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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s freeze on all federal grants and loans, including those already awarded, leaving communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois in limbo: 

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) praised Stellantis’ announcement today that it will honor its commitment to bring 1,500 union jobs to the Belvidere Assembly Plant for the production of new mid-size trucks.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119^th Congress, along with assignments to two critical subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement after the Department of Treasury released their proposed guidance for the Clean Fuels Production Credit (45Z), a critical step in supporting Illinois farmers, lowering transportation costs, and investing in sustainable fuel sources: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced today that he helped introduce a bipartisan bill to ban members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks, a move aimed at restoring public trust in government. 

ROCK ISLAND, IL — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining local leaders today to announce $22.7 million in federal funding for significant infrastructure improvements along 11^th Street in the City of Rock Island. Following the city’s grant submission, Sorensen and Senators Durbin and Duckworth championed the project.

GALESBURG, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today joined local leaders to announce $25 million in federal funding for major infrastructure upgrades in Galesburg, expected to bring new businesses and good-paying jobs to the area.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) attended today’s funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. He released the following statement: