Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes investments he secured for clean drinking water infrastructure in Sherrard and Savanna. WRDA authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. “Our small hometowns are a special place, filled with […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. “My number one responsibility in this job is to listen to my neighbors and make sure their voices are heard on the issues they care about,” said Sorensen. “Over the past week, we have heard […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $520,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program to make roads safer for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists in Macomb and Sterling. This funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund regional and local initiatives that prevent roadway deaths and serious […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which expands Social Security benefits to workers, spouses, and others with eligible pensions. Sorensen is a vocal supporter of this legislation. “Social Security is a sacred promise to more than 100,000 of my neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois who benefit from this […]
Today, the Eric Sorensen campaign will host an election night party with staff, volunteers, and community members in downtown Moline, Illinois, to watch the results of the 2024 election. Sorensen is seeking reelection to Congress for Illinois’ 17th District, the state’s most competitive congressional race. “I was proud to cast my vote early alongside my […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced a $400,000 grant to Augustana College to support efforts to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on campus. “No student should ever feel unsafe on campus,” said Sorensen. “It is our responsibility to provide our colleges and universities with the tools they need to create a safe environment where our future leaders can […]
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen will rally grassroots supporters in Moline and Rock Falls for “Walk and Talk” community events to reach voters in Western Illinois. Media are invited to attend and Sorensen will be made available for questions. The stops are part of Sorensen’s “Good Neighbor Tour,” covering 14 counties in four […]
Tomorrow, Congressman Eric Sorensen will cast his ballot in the 2024 election at Western Illinois University’s Quad Cities campus in Moline. Media are invited to attend, and Sorensen will be made available for questions. Sorensen, a former Quad Cities meteorologist, is running for reelection to represent Illinois’ 17th District in Congress – one of the […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) sent a letter to Deere & Company’s leadership demanding answers regarding their recently announced round of layoffs. “I write to express my deep concern with the continued rounds of layoffs that have impacted more than 2,000 workers this year alone,” Sorensen wrote in the letter. “These losses hit our Quad Cities community […]
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will visit Silvis to announce and provide updates on his funding request from the federal government to replace sewers and upgrade the city’s infrastructure. Media are permitted to attend both the tour of the storm sewer site on 3rd Street and the press conference, and Sorensen will be made […]
