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Lawmakers wrote a letter to the FCC, stating: Too many Americans, particularly our senior citizens, are taken advantage of by bad actors and scammers with robocalls and, more prevalent in recent years, robotexts.   We urge you to use every tool at your disposal to crack down on these bad actors that take advantage of working Americans.
June 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led 35 members of Congress in requesting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provide plans to address scam robocalls and texts, which heavily target seniors.

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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Rural Broadband Access
June 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced a bipartisan bill to expand broadband access in rural areas by lessening regulations for small telecommunications providers. The ACCESS Rural America Act alters Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements originally intended for large corporations. 

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Sorensen Applauds Inclusion of $75 Million for River Infrastructure Upgrades in Energy and Water Bill
June 20, 2023
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of $75 million in the FY2024 House Energy and Water Appropriations bill to upgrade the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers’ navigation infrastructure.
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Housing
June 15, 2023

FREEPORT, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) urged the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect access to safe and affordable housing in Freeport.

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QC Power station
June 14, 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. The funding will be used to invest in programs that provide resources for regional innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups. 

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June 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today introduced the bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02). This legislation will improve flood and drought mitigation in the Driftless Area through existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs. 

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Congressman Sorensen introduces the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act
June 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act

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Stethoscope
June 9, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $1,681,014 in federal grant funding for Rockford-based Crusader Community Health to provide high-quality health services for families in Northwestern Illin

Issues:Health Care
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Stethoscope
June 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced The

Issues:Health Care