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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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Police background
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. 

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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. The funding will be used to bring private and public partners together to innovate technologies that are essential to economic and national security. 

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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 Congressional Art Competition

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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. Ann Perreau to conduct a study for those with hearing disorders.

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the work of both entities.