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Sorensen hosts roundtable with Illinois labor leaders
August 29, 2023

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and other Illinois labor leaders in a roundtable to highlight Sorensen’s work to support union jobs and American workers in Congress. 

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Sorensen Tours Monmouth, Highlights Clean Drinking Water Efforts
August 25, 2023

MONMOUTH, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Mayor Rod Davies, and other local officials toured Monmouth neighborhoods to inspect where lead water service lines will be replaced, highlighting Sorensen’s efforts to bring back nearly $1 million for the commu

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Sorensen Visits Williamsfield Schools to Highlight Investments in Energy Upgrades
August 25, 2023

WILLIAMSFIELD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Williamsfield Schools to highlight recently-announced federal investments for energy upgrades that will lower utility costs, improve air quality, and create healthier learning environments.  

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Rep. Sorensen speaks with a farmer in Mercer County
August 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated four counties in Illinois 17th

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Sorensen Named to Key House Agriculture Subcommittees
August 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the administration's $40 billion supplemental funding request, which includes resources to secure our border and address the flow of illicit fentanyl into the country.

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Sorensen Launches Congressional App Challenge for Middle and High School Students
August 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the launch of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.

Issues:Education
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Congressman Sorensen walking with armed service member
August 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is now accepting applications from high school students in Illinois’ 17th

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Sorensen Tours Freeport, Highlights Clean Drinking Water Efforts
August 8, 2023

FREEPORT, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Freeport Mayor Jodi Miller, and other local officials toured the newly constructed Freeport Well House and viewed the Adams Avenue Reconstruction project to highlight efforts to improve local infrastructure and expand clean drinking water access. 

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Announcement: Veterans who begin filing a PACT Act claim by August 9 may be eligible for backdated benefits. Visit VA.gov/PACT
August 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that under the

Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Sorensen speaks with a farmer in Mercer County
August 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), alongside Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), introduced the Advancing Research on Agricultural Climate Impacts Act, bipartisan legislation to support farme