Press Releases

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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.