Press Releases
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May 9, 2025
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and House Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) reintroduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, which will provide veterans with additional federal funding to make accessibility improvements to their homes.
Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cat
Issues:Veterans
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May 5, 2025
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the reintroduction of two bipartisan bills — the Rural Broadband Assistance Act and the ReConnecting Rural America Act — to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet in rural communities across Illinois and the country.
"Every hometown in Illinois deserves the necessary tools to stay connecte
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May 2, 2025
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced today that Sara Jorgensen, a senior at Peoria Notre Dame High School, is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 17th District. Sara’s piece, Humility & Acceptance, will be displayed in the U.S.
Issues:Education
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April 30, 2025
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) fiercely advocated for protecting essential jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal during a House Armed Services Committee hearing amidst news reports suggesting the Department of Defense is planning a significant reduction in force at the Arsenal.
The Arsenal plays a critical role in maintaining our country’s military readiness to c
Issues:Service Members and Defense
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April 29, 2025
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s first 100 Days in office:
“President Trump promised to lower costs for working families—but after 100 days, he’s done the opposite. Prices are up, and families are feeling the squeeze.
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April 29, 2025
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped reintroduce the Equality Act, which would codify protections for members of the LGBTQ+ against discrimination in employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federal funded programs, and jury service.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress elec
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April 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to reintroduce the Youth Lead Act, a bill aimed at helping youth organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, and the Scouts continue to grow and thrive.
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April 21, 2025
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce the bipartisan Invest to Protect to support small and midsize police departments with increased federal funding to recruit, train, and retain law enforcement officers.
“We need to make sure our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to serve our communities have the
Issues:Public Safety
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April 17, 2025
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Kewanee’s Main Street for a walking tour with Mayor Gary Moore. The visit was an opportunity for the Congressman to hear directly from small business leaders about their successes, challenges, and how federal resources can better support economic growth in the region.