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Sorensen Promotes Clean Energy Investments and Support for Farmers
February 19, 2024

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen, Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, Illinois Transportation Secretary Omar Osman, and other leaders in labor met at the Peoria art guild to discuss ways to improve local infrastructure.

Local leaders in central Illinois are seeing a shortage of infrastructure workers across the state.

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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Artificial Intelligence Robocalls
January 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC (WMBD)– Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced bipartisan legislation targeting AI robocalls along with Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) according to a news release.

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January 26, 2024

Worker welfare and access to care were key takeaways for U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, who visited OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington Friday as part of a listening tour of medical facilities across his district.

A key priority for Sorensen is increasing access to care, particularly for underserved communities.

Issues:Health Care
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Military soldier saluting an American flag
January 24, 2024

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.

Issues:Veterans
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Congressman Eric Sorensen speaks to a WWII veteran at the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC
January 23, 2024

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.

Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Eric Sorensen
January 16, 2024

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of making sure workers have the right to collectively bargain. 

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Freeport
January 9, 2024

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (EDC) will receive $20,000 to help drive economic growth and bring investment and jobs to Central Illinois.

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Rep. Sorensen, pictured in Nov. 2022
January 5, 2024

FREEPORT – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is applauding a decision from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow the City of Freeport to continue receiving vital housing resources under the agency’s rural development programs.

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Testifying before Transportation and Infra Committee
January 4, 2024

Whiteside County is getting financial help from the federal government to provide public health services.

Issues:Health Care
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Representative Eric Sorensen
December 20, 2023

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined River Bend Food Bank officials for a tour of their facility followed by a listening session focused on addressing hunger and improving nutrition.

Issues:Agriculture