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Sorensen Speaks to Rock Island High School Students About Importance of Voting
October 25, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined students at Rock Island High School for a discussion on the importance of voting and getting involved in the democratic process. 

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 U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, left, with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe in downtown Bloomington on Friday, May 5, 2023.
October 24, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing that his office has returned more than $3.2 million to his neighbors through federal casework services since he was sworn into Congress. 

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Sorensen Helps Launch House Democrats’ Border Security Task Force
October 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with seven of his colleagues

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Sorensen Statement on Layoffs at John Deere in Illinois
October 18, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) sent a letter to Deere & Company’s leadership demanding answers regarding their recently announced round of layoffs.  

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Sorensen Statement on Layoffs at John Deere in Illinois
October 16, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the news of an additional round of layoffs at Deere & Company.  

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Sorensen Joins South Pekin Leaders to Announce Funding Request for Clean Drinking Water
October 16, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined local leaders in South Pekin to provide updates on funding he requested from the federal government to fix the village’s water system and provide clean drinking water to families. 

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American Flag
October 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is now accepting applications from high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U.S. Service Academy for the Fall 2025 term.

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Sorensen Supports Manufacturing Jobs in Northwestern Illinois
October 10, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a member of the U.S.

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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Local Projects in Northern Illinois
October 10, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $200,000 for law enforcement in Winnebago County to improve access to mental health and wellness services. 

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Sorensen Helps Secure Over $22,000 for Illinois State University Police
October 10, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he helped secure over $22,000 for Illinois State University (ISU) Police.