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March 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured nearly $847,000 for a new state-of-the-art police training center in Winnebago County to support officers in Northern Illinois and reduce crime. 

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Sorensen Requests Millions to Support Local Projects
March 15, 2024

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has secured over $123 million in tax dollars for infrastructure projects in Western Illinois, including Rock Island, Moline and Monmouth.

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Sorensen Helps Launch House Democrats’ Border Security Task Force
March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) in helping launch House Democrats’ Border Security Task Force.  

The task force, comprised of 24 House Democrats, will work on bipartisan, sensible reforms to secure the Southern border, address the immigration backlog, combat the flow of dangerous narcotics such as fentanyl, and provide the Department of Homeland Security with the resources they need to do their jobs. 

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Sorensen Bill to Foster Interagency Collaboration at NASA Advances Out of Committee
March 13, 2024

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced via news release over $123 million in tax dollars coming to Central Illinois for upcoming infrastructure projects.

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $123 million in tax dollars for historic projects in Western Illinois. 

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $2.8 million in tax dollars for three transformative local projects in Northern Illinois. 

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $123 million in tax dollars for historic projects benefitting Central Illinois. 

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has announced securing over $2.8 million in tax dollars for three vital projects in Northern Illinois, aimed at bolstering community safety, infrastructure, and clean water access. 

“Northern Illinois is a special place, and it is my job to make sure my neighbors can live and grow a family in communities that are sustainable for future generations.

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Sorensen Introduces Bill to Help Working Families Access Clean Drinking Water
March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, secured more than $123 million in tax dollars for projects in western Illinois, his office announced Tuesday.

Among the improvements is a $959,752 investment to repair Lanark’s water mains, which have experienced an excessive number of breaks and incidents of low pressure. 

 

This investment is essential for Lanark families because current water infrastructure is not prepared to provide water adequately and reliably to residents and businesses, according to a news release.

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Rep. Sorensen, pictured in Nov. 2022
March 7, 2024

MOLINE — Hours before President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union address, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, offered "state of the district" remarks that, among other topics, highlighted his efforts to provide more resources to veterans.