Veterans
Veterans have sacrificed so much for our nation and our community, and it is an honor to represent so many of these heroes across Central and Northwestern Illinois.
In return for their service, we must ensure our veterans receive the best care possible to treat injuries and ailments acquired during their time in duty. Veterans should never have their hard-earned benefits and care threatened by Washington politics.
I will always work to make sure our veterans’ needs are met, even long after they’ve hung up the uniform.
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PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a roundtable with Peoria-area veterans and advocates to discuss their needs and challenges. Sorensen highlighted his work in Congress to support veterans and their families.
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing the launch of his 2024 Hearts for Heroes drive.
Students and community members in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District are invited to create handmade Valentine’s Day cards and deliver them to Sorensen’s Rock Island Office between Friday, February 2 and Monday, February 12, 2024. Cards will be distributed by Sorensen and staff to veterans and first responders across Central and Northwestern Illinois.
On Wednesday, January 23, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a roundtable with veterans and advocates in the Quad Cities area to discuss their needs and challenges, and highlight his work in Congress to support local veterans.
Last year, Sorensen introduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, which will increase grant awards for disabled veterans to modify their homes to fit their needs.
The tables at the East Moline American Veterans Center were filled with vets Tuesday as Congressman Eric Sorensen listened to their concerns.
The roundtable offered veterans a chance to discuss the challenges they face and needs in the community. Sorensen said it is crucial to give these voices an opportunity because they fuel how he advocates in Congress.
"We constantly have to bring veterans to the table so we can understand how I can advocate for the most important constituents that I have," he said.
Mental health and job opportunities for veterans got some attention in the Quad Cities.
Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen met with veterans and their advocates for a roundtable discussion in East Moline at the AMVETS Career Center. Sorensen says he wants veterans to be able to express their concerns.
The veterans at the roundtable say they look forward to seeing what the congressman can get done in Washington.
PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing that his office will host mobile office hours tomorrow to assist veterans in need of help with federal agencies.
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) extended the following message to former members of the armed services.
"This Veterans Day, I'm extending my sincerest gratitude to those who've sacrificed so much for our country, keeping our nation, our communities, and our democracy safe," Sorensen said.
On Friday, Sherrard High School's gymnasium was jam-packed with patriotism.
The school held a district-wide assembly for Veterans Day featuring speakers, musical performances and a student-made video to honor veterans.
After opening remarks from Sherrard Superintendent Carl Johnson and school board president Rhys Fullerlove — both of whom took time to honor U.S. veterans along with active and aspiring members of the military — guest speaker Lt. Col. Michael Burns took the podium.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) applauded the Air National Guard’s decision to select Peoria’s 182nd Airlift Wing as one of four preferred locations for new C-130J aircraft to replace the aging C-130H aircraft.