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Congressman Sorensen answers a constituent's question from his Washington, D.C., office during a telephone town hall event Thursday
September 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a telephone town hall yesterday evening with residents of Central and Northwestern Illinois.

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September 26, 2023

OPINION:

As the only meteorologist in Congress, I can tell you for certain: our climate is changing, and extreme weather events are negatively impacting our communities. In Congress, I am working to make sure that our nation takes action to combat these threats.

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Congressman Speech
September 26, 2023

A space leader on Capitol Hill is looking at how to eliminate gaps between the agencies that oversee human spaceflight over concerns about maintaining the highest safety standards.

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Sorensen to UAW Workers on House Floor: ‘I Got Your Back’
September 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives expressing support for United Auto Workers (UAW) members as they negotiate their contract with major automotive industry companies.&nbs

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Congressman Eric Sorensen and US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona pose with local leaders at Beyer Early Childhood Center in Rockford.
September 8, 2023

ROCKFORD, ILU.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joined Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle, and other local leaders to tour Beyer Early Childhood Center and highlight efforts to support kindergarten programming. 

Issues:Education
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Labor Day
September 1, 2023

As we celebrate Labor Day, I’m thinking about hard-working families across central and northwestern Illinois who still feel left behind.

High costs and stagnant wages are still making it difficult for middle-class families to make ends meet. At the same time, big corporations are reporting record profits and the wealthiest one percent continues to get wealthier.

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Visiting Small Businesses
August 31, 2023

ROCKFORD — The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration stopped in Rockford on Thursday with Congressman Eric Sorensen to meet with local entrepreneurs and learn what they need to ensure their success.