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Construction Workers
November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) celebrated the second anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law being signed into law and hig

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Stethoscope
November 14, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing $668,356 from the Department of Health and Human Services to McLean County to administer behavioral health services to youth in Central Illinois. 

Issues:Health Care
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Congressman Eric Sorensen standing at a podium at Sherrard High School, speaking to a gym full of students.
November 10, 2023

On Friday, Sherrard High School's gymnasium was jam-packed with patriotism. 

The school held a district-wide assembly for Veterans Day featuring speakers, musical performances and a student-made video to honor veterans. 

After opening remarks from Sherrard Superintendent Carl Johnson and school board president Rhys Fullerlove — both of whom took time to honor U.S. veterans along with active and aspiring members of the military — guest speaker Lt. Col. Michael Burns took the podium. 

Issues:Veterans
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Sorensen with UAW workers and local leaders at picket line event in Belvidere.
November 10, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined President Joe Biden, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain, Illinois Governor J.B.

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November 9, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Illinois. 

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Power Lines
November 6, 2023

MOLINE, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing investments to lower costs for Northwestern Illinois farmers and small businesses and strengthen the energy grid in rural communities. 

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Sorensen Applauds Decision to Select Illinois for Midwest Energy Hub
November 6, 2023

PEORIA, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $275,000 in funding awarded to four rural and small businesses and agriculture producers in Central Illinois to lower energy costs and strengthen their energy resilience.  

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American Flag
November 3, 2023

WASHINGTON (25News Now) - As Republicans and Democrats bicker about aiding war-torn countries Ukraine and Israel, an area congressman thinks he’s found an issue in which both sides can agree.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) released a video on Thursday saying he and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) are introducing the All-American Flag Act. It would require the federal government to buy American flags that are made entirely in the U.S.

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Housing
November 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing nearly $177 million for Illinois under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to provide financial assistance to families to lower their home energy costs.