Jobs, Small Business, and the Economy
So many of our neighbors feel left behind, like the economy isn’t working for them – and they’re right. That’s why I’ve centered my work in Congress around building an economy that helps Illinois working families.
Tackling Inflation and Lowering Costs - My top priority is addressing rising costs that are hurting Illinoisans from the grocery store to the gas pump. I’m also committed to bringing down out-of-control drug prices, especially for our seniors.
Jobs – Illinois 17th District has been a hub of manufacturing and innovation for generations, in addition to having a rich farming history. I will always work to create good-paying, sustainable jobs in our communities so we can provide for our kids and grandkids.
Small Business – We need to make it easier to start and own a small business. This means cutting red tape and making sure Illinoisians have access to the resources they need to succeed. I’ll make sure Congress keeps the needs of Main Street in mind, and not just the interests of the wealthiest corporations.
More on Jobs, Small Business, and the Economy
ROCKFORD — Congressmen Eric Sorensen and the United States Small Business Administration visited Downtown Rockford Thursday. They hosted a roundtable with local businesses and toured local businesses.
This was done as a way to learn more about how they utilize U.S. Small Business Administration funding.
PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and other Illinois labor leaders in a roundtable to highlight Sorensen’s work to support union jobs and American workers in Congress.
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-17th District) continues with visits to Peoria, today visiting local labor leaders at Engineers Union Local 649.
Among the issues discussed were infrastructure, electric vehicles, and bringing better jobs to the region. Rep. Sorensen said he wants to have these discussions with constituents.
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured the inclusion of $12.5 million in the FY2024 House Defense Appropriations Bill to support manufacturing jobs and develop new technologies in the Quad Cities area.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of over $2.8 million to fund a police training facility in Winnebago County, upgrade the 8th Avenue Bridge in Rockford, and replace contaminated wells in Freeport in
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of $3.2 million for clean drinking water and road infrastructure projects in two FY2024 House Appropriations bills.
PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of over $4.6 million for investments in affordable housing, road infrastructure, sidewalk upgrades, and clean drinking water for Central Illinois communities in two FY2024 House Appropriations bills.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support local tech-industry partnerships and create jobs. The funding will be used to invest in programs that provide resources for regional innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups.
On Thursday, March 2, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives to advocate for protecting the right to organize and to call for the passage of the PRO Act.