The Black Maternal Health Caucus secured $363 million for maternal health priorities, including $72 million in Momnibus funding.
Quiver AI Summary
BMHC Secures Funding for Maternal Health Initiatives: The Black Maternal Health Caucus has successfully secured over $363 million for maternal health priorities in the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2025. This includes $72 million in funding established under the Momnibus Act, aimed at addressing the maternal health crisis in the U.S.
Advocacy and Legislative Support: Co-Chairs Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Lauren Underwood emphasized the urgency of passing comprehensive solutions to improve maternal health. Underwood stated, "Moms across America are demanding a comprehensive solution," while Adams highlighted the positive impact of increased funding for maternal health research and initiatives.
Specific Funding Allocations: Key allocations in the FY25 appropriations package include funding for the NIH IMPROVE initiative, research grants for minority-serving institutions, and community-based support organizations. The funding aims to enhance maternal health outcomes, particularly for Black women, who face higher mortality rates during childbirth.
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Lauren Underwood Fundraising
Lauren Underwood recently disclosed $204.5K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 539th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 68.2% came from individual donors.
Underwood disclosed $89.5K of spending. This was the 881st most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Underwood disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 334th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Lauren Underwood Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Lauren Underwood is worth $89.5K, as of May 15th, 2026. This is the 461st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Underwood has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Lauren Underwood Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Lauren Underwood:
- H.R.8807: To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8778: To require the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to finalize a proposed rule relating to accessibility of electric vehicle charging stations, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8397: Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
- H.R.8070: Child Suicide Prevention Act
- H.R.7973: Momnibus Act
- H.R.7782: American Passport Card Accessibility Act
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2026 Illinois's 14th Congressional District Election
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Approximately $100,875 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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