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On Monday, July 31, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined local officials on a tour of Freeport infrastructure projects, including a newly constructed water treatment facility.

Visit Comes After Sorensen Secured the Inclusion of Nearly $1 Million in House Interior Appropriations Bill to support the project.

On Friday, July 21, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) appeared on Good Morning America 3 to discuss his background as a meteorologist, farmers in his district, changing weather, and more.

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.

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with colleagues on both sides of the aisle, applauded the inclusion of $75 million in a recently proposed Energy and Water House Appropriations bill. On Tuesday, June 20, WREX reported on the announcement.

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives calling for Congress to do anything in its power to defend Social Security against partisan plans that threaten its future and benefits owed to seniors.

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.

Congressman Sorensen Calls for Increased Food Security on the House Agriculture Committee.

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.