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Congressman Sorensen speaking at hearing
December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)

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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen NASA and Energy Department
December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), top-ranking Democrat on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee applauded the passage o

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Sorensen Applauds Investments in Central Illinois Infrastructure Projects
December 1, 2023

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $683,301 to help treat substance use disorders and support mental health needs in Central Illinois. 

Issues:Health Care
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ICYMI: Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Flooding Along Mississippi River
December 1, 2023

GALESBURG, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $400,000 for Bridgeway, Inc. to administer services to help treat substance use disorders and addiction in Western Illinois.

Issues:Health Care
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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Local Projects in Northern Illinois
December 1, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing nearly half a million dollars to help treat substance use disorders and addiction in Northern Illinois. 

Issues:Health Care
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Western Illinois University
November 29, 2023

MACOMB, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing $746,000 for Western Illinois University (WIU) to provide law enforcement training programs for local poli

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Sorensen Visits Savanna Industrial Park, Highlights Developments Coming to Northwestern Illinois
November 28, 2023

SAVANNA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Savanna Industrial Park to meet with leaders from the

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Military Helmets
November 27, 2023

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing that his office will host mobile office hours tomorrow to assist veterans in need of help with federal agencies.

Issues:Veterans
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  U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen speaks to media as Normal Mayor Chris Koos looks on in this May 5 photo.
November 27, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are announcing $1 million for the McLean County Center for Human Services to administer behavioral hea

Issues:Health Care