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Sorensen Applauds EPA Decision to Expand E15 Sales, Lowering Costs for Working Families
April 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, applauded the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to put in the waiver to expand the sale of E15.

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Sorensen Outlines Devastating Impact of Proposed Budget on Illinois Families
April 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released a statement following his vote against a partisan budget proposal that would cost jobs, jeopardize health care and childcare for millions, and cut funding for veterans, schools, and first responders.

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April 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) requested $846,910 in the upcoming FY2024 budget for the Winnebago County police to purchase equipment that will improve officer training and retention. 

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Sorensen Brings Astronaut to Schools in Northwestern Illinois
April 24, 2023

MOLINE, IL - On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) welcomed NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins to the Quad Cities to meet with students and emphasize the importance of science and education. 

Issues:Education
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Sorensen Announces Funding Requests to Support Local Projects
April 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after submitting 15 Community Project Funding requests for consideration in the FY 2024 budget. 

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Freshman Congressman Shares Accomplishments and Reflects on Serving Central and Northwestern Illinois
April 14, 2023

MOLINE, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) marked 100 days serving Central and Northwestern Illinois in Congress. 

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Stethoscope
April 6, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $4,348,188 million in federal grant funding for public health services in Central and Northwestern Illinois. These grants were awarded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Chestnut Health Systems, Inc.

Issues:Health Care
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Office meeting behind glass doors
April 4, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is available for distressed areas in Central and Northwestern Illinois.

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City leaders tour Rockford site where lead pipes are being replaced
April 4, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Illinois EPA Director John Kim, Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and local leaders, to highlight water infrastructure projects in Rockford and announce new nationwide funding for clean water infrastructure. 

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Stethoscope
March 31, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Richie Torres (NY-15) led 23 members in a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of the FDA’s proposed risk-based questionnaire to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by blood and blood products.

Issues:Health Care