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Sorensen Applauds Investments in Central Illinois Infrastructure Projects
January 9, 2024
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to announce $20,000 for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (EDC) to help find ways to bring investment and jobs to Central Illinois.
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Sorensen Applauds Investments for Local Projects in Northern Illinois
January 8, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce a $1,000,000 grant for the Region 1 Joint Planning Commission and its partners to address brownfield sites in Northern Illinois. A brownfield site is land that has been contaminated by pollutants or hazardous substances and must be cleaned up prior to development.

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Rep. Sorensen, pictured in Nov. 2022
January 5, 2024

FREEPORT – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is applauding a decision from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow the City of Freeport to continue receiving vital housing resources under the agency’s rural development programs.

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Testifying before Transportation and Infra Committee
January 4, 2024

Whiteside County is getting financial help from the federal government to provide public health services.

A news release from Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) says the county is receiving $696,899 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer services. The award is partial funding for 2024 and will help the county provide new access to those who need it most, as well as expand their facilities. 

Issues:Health Care
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Freeport
January 4, 2024

FREEPORT, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is applauding a decision from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow the City of Freeport to continue receiving vital housing resources under the agency’s rural development programs.

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Stethoscope
January 4, 2024

ROCK FALLS, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $696,899 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Whiteside County to administer public health services to underserved populations. 

“Every Illinois family, regardless of background or ZIP code, deserves access to affordable health care,” said Sorensen. “I commend the Whiteside County government for providing these vital services to our most vulnerable neighbors and I welcome this investment to support their mission.” 

Issues:Health Care
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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 sustainable for the next generation. 

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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. River Bend Food Bank, located in Davenport, serves more than 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

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. River Bend Food Bank, located in Davenport, serves more than 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.   

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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.

Sorensen explained to health leaders what he is doing in Congress to bring down drug costs for families.

Other big topics discussed were mental health and what issues homeless shelters in our area are facing.

Issues:Health Care