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ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) met with employees and labor representatives connected to the Rock Island Arsenal for a roundtable discussion on April 3, 2026, focused on workforce concerns and the future of jobs at the Arsenal.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is helping to lead the fight to crack down on elected officials and federal employees using privileged information to make money by betting in prediction markets.
WASHINGTON, DC— U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement in response to the Army’s attempt to move jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal:
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About Eric
Congressman Eric Sorensen was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois.
He served communities across Central and Northwestern Illinois as a local TV meteorologist for over two decades, communicating life-saving information that impacted Illinoisans’ jobs, schools, farms, and safety. To Eric, being a meteorologist was about building trust and protecting his community.
In Congress, Sorensen still values being a trusted neighbor to the residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. He is focused on lowering costs for working families, creating sustainable jobs in Central and Northwestern Illinois, and supporting the family farms and rural communities that keep our economy moving forward.
Sorensen proudly represents Illinois farmers on the House Agriculture Committee. He was also appointed to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress, along with assignments to two critical subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
These roles enhance Sorensen's ability to advocate for the Rock Island Arsenal and Peoria Air National Guard Base—two cornerstones of Illinois’ 17th District.
He currently resides in Moline with his partner Shawn and his dogs Petey and Oliver.