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March 2, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Office of

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Congressman Eric Sorensen delivers a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
March 1, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives expressing support for the Richard L.

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February 27, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $3,328,749 in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Northwestern Illinois. 

Issues:Education
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Sorensen and USDA Under Secretary Torres Small Announce $18 Million to Expand Broadband Access in Northwestern Illinois
February 24, 2023

GALESBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced $18 million in funds for high-speed broadband access to rural communities in Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren counties. 

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Congressman Eric Sorensen delivers handmade Valentine’s Day cards collected from community  members and students to veterans around Central and Northwestern Illinois.
February 14, 2023

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited veteran centers and clinics across Illinois’ 17th

Issues:Veterans
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February 14, 2023

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement: 

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Sorensen Named to Key House Agriculture Subcommittees
February 10, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve on the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee and th

Issues:Agriculture
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Sorensen Secures Top Leadership Post on Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee
February 9, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics within the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He was also named to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy. 

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House Chamber of the United States Capitol Building
February 8, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s second State of the Union address: 

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January 30, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 118th Congress.