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Rep. Sorensen stands with a farming simulator
April 2, 2024

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said he will not support a version of the farm bill that does not include funding for a federal nutrition program.

Issues:Agriculture
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Sorensen Bill to Foster Interagency Collaboration at NASA Advances Out of Committee
April 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, released a statement on the passage of his bipartisan

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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Local Projects in Northern Illinois
March 28, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the multiple stabbings that occurred in Rockford’s southeast neighborhood on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  

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Sorensen reads to kids
March 28, 2024

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, takes a tour of the Wallace School Head Start program Wednesday, March 27, in Sterling in order to advocate for the early childhood education program.

Issues:Education
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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Local Projects in Northern Illinois
March 26, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the death of Auburn High School student Jason Jenkins, an 18-year-old Walmart employee that was murdered while working at a store in Rockford.

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March 26, 2024

Women in unions met with Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen to discuss what congress can do for them in the workplace.

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Air Base Visit
March 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass a bipartisan defense spending bill that includes wins he secured for the 182nd Airlift Wing at the Peoria Air National Guard base. The package also includes a 5.2 percent pay raise for service members – the largest in over two decades. 

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Sorensen Supports Manufacturing Jobs in Northwestern Illinois
March 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass a bipartisan defense spending bill that includes historic wins to support the Rock Island Arsenal and strengthens national security. The package Sorensen helped pass also includes a 5.2 percent pay raise for service members – the largest in over two decades.

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Congressman Eric Sorensen and Normal, Illinois, Mayor Chris Koos discuss infrastructure improvements coming to Normal.
March 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass a bipartisan spending bill in the House of Representatives that includes $2.4 million he secured for infrastructure projects for the Town of Normal. 

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March 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said there was $2.4 million for projects within the town of Normal.

In the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill that passed the House, the Rockford Democrat secured money to make Normal safer and healthier, his office said. The spending bill now advances to the Senate for passage and then heads to the President’s desk for signature.