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Rep. Sorensen, pictured in Nov. 2022
May 23, 2023

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen sat down for dinner Monday night at a table with five Republicans and three Democrats.

“And the thing I brought away from that is, God, this looks a lot like my neighborhood. We should be able to sit down and talk with one another again, and support one another,” said Sorensen, who represents the 17th Congressional District that includes the Twin City area.

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Rep. Eric Sorensen Official Photo
May 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (Il-17) introduced amendments that would better secure the southern border and prevent the spread of fentanyl to an immigration bill the House of Representatives considered this past week. 

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Grandma’s House by Emmelia Edwards
May 15, 2023

WASHINGTON (WMBD) — A local congressman announced that a Peoria student’s artwork will be displayed in Washington D.C. after winning an art competition.

Issues:Education
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Congressman Sorensen works in the House Agriculture Committee to craft the 2023 Farm Bill
May 12, 2023

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen introduced a bill aimed at making it easier for cheaper generic drugs to be approved without being held up by petitions meant to delay the process.

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Map depicting Bloomington-Normal
May 5, 2023

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen visited the Twin Cities on Friday to learn more about the needs of two communities in the 17th Congressional District.

Sorensen was accompanied by Normal Mayor Chris Koos in a tour around Uptown Normal.

Koos said Uptown Normal is vibrant, but needs a new stormwater system.

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Aerial view of Augustana College
May 2, 2023

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2023)  Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $361,276 for Augustana College to conduct a study to expand therapy for those with disorders related to language and communication.

Issues:Education
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Sorensen Applauds Investments in Central Illinois Infrastructure Projects
May 1, 2023

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.-17) is prioritizing two community funding projects in Peoria to the tune of $2.5 million.

Sorensen requested $500,000 for affordable single-family housing in the Southside and $2 million to upgrade and replace sidewalks in the East Bluff.

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Map of Illinois counties highlighting where Congressman Sorensen's Community Project Funding Requests are located.
April 19, 2023

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has released a statement after submitting 15 Community Project Funding requests for consideration in the FY 2024 budget – including Quad-City area projects. 

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Freshman Congressman Shares Accomplishments and Reflects on Serving Central and Northwestern Illinois
April 15, 2023

Moline, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) marked 100 days serving Central and Northwestern Illinois in Congress.