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Air Base Visit
September 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) applauded the Air National Guard’s decision to select Peoria’s 182nd Airlift Wing as one of four preferred locations for new C-130J aircraft to replace the aging C-130H aircraft.

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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. 

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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.

This weekend, let’s take a moment to recognize the ones who really built this country — the American worker. And the workers, coming together to bargain collectively, who built a strong middle class.

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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.

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Congressman Sorensen and Administrator Guzman hosted roundtable with Rockford small businesses to learn more about their insights and challenges
August 31, 2023

ROCKFORD, ILU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) in Rockford to meet with local entrepreneurs and highlight their work to support small businesses.

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Visiting Small Businesses
August 31, 2023

ROCKFORD — Congressmen Eric Sorensen and the United States Small Business Administration visited Downtown Rockford Thursday. They hosted a roundtable with local businesses and toured local businesses. 

This was done as a way to learn more about how they utilize U.S. Small Business Administration funding. 

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Sorensen hosts roundtable with Illinois labor leaders
August 29, 2023

PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and other Illinois labor leaders in a roundtable to highlight Sorensen’s work to support union jobs and American workers in Congress. 

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Sorensen hosts roundtable with Illinois labor leaders
August 28, 2023

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-17th District) continues with visits to Peoria, today visiting local labor leaders at Engineers Union Local 649.

Among the issues discussed were infrastructure, electric vehicles, and bringing better jobs to the region. Rep. Sorensen said he wants to have these discussions with constituents.