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Representative Sorensen walking with two service members
December 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains several provisions advocated for by Sorensen, including initiatives to support the Rock Island Arsenal, an amendment to preserve jobs at the Peoria Air National Guard base, and the largest pay raise for service members in over 20 yea

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Sorensen joins company leaders during a tour of Cook Medical in Canton
December 11, 2023

CANTON, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined company officials for a tour of Cook Medical in Canton to highlight his work to strengthen manufacturing and create good-paying, sustainable jobs in Central Illinois. 

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Sorensen joins school administrators and leaders in environmental justice to launch zero-emission school buses at Williamsfield Schools in Williamsfield, Illinois
December 8, 2023

WILLIAMSFIELD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at Williamsfield Schools to launch a fleet of zero-emission school buses for the district and highlight his work to improve air quality for students. 

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Congressman Sorensen speaking at hearing
December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Congresswoman M

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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen NASA and Energy Department
December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), top-ranking Democrat on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the

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Congressman Sorensen on the steps of the Capitol
December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC (WMBD)– Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) celebrated the passage of his bipartisan bill on Tuesday.

A Sorensen news release states that the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act will help collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Energy (DOE).

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Sorensen Applauds Investments in Central Illinois Infrastructure Projects
December 1, 2023

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $683,301 to help treat substance use disorders and support mental health needs in Central Illinois. 

Issues:Health Care
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ICYMI: Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Flooding Along Mississippi River
December 1, 2023

GALESBURG, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $400,000 for

Issues:Health Care
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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Local Projects in Northern Illinois
December 1, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing nearly half a million dollars to help treat substance use disorders and addiction in Northern Illinois. 

Issues:Health Care