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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 infrastructure projects in Rockford and announce new nationwide funding for clean water infrastructure.
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Richie Torres (NY-15) led 23 members in a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of the FDA’s proposed risk-based questionnaire to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by blood and blood products.
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.
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.
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.
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. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) Program is accepting applications for awards that will prevent reactors from having to close prematurely, supporting our communities’ energy needs and creating good-paying, sustainable jobs.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $375,031 in funding to study rail infrastructure and development in Rockford.
PEORIA, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to announce $14,010,000 for a new air traffic control tower at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.