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Sorensen Introduces Bill to Expand Opportunities for Farmers
February 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, along with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced the

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) speaks at a roundtable event with Peoria-area veterans.
February 9, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a roundtable with Peoria-area veterans and advocates to discuss their needs and challenges. Sorensen highlighted his work in Congress to support veterans and their families.  

Issues:Veterans
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  U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen speaks on Jan. 18 during a news conference to discuss federal funding previously awarded to Connect Transit in Bloomington-Normal.
February 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement applauding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) unanimous vote to ban the use of robocalls using cloned voices with artificial intelligence (AI).  

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Sorensen Promotes Clean Energy Investments and Support for Farmers
February 6, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, promoted clean energy investments going to rural communities and highlighted his work to strengthen Illinois agriculture.

Issues:Agriculture
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Construction Workers
February 2, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the Congressional Labor Caucus, is applauding an executive order that requires project labor agreements (PLAs) to be used for federal construction projects, ensuring federal tax dollars support union jobs.

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Sorensen Launches 2024 Hearts for Heroes Drive
February 1, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing the launch of his 2024 Hearts for Heroes drive.  

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100 dollar bills
February 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, a bipartisan tax reform package that will lower taxes for working families and small businesse

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Sorensen Named to Key House Agriculture Subcommittees
January 30, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released his 2023 Year-End Report, highlighting his office’s work to invest in Central and Northwestern Illinois by making

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

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, which requires robocallers to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) technology is used and increases penalties for violators who use AI to impersonate individuals.

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Congressman Eric Sorensen looks on as high school student points to a computer screen and explains a software application the student developed.
January 26, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) named Akhil Kumar, a Moline High School junior, as the winner of his 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Kumar won with his app, FoodFlow, which connects restaurants that have excess food to non-profits and food banks to reduce waste and feed the hungry.