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Sorensen Announces $2.6 Million for Winnebago County Law Enforcement
September 23, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – As we approach the start of National Crime Prevention Month, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $2,600,000 in resources for Winnebago County law enforcement to investigate domestic violence crimes and help families impacted by domestic violence. 

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Sorensen, Durbin, Duckworth Announce $8 Million In Federal Funding for New Battery-Electric Ferry on Mississippi River
September 19, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $8 million in federal funding for Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) through the U.S.

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U.S. Capitol
September 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on his decision to vote against the House GOP’s proposed legislation to fund the government. 

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Congressman Eric Sorensen Headshot
September 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to an apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump:

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Sorensen Visits Southern Border, Calls for Increased Border Security
September 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen announced that two national police organizations, the National Fraternal Order of Police and the

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Sorensen Statement on Shooting of Two Police Officers in Macomb
September 4, 2024

MOLINE, IL – On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on the shooting of two police officers in Macomb, Illinois: 

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Sorensen to Host Town Hall, Discuss Efforts to Lower Costs for Neighbors
September 3, 2024

MOLINE, IL – On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 6:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a town hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.

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Aerial photograph depicts Peoria International Airport
August 26, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $14 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for a new air traffic control tower at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport. 

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Sorensen Statement on Layoffs at John Deere in Illinois
August 22, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) met with the leadership of Deere & Co. at their headquarters in Moline to find answers to questions regarding layoffs and future plans. He released the following statement: 

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Sorensen Statement on Layoffs at John Deere in Illinois
July 31, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to news that John Deere will lay off workers in the Quad Cities area.