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February 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) in introducing the Abortion Care Enhancement and Support Services (ACCESS) Act of 2024, a bill that creates a grant program to increase capacity to provide reproductive health care services across the country.&nbs

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Sorensen Introduces Bill to Expand Opportunities for Farmers
February 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, along with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced the Securing and Understanding Our National Renewable Agriculture Yields (SUNRAY) for Energy Act.  

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) speaks at a roundtable event with Peoria-area veterans.
February 9, 2024

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a roundtable with Peoria-area veterans and advocates to discuss their needs and challenges. Sorensen highlighted his work in Congress to support veterans and their families.  

Issues:Veterans
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  U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen speaks on Jan. 18 during a news conference to discuss federal funding previously awarded to Connect Transit in Bloomington-Normal.
February 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement applauding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) unanimous vote to ban the use of robocalls using cloned voices with artificial intelligence (AI).  

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Sorensen Promotes Clean Energy Investments and Support for Farmers
February 6, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, promoted clean energy investments going to rural communities and highlighted his work to strengthen Illinois agriculture.

Issues:Agriculture
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Construction Workers
February 2, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the Congressional Labor Caucus, is applauding an executive order that requires project labor agreements (PLAs) to be used for federal construction projects, ensuring federal tax dollars support union jobs.

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Sorensen Launches 2024 Hearts for Heroes Drive
February 1, 2024

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing the launch of his 2024 Hearts for Heroes drive.  

Students and community members in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District are invited to create handmade Valentine’s Day cards and deliver them to Sorensen’s Rock Island Office between Friday, February 2 and Monday, February 12, 2024. Cards will be distributed by Sorensen and staff to veterans and first responders across Central and Northwestern Illinois. 

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100 dollar bills
February 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, a bipartisan tax reform package that will lower taxes for working families and small businesses. 

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Sorensen Named to Key House Agriculture Subcommittees
January 30, 2024

MOLINE, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released his 2023 Year-End Report, highlighting his office’s work to invest in Central and Northwestern Illinois by making the region more sustainable for generations to come, keeping communities safe and healthy, and making government work for working and middle-class families.  

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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Artificial Intelligence Robocalls
January 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC (WMBD)– Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced bipartisan legislation targeting AI robocalls along with Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) according to a news release.

Introduced as the Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, the bill would require robocalls to disclose uses of AI technology and increase penalties for people using AI to impersonate others with intent to cause harm or defraud.