Press Releases

Congressman Sorensen Helps Reintroduce Equality Act

April 29, 2025

Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped reintroduce the Equality Act, which would codify protections for members of the LGBTQ+ against discrimination in employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federal funded programs, and jury service.

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress elected from Illinois and to have the opportunity to use my voice to fight against violence and discrimination,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen.

Sorensen Announces Nearly $1 Million for Monmouth College to Grow STEM Workforce Pipeline

April 28, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the recent announcement of a $999,764 federal grant awarded to Monmouth College to fund scholarships for low-income students interested in pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree. The funding will help prepare students for careers in high-paying STEM jobs.

Issues:Education

Sorensen Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Youth Lead Act to Support FFA, 4-H, and Scouts

April 28, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to reintroduce the Youth Lead Act, a bill aimed at helping youth organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, and the Scouts continue to grow and thrive. The legislation highlights the importance of building leadership and life skills in young people across the country.

Issues:AgricultureJobs, Small Business, and the EconomyEducation

News report of Rep. Sorensen introducing the Invest to Protect Act

Congressman Sorensen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Law Enforcement Across the Country

April 21, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce the bipartisan Invest to Protect to support small and midsize police departments with increased federal funding to recruit, train, and retain law enforcement officers.

“We need to make sure our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to serve our communities have the support they need to do their jobs,” said Congressman Sorensen. “This bipartisan legislation will give local police departments across the country a significant boost in funding to re

Issues:Public Safety

Rep. Sorensen participating in small business tour in Kewanee

ICYMI: Sorensen Tours Kewanee’s Main Street with Mayor Gary Moore

April 17, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Kewanee’s Main Street for a walking tour with Mayor Gary Moore. The visit was an opportunity for the Congressman to hear directly from small business leaders about their successes, challenges, and how federal resources can better support economic growth in the region.

Issues:Jobs, Small Business, and the Economy

Congressmen Sorensen, LaHood Help Prevent Closure of USPS Mail Processing and Distribution Center in Peoria in Effort to Protect Jobs

April 11, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Darin LaHood (IL-16) applauded the announcement from the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) that the Peoria Mail Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) will remain open at current staffing levels.

Issues:Jobs, Small Business, and the Economy

Congressman Sorensen Helps Prevent Closure of USPS Mail Processing and Distribution Center in Milan in Effort to Protect Jobs

April 11, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the announcement from the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) that the Milan Mail Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) will remain open at current staffing levels.

Issues:Jobs, Small Business, and the Economy

Congressman Sorensen Responds to Passage of Republican Tax Giveaway to Billionaires, Cuts to Medicaid

April 10, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to House Republicans passing their budget proposal that calls for giving massive tax breaks to billionaires, while cutting more than $880 billion from Medicaid.

“The budget House Republicans passed today would rip health care coverage away from neighbors with disabilities, women receiving breast cancer treatments, and postpartum moms to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen.

Issues:AgricultureGovernment Accountability and TransparencyJobs, Small Business, and the EconomySeniorsHealth Care

Sorensen Joins Bipartisan Push to Protect Illinoisians from Trade War

April 10, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in co-sponsoring the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, a bill aimed at protecting American families, workers, and farmers from unfair and unnecessary tax hikes disguised as “emergency” tariffs. The bill makes it clear that no president should be able to raise taxes on everyday Americans without approval from Congress.

Issues:AgricultureGovernment Accountability and TransparencyJobs, Small Business, and the Economy

ICYMI: Congressman Sorensen Speaks Out on Protecting SNAP at House Agriculture Committee Hearing

April 9, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered passionate remarks and tough questions during a House Agriculture Committee hearing focused on expanding opportunity through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Issues:Agriculture