Illinois' 14th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 14th Congressional District
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14th Congressional District candidate Marter: ‘The no vote from my opponent stunned and angered many of her supporters’
Jim Marter, the Chairman of the Kendall County Republican Party and a candidate for the 14th Congressional District, has criticized his opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), for voting against House Resolution 798. Authored by the GOP, this resolution condemns support for terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah in higher education institutions. It is designed to address hostile environments for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. The resolution received 396 'yes' votes from Congress members, while 23 members including Underwood voted 'no', and...
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14th Congressional District candidate Marter: ‘Our children deserve better people in leadership for them’
Jim Marter, a contender for the 14th Congressional District and Chairman of the Kendall County Republican Party, has voiced his disapproval of Karl Frisch, a Virginia’s Fairfax County School Board member, being sworn in on a collection of controversial books. Marter's critique is aimed at Frisch's choice to use books such as "Flamer" and "Gender Queer" during his oath of office.
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14th Congressional District candidate Marter: ‘When you choose to come across the border illegally, you are a criminal illegal alien’
Jim Marter, a candidate for the 14th Congressional District and Chairman of the Kendall County Republican Party, commended the Joliet City Council for passing an ordinance aimed at regulating unscheduled drop-offs of illegal immigrants. The move follows similar actions in nearby suburban municipalities all responding to a surge in busloads of illegal immigrants, raising concerns about the strain on police resources.
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Marter: ‘I'm asking Representative Underwood to join me in condemning any support shown for terrorist groups’
In a move that intensifies the ongoing congressional race in Illinois' 14th District, Republican candidate Jim Marter is calling on his opponent, Democrat Lauren Underwood, to denounce a recent social media post by BLM Chicago.
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Underwood Hosts Summit with Emergency Responders in Illinois’ 14th District
Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) held a Fire Chief Summit in Oglesby with emergency responders across Illinois’ 14th District for a conversation about their needs and to share information on tools and key federal programs to support their departments.
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Underwood Announces $713,000 in Federal Funding for Ottawa First Responders Affected by St. Margaret’s Closures
On August 11, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the Ottawa Fire Department will receive $713,849 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program. These funds help fire departments hire additional firefighters, rehire or retain firefighters facing budget-related layoffs, and recruit and retain volunteer firefighters.
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Underwood Recognized With 2023 Democracy Award for Constituent Service
Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) was announced as the 2023 winner of the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF)’s Democracy Award for Constituent Service. CMF’s Constituent Service Award honors Congressional offices for their outstanding work helping constituents navigate federal agencies. CMF selected Underwood for the award in recognition of the office’s service, responsiveness, and accessibility to Illinois’ 14th District.
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Marter on his opponent for Illinois' 14th District: ‘It’s three strikes and Underwood should be out’
James "Jim" Marter is running against Congresswoman Lauren Underwood for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.
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Underwood, Bonamici, Horsford Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Clinical Opportunities for Graduate Nursing Students
WASHINGTON – On May 25, 2023, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Educating Future Nurses Act to expand clinical education and training opportunities for future Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
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Underwood, Bonamici, Horsford Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Clinical Opportunities for Graduate Nursing Students
On May 25, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Educating Future Nurses Act to expand clinical education and training opportunities for future Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
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Underwood Announces Veterans Town Hall with Representative Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
On May 23, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced she will host a Veterans Town Hall at the La Salle VFW, Post 4668 on Saturday, May 27 at 12:00 p.m.
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Underwood Opens District Office in Sandwich, Illinois
On May 22, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced a new office location at 207 E. Church Street, Unit F, Sandwich, Illinois. To celebrate the office’s opening, Underwood will be hosting an Open House for constituents at the Sandwich office on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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In Honor of Mother’s Day, Underwood, Adams, Booker Reintroduce the Momnibus to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis
On May 15, in honor of Mother’s Day, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the Momnibus Act, historic legislation to save moms’ lives and address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States.
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Underwood, Womack, Pappas, and Joyce Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Oversight and Accountability at VA
Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Steve Womack (AR-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Dave Joyce (OH-14) re-introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen oversight and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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FEMA Administrator Confirms Implementation of Underwood’s DEMAND Act to Support Nursing Families After Disasters
Yesterday during an Appropriations hearing, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell confirmed that FEMA has implemented changes to support breastfeeding families from Representative Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) Delivering Essentials to Mothers Amid Disasters (DEMAND) Act.
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Gryder: 'Underwood continually pushed the Green New Deal and costly tax hikes at the expense of hardworking Americans'
Republican candidate for the Illinois 14th Congressional District Scott Gryder is setting up a contrast between his plans for office, and the policies of incumbent Rep. Lauren Underwood.
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Gryder wins primary: 'We need to change course, away from failing policies and leadership'
Scott Gryder, Kendall County board chairman, won the five-way Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14.
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NRCC calls out Underwood for accepting campaign funds from Jayapal, citing her 'socialist agenda'
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) recently held a virtual fundraising event to benefit five Democratic legislators, including Lauren Underwood (D-Crystal Lake), who represents Illinois' 14th Congressional District.
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From Illinois Valley Times
Sen. Rezin earns key media endorsements in 14th Congressional District race
Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has won the endorsements of two of the state’s major newspapers in her 14th Congressional District run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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From Will County Gazette
Congressional candidate Gradel finds Underwood's vote to reject fentanyl ban 'unacceptable'
Illinois congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) had a hard time understanding incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's (D-Naperville) recent vote to reject a ban on fentanyl-like drugs.