will SEVERELY limit who can even pursue this specialty. Gavin's right — the ladder is being pulled up.

And I’m running again, because our fight for a brighter tomorrow is not yet done.

1 in 3 Americans skip getting care because they can't afford it. Not because they aren't sick. Not because they don't want care. But because the system chose to put profits over people. That ends with the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act.

To solve big problems we need to put our egos aside, work urgently and, most importantly, we have to get rid of the filibuster.

When workers organize, they win. Unions helped secure higher wages, safer workplaces, better benefits, and a stronger middle class. Democrats have worked to turn those hard-fought victories into lasting protections. And we're not done fighting for workers' rights.

My opponent, Jim Marter, has made it clear where he stands. Against the ACA. Against reproductive rights. Against the working families of IL-14. He is not a moderate. He is not a compromise. He does not share our values.

As a nurse, I know firsthand how expensive my education was — and just like Allison, I don't know where I'd be without the loans Trump is now limiting access to. We need MORE Allisons taking care of underserved children in every community. We must overturn this regulation.

In recognition of America’s 250th birthday, our community came together to celebrate our progress towards a more perfect union. I had a blast seeing so many friends and families in Yorkville!

The truest form of patriotism is not pretending we are perfect. It's loving this country enough to keep fighting for what it promises to be. Freedom. Equality. Justice that does not stop at anyone's door. That is the America worth celebrating today, and the one worth building.

Want to know what really drives down health care costs? Expanding the workforce. We need more providers in every community and in every ZIP code.

Watch my Conversation with Sarah Trone Garriott (IA-03) on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/laurenau...

While Republicans focus on their Billion-dollar slush fund, Billion-dollar Ballroom, and Billionaire tax cuts; I am focused on three things: lowering costs, improving health care, and fighting corruption.

GOP MYTH: The medicaid cuts won’t close your rural hospitals. FACT: In @sarahforiowa.bsky.social's community, THREE clinics are already closed or slated to close because of Republicans' devastating policies. Sarah won't play games with your health care.

Republicans refuse to extend the ACA tax credits because Trump told them not to "waste time" on it. Funny how he never runs out of time for the things that hurt working families. The inflation. The tariffs. The Medicaid cuts. He only runs out of time when it's time to help Americans.

Clean energy is great for our planet and your wallet. While Republicans are fighting to keep us hooked on expensive gas, we are building something better. Cheaper. Cleaner. And made to last for the next generation of Illinois families.

Groceries. Gas. Utility bills. The cost of everyday life keeps rising. Illinois families aren't asking for anything extraordinary. They want to afford the basics and make ends meet. That's the standard we're holding Washington to, and House Democrats are working to deliver.

Still feeling the positive energy from Aurora Pride last weekend — always one of my favorite events of the year! The Trump administration's attempts to isolate and alienate trans and gender nonconforming people have no place in our community. I'll always have your back 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Four years ago today, Donald Trump's handpicked Supreme Court justices voted to strip women of control over our own bodies. Abortion is health care, and we must fight to restore this fundamental right.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads and father figures across IL-14 and beyond! Especially mine. Couldn't do any of this without you, Dad. Love you 💜

Yesterday we observed Juneteenth – but this year it hasn't felt much like a celebration. At a time when the Trump Administration is ripping away our hard won voting rights, we have to organize. And we have to vote.

In 2018, I flipped a seat Republicans had won by 20 points, becoming the youngest Black woman to serve in Congress. Since then, I've passed 19 pieces of legislation – under the Trump and Biden administrations. That's what next-generation leadership looks like in Congress.

Had such an incredible time at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening today. What a privilege to celebrate inclusive leadership and the accomplishment of bringing health care to millions of Americans. Fired Up, Ready to go — let’s go change the world!

From North to South, from Arizona to North Carolina, working people cannot afford their health care. Health care is a human right. Democrats are the only party committed to making that truth a reality. Join our journey to flip the House: laurenaunderwood.substack.com

Proud to have secured $850,000 for NIU’s Child Development and Family Center in DeKalb. The funding will renovate learning spaces, hire new staff, and support career training for early childhood educators. Student-parents at NIU deserve to be both. This helps make it possible.

CLAIM: Trump's tariffs will make farmers rich. FACT: Farming bankruptcies hit a 6-year high. FACT: Soybean exports to China dropped 50%. FACT: Fertilizer costs are up 50%. Numbers don't lie. Republicans, on the other hand?

I am proud to introduce the EV Charging Accessibility Act because no one should be left behind as we build a cleaner future. Right now, EV chargers are too tall and too heavy for seniors and people with disabilities – this is the first step in ensuring accessibility for everyone.

They called it the “One Big Beautiful Bill”. The popular ACA tax credits expired. Your premiums have quadrupled. And your $20 office visit copay became $60. It's not beautiful, and Illinois families are feeling the costly effects of this Republican failure.

