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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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Stethoscope
February 16, 2024

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

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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.