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Congressman Eric Sorensen speaks during a House Science, Space, & Technology Committee hearing.
February 1, 2023

Former meteorologist who campaigned on climate science, Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, IL-17, will serve on a science committee in the 118th Congress.

The Science, Space, and Technology committee oversees agency budgets that total over $42 billion and its jurisdiction covers most non-defense and non-human-health Federal research and development.

Issues:Agriculture
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Congressman Eric Sorensen delivers a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
January 31, 2023

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen was assigned to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 118th Congress.

Issues:Agriculture
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Snow on the United States Capitol Building
January 30, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 118th Congress. 

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Congressman Eric Sorensen delivers a House floor speech on protecting a woman’s right to access safe and legal abortion.
January 27, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) took to the House floor to speak out against the Supreme Court’s decision to rip away the fundamental right to safe and legal abortion.

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Military soldier saluting an American flag
January 24, 2023

ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the launch of his Valentines for Veterans drive.

Issues:Veterans
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Congressman Eric Sorensen delivers his first House floor speech. 
January 24, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered his first House floor speech focused on finding common sense solutions for Central and Northwest Illinois.  

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Congressman Eric Sorensen delivers handmade Valentine’s Day cards collected from community  members and students to veterans around Central and Northwestern Illinois.
January 24, 2023

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 24, 2023) — Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the launch of his Valentines for Veterans drive.

Issues:Veterans
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Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce legislative forum, held on Jan. 20.
January 20, 2023

Lawmakers from two states that border the Mississippi River, Illinois and Iowa legislators discussed their different approaches to getting the job done. 

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Representative Eric Sorensen
January 11, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) was officially sworn in to represent Illinois 17th Congressional District in the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress. His district encompasses 13 counties in Central and Northwest Illinois.