Every working parent deserves know their child is safe, cared for, and learning. That is not a luxury. That is a basic promise we should be able to make to every family in Illinois. Affordable childcare is how families get ahead. It is what we are fighting for.

Trump and House Republicans are robbing children of their futures: They are gutting Special Education classes, defunding school bus programs, and cutting free lunch. Our students are paying the price, but that will end once we retake the House in November.

You heard it from @mccannforcongress.bsky.social — Michigan is FIRED UP and ready to flip the House this November! Sean is the fighter Michigan families can count on, and I ca n't wait for him to join our caucus after he wins. Watch our full interview here: bit.ly/4apV0i9

RFJ Jr. called Medicare and Medicaid “scams.” Tell that to the senior in Aurora rationing $800 insulin. Tell that to the mom in Joliet whose kids get lifesaving care because of Medicaid. RFK Jr. is the HHS Secretary AND the biggest public health threat in our nation.

The United States is a vibrant multiracial democracy, and our highest court should respect that. Our laws should reflect that. Communities of color should be able to elect representatives of their choosing.

Republicans love to thank veterans for their service on social media, but they turn around and cut VA budgets, gut veterans' health care, and send young soldiers to fight in forever wars overseas. Veterans deserve to be honored with legislative action, not empty platitudes.

Don't tell me Republicans care about workers. Tell me which bill they passed to raise the minimum wage. Tell me which bill they passed to expand overtime eligibility. Tell me which bill they passed to protect the right to organize. I'll wait.

We need more women serving in every level of government to help solve our nation’s biggest problems. With gas more than $5 a gallon, unemployment on the rise, and women being forced out of the job market, we know we have serious work to do.

The winter is colder. The summer is drier. The harvest is smaller. Republicans are still arguing about whether climate change is REAL, but we need real solutions to address the climate crisis.

Here in Illinois, Democratic women have always been fighters. And we proudly stand united in fighting for something bigger than ourselves. Honored to host my first annual Ultimate Women’s Power Brunch and stand on the shoulders of the great Jan Schakowsky 💜

“America can change. What we've already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow" My family and I had a beautiful time at the Obama Presidential Center, and those words stuck with me. We cannot believe the myth that we are powerless. We are the change.

Today, we #WearOrange to bring awareness to our nation’s preventable gun violence crisis and the ~47,000 lives it claims each year. Throughout my time in Congress, I've worked hard to secure common-sense gun safety measures. We *must* retake the House and end this crisis.

At a town hall before the disastrous Callais decision, I was asked about the Voting Rights Act. Communities of color should be able to elect representatives *of their choice* — that’s why the Voting Rights Act is necessary.

Republicans didn’t cut “government waste.” They cut your health care. They cut your social security. They cut your retirement. They cut your SNAP. AND they raised your taxes. They’re just hoping you don’t notice.

Whether you're hourly or salaried, Democrats are fighting for you. Whether you're insured or uninsured, Democrats are fighting for you. Whether you live in a city or the country, we're fighting for you. Democrats have always been for the working class. That will never change.

@shannontaylorva.com is exactly right — it's RIDICULOUS for this corrupt administration to profit on the backs of struggling Americans. Virginia wants change, and Shannon will deliver.

In 2024, Illinois had 133,000 clean energy jobs. Republicans killed $22 billion in new projects and called it energy dominance. There is nothing dominant about putting Illinois workers out of work to protect Big Oil’s bottom line.

🚨In case you missed it, the @electdemocrats.bsky.social announced their second round of Red to Blue candidates! I’m so excited to support their campaigns, and we know they'll deliver BIG DEMOCRATIC VICTORIES this November. Join us on our journey to flip the House: laurenaunderwood.substack.com

My Republican opponent, Jim Marter, says “it’s time to kill the beast” when talking about the Affordable Care Act. Thousands of IL-14 families count on the ACA – and I’ll continue to work every single day to protect their right to access affordable care.

Proud to join the wonderful DeKalb community for Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time for us to remember the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country — and to honor their memory with action.

As a public health nurse, I know one thing: preventative care saves lives and money. When people cannot afford to see a provider until it is an emergency, everyone ends up paying more. Investing in health care is not just the right thing to do – it’s the smart thing to do.

We need to have an honest conversation about the Callais decision, the state of voting rights, and where we go from here. One thing I know for sure — I'm done with this court. Their corruption. The lifetime appointments that protect them. Their abuse of power has to end.

@jamie.agerforcongress.com is running to fight for the Western North Carolina he grew up in. Jamie knows what his neighbors need because he IS one of them — a farmer, a small business owner, a dad. NC-11 is ready for him. Full interview: bit.ly/4wJWVYn