Constituent Stories
"Received a confusing letter from SSA regarding our son’s disability. Rep. Sorensen’s office answered quickly and arranged for a rep from SSA to call and explain the situation."
"I was in need of my Dd214 to be updated to obtain my VA benefits. Congressman Sorensen and his staff went above and beyond to get the issues resolved."
"I was injured at work and as a federal employee our workers compensation is done through the Department of Labor. After surgery I was off work for a little over 7 weeks. After 5 weeks and no paycheck I contacted Eric Sorensen's office and they were aware of an ongoing problem with the lag at the Department of Labor.
"My wife, Connie, and I were visiting our son and his family in Ashdod, Israel. The purpose of our visit was to meet our new two-month-old grandson and our three-year-old granddaughter. We arrived October 4th and, on the 7th, Hamas attacked. As the war intensified, it was apparent that we needed to leave. Almost all flights leaving Israel were booked or canceled.
“My issue started when I applied for EAD card through the USCIS. I waited for almost 3 months for the card in question to arrive my destination. My colleagues at school whom I applied before them had gotten theirs. I became so worried, so I decided to call the USCIS and only then did I discover the error in my house address.
“On June 2, 2023, my daughter’s dog pulled my passport off the counter and damaged it. I went to the post office the next day and filled out all forms for a new passport and expedited all mailings and the passport process in every way possible. I contacted Congressman Eric Sorensen’s office June 8.
“I had sent my passport for renewal in February 2023, in anticipation of a cruise vacation in mid-May. By May 5, I still had not received it, so my wife contacted Rep. Sorensen’s office for guidance and help. The people at the office that she spoke to were very helpful and knowledgeable. She was asked to complete an online form, and they would help her track it down.
“Eric Sorensen's office went above and beyond to help me receive my passport in time for my trip. They were very clear they couldn't make any promises, but they made it happen. Every question I had, email, phone call was always return within hours. I'm forever grateful to his office and received my passport in time to have my 30th wedding anniversary trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much.”