Underwood HQ · [email protected]

August 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Why it matters

Here’s the situation: We’re rapidly approaching our mid-August deadline, and we’re running out of time to close the gap. Why it matters: Meeting these goals helps to keep the train moving, gets us out across the 14th District, and gives us the space to respond to attacks from far-…

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  Emma B. · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM

An update:

Hey, John, Emma here — we just wrapped up our finance meeting for the week, and I wanted to pass along an update: As we head into the fall, we’ll need a strong foundation to meet people all over the 14th District. Hitting our goals this month sets us up for success for the weeks a…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM

$5 trillion dollars

218 Republicans voted to strip health care coverage from 15 million Americans, to add $5 trillion to our deficit & pay for  $117 billion in tax breaks for the wealthiest  1% of Americans. Chip in right now to help us build a House majority that is working for YOU and not the 1…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

August 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Not like us

Some campaigns rely on big checks from wealthy executives to power their work, but that’s not us. Other campaigns rely on PAC dark money with nameless and faceless donors to drive their agenda, but that’s not us. On average, people are pitching in just $25.89 to fuel our grassroot…

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  Haley Stevens · [email protected]

August 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM

I'm concerned

The Hill just listed Michigan as one of the top five Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026. Hey John — Lauren here. I wanted to make sure you heard that my friend Haley Stevens is running for the U.S. Senate. Her message is below: Hi John – it’s Haley Stevens, and I have a co…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

August 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM

My thoughts

I’ve been thinking a lot recently, John. I've been thinking of all the ways Democrats need to do better. We need to listen more, we need to meet our voters where they are at, show up better in our communities, and get to know the people we’re serving, their hopes, their fears, and…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM

They’ve done nothing but cater to billionaires

Republicans have gone on and on attacking Democrats on inflation, but they’ve done nothing but cater to billionaires since they gained the majority in November. Their version of lowering costs? Kicking 17 million Americans off their health insurance. Their approach to ending “frau…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

August 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM

You’re a piece of our winning strategy

We’re proud to stand with Lauren in the fight for our democracy because we know she’s the real deal. Lauren isn’t in Washington to farm soundbites and go viral; she’s there to fight for the everyday people across the 14th District who are clocking in, working hard, and making the…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

August 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Accountability

As the Ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Lauren is holding Kristi Noem and the Trump administration accountable for their unlawful actions that target marginalized people.  Abducting people off the street and throwing due process out of …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

August 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Medicaid cuts will be deadly for new moms and babies

John, did you know that Medicaid is the primary source of coverage and the largest single payer for pregnancy health care nationwide? The fact is that more than 1.47 million births in 2024 were covered by Medicaid funding. Medicaid ensures access to health care — physical and men…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Some not-so-good news

We need to make sure Lauren has the resources to respond to the right-wing attacks on her work. Hey John,  We wish we didn’t have to send this email, but here’s the truth: We fell short of our end-of-month fundraising goal last night. The sky isn’t going to fall because we missed …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM

We only need seven people to step up

John — I just got word from our team that we’re only $105 away from reaching our goal for July, so I had to reach out one last time: Will you be one of the SEVEN people we need to pitch in $15 to close this gap? Pitch in $15 here: secure.actblue.com/donate/lau-em-july2025?amount=1…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Today

Today is the last day to pitch in before our end-of-month deadline, so we’re about to give you 3 reasons why you should chip in $3 right now. If you’re ready to cut to the chase, you can do so right here. If not, keep reading: Lauren is one of the most effective legislators in Co…

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  Emma B. · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM

We might miss this goal.

John, I’ve been tracking our numbers all day, and I have to be honest: We might miss this goal. It’s not the news I wanted to share tonight, but we’re not pacing the way we’d need to be to hit our $20,000 goal before tomorrow at midnight.  I’m reaching out with another ask (sorry!…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Sorry to bother you

I know your inbox 📧 is probably full right now, John — so I’m sorry to add another email in there.  But the truth is, emails just like this one fuel our campaign and keep us on a course to victory 🏆— we’re not powered by big checks with an agenda, we’re powered by grassroots suppo…

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  Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Twenty

BIG NEWS 🎉 Lauren just had ANOTHER bill passed out of the House — if it’s signed later this year (as it’s expected to be!) it will be her 20th piece of legislation signed into law! Lauren is one of the most effective legislators in Congress, John. Before our July deadline, can we …

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  Rep. Steven Horsford · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Your voice in this fight

Your support is the key to victory in 2026 Hi John, Steven Horsford here from Nevada’s fourth district. Rep. Underwood and I are doing everything we can to win back the House in 2026. That means organizing, outreach, and action have to happen RIGHT NOW if we want to win big next …

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM

We just left our budget meeting

John — Lauren and I just left our daily budget meeting and I wanted to reach out with a quick update: We’re just $3,000 away from hitting our July goal and keeping our momentum through the end of the summer It won’t take much to close this gap — a strong push from this grassroot…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM

What if I told you?

