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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, which willhelp disabled veterans make accessibility improvements to their homes. 

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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 Illinois. 

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
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Construction Workers
June 5, 2023

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing a $400,000 grant awarded to the Peoria-based Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to strengthen local manufa

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Sorensen Announces Available Funding to Strengthen STEM Workforce
May 31, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) are announcing a $4.5 million grant funding competition to support efforts to create science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) talent development strategies and support innovation. 

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Construction Workers
May 26, 2023
ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce $4,057,730 in grants to revitalize contaminated sites in Northwestern Illinois. 
 
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Sorensen to Host Town Hall
May 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a town hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Constituents will be allowed to participate over the phone, and a recording of the event will be made available afterward.

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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 officer recruitment, retention, mental health, and training.