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March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass six bipartisan spending bills in the House of Representatives that include funding he secured for 12 transformative projects across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District

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Construction Workers
March 5, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $5.8 million in federal funding for the Peoria-based Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to strengthen local manufacturing and create jobs in the region. 

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Sorensen Invites Local Veteran to State of the Union Address
March 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen has invited local veteran Leo “Doc” Kaalberg as his guest for the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7. Kaalberg served as a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division, completing four tours and earning the Purple Heart twice. 

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Student holds painting depicting tea, honey, and cookies;
February 29, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing the launch of his second annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.

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February 26, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the U.S.

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Sorensen Announces Investments to Support Election Integrity
February 22, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the U.S.

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Sorensen, LaHood Urges Postal Service to Protect Jobs in Peoria
February 21, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) are calling on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to protect jobs at USPS’s Peoria Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).

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Sorensen Urges Postal Service to Protect Jobs in Milan
February 20, 2024

MILAN, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is calling on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to protect jobs at USPS’s Milan Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).

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February 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) in introducing the