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Congressman Sorensen Votes No on Republican Budget Plan Taking Food Away from the Hungry and Kicking People Off Health Insurance

May 22, 2025

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Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted no against Republican’s partisan big billionaire bailout that makes massive cuts to the SNAP food assistance program and Medicaid health insurance to pay for a huge tax break for billionaires.

Issues:AgricultureJobs, Small Business, and the EconomyService Members and DefenseTransportation and Infrastructure SeniorsEducationEnergy and the EnvironmentHealth CareVeterans

Sorensen Stands Up for Illinois Families as Republicans Push to Slash SNAP in House Agriculture Committee

May 13, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is preparing to defend access to food for working families, children, seniors, and veterans as the House Agriculture Committee meets to consider a Republican proposal to cut over $300 billion from critical programs.

Issues:AgricultureSeniors

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Congressman Sorensen Leads Bipartisan Bill to Increase Resources for Disabled Veterans

May 9, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and House Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) reintroduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, which will provide veterans with additional federal funding to make accessibility improvements to their homes.

Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cat

Issues:Veterans

Sorensen Leads Push to Expand Rural Broadband Access with Two Bills

May 5, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the reintroduction of two bipartisan bills — the Rural Broadband Assistance Act and the ReConnecting Rural America Act — to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet in rural communities across Illinois and the country.

"Every hometown in Illinois deserves the necessary tools to stay connecte

Issues:Jobs, Small Business, and the EconomyTransportation and Infrastructure

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Sorensen Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition

May 2, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced today that Sara Jorgensen, a senior at Peoria Notre Dame High School, is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 17th District. Sara’s piece, Humility & Acceptance, will be displayed in the U.S.

Issues:Education

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ICYMI: Congressman Sorensen Demands the Department of Defense Protect Critical National Security Jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal

April 30, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) fiercely advocated for protecting essential jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal during a House Armed Services Committee hearing amidst news reports suggesting the Department of Defense is planning a significant reduction in force at the Arsenal.

The Arsenal plays a critical role in maintaining our country’s military readiness to c

Issues:Service Members and Defense

Statement from Congressman Eric Sorensen on President Trump’s First 100 Days

April 29, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s first 100 Days in office:

“President Trump promised to lower costs for working families—but after 100 days, he’s done the opposite. Prices are up, and families are feeling the squeeze.

Congressman Sorensen Helps Reintroduce Equality Act

April 29, 2025

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Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped reintroduce the Equality Act, which would codify protections for members of the LGBTQ+ against discrimination in employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federal funded programs, and jury service.

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress elec

Sorensen Announces Nearly $1 Million for Monmouth College to Grow STEM Workforce Pipeline

April 28, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the recent announcement of a $999,764 federal grant awarded to Monmouth College to fund scholarships for low-income students interested in pursuing a science, technology, engineering,

Issues:Education

Sorensen Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Youth Lead Act to Support FFA, 4-H, and Scouts

April 28, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to reintroduce the Youth Lead Act, a bill aimed at helping youth organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, and the Scouts continue to grow and thrive.

Issues:AgricultureJobs, Small Business, and the EconomyEducation

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