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Sorensen Helps Launch House Democrats’ Border Security Task Force
March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) in helping launch House Democrats’ Border Security Task Force.  

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $123 million in tax dollars for historic projects in Western Illinois. 

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $2.8 million in tax dollars for three transformative local projects in Northern Illinois. 

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $123 million in tax dollars for historic projects benefitting Central Illinois. 

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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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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.