Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is requesting funding for 15 local projects that will benefit Illinois families as Congress works to fund the government.
LANARK, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined community leaders in Lanark to highlight $959,752 he secured from Congress to repair the city’s water infrastructure.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to announce $3,362,027 for Rockford-based Crusader Community Health to provide high-quality health services to families in Northern Illinois.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing $218,000 for OSF HealthCare to expand telehealth services to families in rural communities across Central and Northern Illinois.
WASHINGTON, DC – In recognition of National Police Week, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led a group of 24 of his New Democrat Coalition colleagues in calling for full funding for critical public safety programs that provide resources to law enforcement agencies to protect communities. Sorensen’s advocacy on this issue is in direct response to roundtable discussions and meetings he has hosted with law enforcement from across Central and Northwestern Illinois.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to a letter from U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy which states that the United States Postal Service (USPS) will "pause any implementation of moves" for mail processing centers "at least until after January 1, 2025."
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement in response to a letter from U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy which states that the United States Postal Service (USPS) will "pause any implementation of moves" for processing centers "at least until after January 1, 2025."
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led a bipartisan group of 24 of his colleagues in calling for funding the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP), which invests in rural schools.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03), introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster safety at schools within our communities. The Safe Schools and Communities Act will provide competitive grants to public schools to prevent human trafficking, improve drug abuse awareness, reduce gang activity, and end violence within our communities.
