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Sorensen Urges Congress to Support Disabled Veterans
December 21, 2023

MOLINE, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is highlighting how he and his office worked throughout 2023 to be a good neighbor to Illinoisans, ensure government works for middle-class families, and make Central and Northwestern Illinois more susta

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Representative Eric Sorensen
December 20, 2023

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined River Bend Food Bank officials for a tour of their facility followed by a listening session focused on addressing hunger and improving nutrition.

Issues:Agriculture
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Sorensen Tours River Bend Food Bank in Quad Cities, Highlights Work to Address Hunger
December 19, 2023

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined River Bend Food Bank officials for a tour of their facility followed by a listening session focused on addressing hunger and improving nutrition.

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Sorensen Applauds Investments in Central Illinois Infrastructure Projects
December 18, 2023

PEORIA Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen is finding solutions to make prescription drugs more accessible for people in Peoria.

Monday morning, Sorensen held a round table with healthcare leaders from Central Illinois at Heartland Health in Peoria.

The group discussed ways to stop rising prescription drug prices.

Issues:Health Care
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Sorensen Visits Collins Aerospace in Rockford, Highlights Work to Strengthen Aerospace Industry
December 15, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), top-ranking Democrat on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, & Technology Committee, joined company officials on a tour of

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Sorensen Announces Half a Million Dollars to Support Environmental Cleanup in Sterling
December 15, 2023

STERLING, IL –Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce a $500,000 grant to revitalize a 3.5-acre contaminated brownfield site in downtown Sterling. A brownfield site is a piece of property that has been contaminated by pollutants or hazardous materials and needs to be cleaned up to use.

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Military Helmets
December 14, 2023

The new defense spending bill that was just passed by both chambers of Congress has good news for American service members.

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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.