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May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led over 40 members of the New Democrat Coalition in calling for increased funding for law enforcement in the upcoming budget.

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Police background
May 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) co-led the introduction of the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act, which supports small and midsize police departments by providing resources to improve off

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Sorensen Applauds EPA Decision to Expand E15 Sales, Lowering Costs for Working Families
May 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with members Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Wesley Hunt (TX-13), and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced the Fuels Parity Act, which allows ethanol from corn starch to qualify as an advanced biofuel.

Issues:Agriculture
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Office meeting behind glass doors
May 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support local tech-industry partnerships and create jobs.

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Edwards’ winning piece will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for one year.
May 15, 2023

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) congratulated Peoria Christian High School junior Emmelia Edwards on winning the 2023

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Sorensen Leads on Border Security
May 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (Il-17) introduced amendments that would better secure the southern border and prevent the spread of fentanyl to an immigration bill the House of Representatives considered this past week. 
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Sorensen Introduces Bill to Lower Drug Prices
May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced the STOP GAMES Act to lower prescription drug prices.  

Issues:Health Care
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Stack of Books
May 1, 2023

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $361,276 for Augustana College Associate Professor Dr.

Issues:Education
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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen NASA and Energy Department
May 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) in introducing the bipartisan DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, which codifies the relationship between the

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Sorensen Applauds EPA Decision to Expand E15 Sales, Lowering Costs for Working Families
April 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, applauded the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to put in the waiver to expand the sale of E15.