John — is there anything I can say to convince you to pitch in $5 or more before our July deadline passes this week? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $5 NOW CHIP IN $10 NOW …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM

The fight for inclusivity

John, today is the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark piece of civil rights legislation — guaranteeing basic rights for millions of people nationwide who live with disabilities. The law protects people from discrimination in the workplace and hirin…

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  Adam Schiff · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM

Trump just called for my prosecution — here’s why I won’t back down

Hi John — this is Adam Schiff. Lauren Underwood said I could reach out with this urgent message: Donald Trump just went on Truth Social and called for me to be prosecuted. Why? Because I led his first impeachment. Because I’ve held him accountable. Because I haven’t stopped. And I…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM

Republicans’ massive Q2 haul:

(via Punchbowl News) John— Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has announced a massive fundraising haul for the second quarter of 2025 with every intention to flood races like ours with cash and expand his extremely narrow House majority. Johnson will be targeting battleground distri…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM

Breaking: Mike Johnson is shutting down the House until September

Breaking, John: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson just decided to shut down the House until September in order to protect Donald Trump.  Once again, Republicans are putting their own petty interests above the needs of the American people.  And while they’ll all go home to enjoy th…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM

We cannot give up

John, I just wanted to check in after a tough few weeks. It’s hard to celebrate our democracy at a time when Republicans are gleefully ripping millions of people off their health care.  It’s easy to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or downright hopeless for the future, but I have to…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM

We’re making IVF more affordable, here’s how:

  My new bill, the Health Coverage for Inclusive and Valued Families (IVF) Act of 2025, would require insurance companies to cover IVF and other fertility care, allowing more families to grow nationwide. We need more community support in your neighborhood. Will you add yo…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM

March 17, 2026

John — Today marks exactly 8 months until the IL primary. We still have a lot of work ahead, and Lauren is nowhere near done fighting for the people of Illinois.  But her primary challenger doesn’t want voters to see the progress we’ve made. Over the coming months, he will spread …

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Good news: My bill, the Baby Changing on Board Act, passed the House!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood July 16, 2025 Hi Neighbor, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this! The House has passed my bipartisan bill, the Baby Changing on Board Act. This is a simple, commonsense bill—and it’s long overdue.   Right now, many long…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM

They’re betting you forget about this

John, I know our team reaches out quite a bit asking for your support, and I want you to be the first to know: I don’t take a single dollar you choose to pitch in for granted. I’m grateful for every dime — you work hard for your money, but I wouldn’t reach out if it weren’t import…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

July 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM

The difference

John — we pulled our records, and here’s what we have on file for you at this email address:   Supporter: [email protected] 2025 Donor? Not Activated Suggested Donation: $3 MAKE A CONTRIBUTION Republicans have passed the big, disastrous bill — now it’s time t…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

July 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM

First, Then, Now

FIRST: Donald Trump issued a mandate to right-wing extremists in Congress to defund the social supports that our hard-earned tax dollars pay for to give a handout to the wealthiest individuals in the country. THEN: Republicans in Congress responded by passing a budget that kicks m…

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  Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

July 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM

This is the number one thing people are concerned about

Do you know what the number one problem we hear from constituents is, John? Cost of living. We don’t have to tell you things are more expensive, and consumer confidence that things will get better with the GOP’s farce of a budget is at an all-time low. Americans see through the gr…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM

It’s time to make them pay for their greed

Based on the devastating vote Republicans took last week, one thing is clear, John: we can’t afford to fall short in 2026. That means that we have to put in the work NOW to make sure we’re prepared to take back control of the House majority and set our country back on a path towar…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM

I want to be clear about what this budget does to Medicaid

John, I want to take a moment to really talk about the impacts that deep cuts to Medicaid will have on our health care infrastructure, but if you’re short on time today and ready to help Democrats win back the House, will you pitch in right now? If you've saved your payment inform…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

