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Sorensen Secures Top Leadership Post on Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee
February 9, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics within the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He was also named to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy. 

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House Chamber of the United States Capitol Building
February 8, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s second State of the Union address: 

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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.

"I will use my experience as a meteorologist to craft policies that will mitigate the negative impact extreme weather is having on our communities," Sorensen said.

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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  U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen speaks on Jan. 18 during a news conference to discuss federal funding previously awarded to Connect Transit in Bloomington-Normal.
January 30, 2023

BLOOMINGTON — U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Rockford, announced his appointment to two House committees on Monday: the Agriculture Committee and the Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

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. Residents, schools, and organizations in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District are invited to create handmade valentine’s cards and deliver them to Congressman Sorensen’s district office in Rock Island starting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, through Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 5:00 PM CT. Once received, valentines will be distributed to veterans across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.  

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. Residents, schools, and organizations in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District are invited to create handmade Valentine’s cards and deliver them to Rep Sorensen’s district office in Rock Island starting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, through Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 5PM CT. Once received, Valentines will be distributed to veterans across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.

Issues:Veterans