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City leaders tour Rockford site where lead pipes are being replaced
April 4, 2023

ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Illinois EPA Director John Kim, Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and local leaders, to highlight water infrastr

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Sorensen speaks on the House floor about the need to bolster domestic energy production  while supporting working families with lower energy costs.
March 30, 2023
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced an amendment to prevent rising energy costs in a major energy bill passed by House Republicans. Sorensen’s amendment was struck down by Republican leadership. 
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Congressman Sorensen's Congressional Art Competition is now open and accepting applications. Submissions are due Friday, April 28.
March 28, 2023
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen announced the launch of his first Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. 
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 Congressman Eric Sorensen delivers a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives  recognizing the Moline High School Maroons boys’ basketball team
March 24, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives congratulating the Moline High School boys’ basketball team for winning their first ever 4A State Championship Title. 

Issues:Education
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Stack of Books
March 23, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $3,741,866 in federal grant funding for Early Head Start education programs in Northwestern Illinois.

Issues:Education
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Police background
March 21, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced three federal grant opportunities available to local Illinois law enforcement agencies. 

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QC Power station
March 15, 2023

MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced grants that are now available to strengthen Central and Northwestern Illinois’ nuclear power industry.

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Train
March 14, 2023

ROCKFORD, ILCongressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $375,031 in funding to study rail infrastructure and development in Rockford.