July 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Sign on to tell Kristi Noem hands off our rights

As the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Subcommittee, Lauren is laser-focused on holding Kristi Noem and the illegal actions of the Department of Homeland Security accountable. Republicans are trying to let DHS go unchecked and hand them billions more dollars, even as they fl…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM

A more perfect union

John — This Independence Day is a challenging one in the face of Donald Trump’s extreme administration, but it’s more important now than it’s ever been before to reaffirm our commitment to our democracy, independence, and freedom for all. Our democracy isn’t given, John, we must f…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Ashamed

John: Republicans just rammed through their indefensible tax scam. It’s a shameful, cruel, indefensible bill that will leave millions of Americans without health care coverage and food assistance to give tax cuts to Republicans’ billionaire donors.  It’s a disgrace, and Democrats …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Here’s what the budget won’t do

Things the Republican budget will do: 🏥 Kick millions of Americans off their health care coverage 💰 Give another tax break to the wealthiest 1% on the backs of everyday taxpayers 🍎 Dismantle food assistance programs that hungry families and kids rely on Things the Republican budge…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM

I’ll vote no.

Senate Republicans just rammed through their indefensible tax scam. John: Senate Republicans just rammed through their indefensible tax scam. I want you to hear it from me: I’ll be voting NO when it comes back to the House. Here’s what Republicans don’t want you to know about thei…

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  Lauren's iPhone · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM

still short

  Hey there, John — I just got a text from our finance team, we’re still just $180 short of this month’s goal. Our team has just a few hours before we submit our numbers to the FEC, and I would love to see your name on our list of supporters for this quarter, John. Can I count on y…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM

John, you’re the solution

We have a problem. Here’s the problem, John: We’re still $3,416 behind on our FEC deadline goal. We’ve still got a few hours to make up ground but we need a boost fast. The solution? If everyone reading this messaging pitched in just $10, we’d hit this goal before you can say, “wi…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM

A transformative tomorrow

John, We're closing in on the end of the quarter deadline, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Missing this crucial goal could derail our summer strategy, and summer is our BEST opportunity to connect with voters across Illinois' 14th. The power to make a difference lies in our han…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

June 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Good news, bad news

I’ll get straight to the bad news first: we’re a little behind where we expected to be at this point to hit our quarterly goal. But the good news? If everyone on this team reading this message is able to pitch in today, we’ll crush this goal and start July off on a good foot. We’r…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Anything?

John — is there anything we can say to convince you to match our average contribution before our end-of-quarter deadline passes? PITCH IN $24.65 PITCH IN ANOTHER AMOUNT What if we told you that House Democrats are just a few seats away from gaining a majority in the Ho…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Did you see Lauren’s email?

We’re forwarding this note from Lauren in case you missed it. This is the first end-of-quarter FEC deadline since a primary opponent entered the race — and we need to show just how strong this grassroots campaign really is. We know this team can rise to the moment. But the truth i…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Let me explain why this deadline really matters

Hi John,  We’ve just entered the final days of the second quarter — and I hope you’ll give me a moment to explain why this FEC deadline is such a big deal. This is our first public fundraising report since a primary challenger jumped into the race — and it’s more important than ev…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Wish we could chat over coffee.

Your input is crucial to addressing the real challenges faced by working families in our community. Hey John, how are you doing? I’m not just asking, I really want to know. With all of the chaos coming out of Washington, it’s important to me that I hear from this grassroots team. …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Six opponents

John — Lauren is now up against SIX opponents in this race who want to unseat her, including two that she’s already beaten in previous cycles. We need your support today, can we count on you? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go thro…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM

160 years later

John, Today, as we commemorate Juneteenth, I am reminded of the profound significance this day holds. It's a moment to reflect on our journey and to celebrate freedom — a journey marked by resilience, strength, and hope. Four years ago, I had the honor of being at the White House …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM

No kings in America

I’ll make it plain Saturday was an inspiring one, John. Across America, regular, everyday people took to the streets and made their voices clear: we don’t do kings in America. I joined protesters in Yorkville as they called for an end to Trump’s authoritarian rule, and I want to …

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  Mr. Underwood · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM

I’m so proud of Lauren, John

Hi John,  It’s Clarence, Lauren’s dad. I still remember the day we brought Lauren home, and watching Lauren’s remarkable growth from a curious Girl Scout to a dedicated congresswoman has been the greatest honor.  Witnessing her passion and tireless work to uplift families in Illi…

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