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, Ill. (WMBD)– 17th District State Representative Eric Sorensen toured the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria on Friday afternoon.
This comes after the Air Force announced in June that the Illinois Air National Guard’s TACP group and the Air Force band will be decommissioned from the base.
Representative Sorensen visited the facility to showcase his efforts to protect units at the base and support service members.
Sorensen said he’s trying to work across the aisle with State Representative Darin LaHood to ensure funding.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is now accepting applications from high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U.S. Service Academy for the fall 2024 term. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of his priorities to help disabled veterans in a bill passed in the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
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.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen spoke before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs about his bill to help disabled veterans.
On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen spoke before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs about his bill, the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act. This legislation would provide grants to disabled veterans so they can build or modify homes to fit their needs.
Sorensen introduced the bill with HVAC Ranking Member, Mark Takano, on Monday, June 12, to ensure injured veterans can live more comfortable lives when they return home from service.
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, which will help disabled veterans make accessibility improvements to their homes.
“Making sure our veterans can live comfortably after serving is one of the ways we can show our gratitude for their sacrifices,” said Sorensen. “This bill helps veterans who need this critical support transition smoothly from their time bravely serving our nation.”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, which willhelp disabled veterans make accessibility improvements to their homes.
On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen celebrated the 75th anniversary of the VA's Specially Adapted Housing program, which helps disabled veterans build or adapt housing to be more accessible. The Laurent House in Rockford, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, was built thanks to the grant program.