April 2nd, 2024
Moline
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, released a statement on the passage of his bipartisan NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act, which passed unanimously out of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Sorensen’s bill will foster interagency collaboration between the National Aeronautics […]
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March 28th, 2024
Moline
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) toured Head Start facilities in Rock Falls to discuss efforts in Congress to invest in early childhood education programming in Western Illinois. Congressman Eric Sorensen serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Prior to serving in Congress, […]
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March 27th, 2024
Rock Island
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass a bipartisan defense spending bill that includes historic wins to support the Rock Island Arsenal and strengthens national security. The package Sorensen helped pass also includes a 5.2 percent pay raise for service members – the largest in over two decades. “Our neighbors and their families who put […]
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March 11th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass six bipartisan spending bills in the House of Representatives that include funding he secured for 12 transformative projects across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. “My top priority in Congress is making sure that the federal government works for the people of Central and Northwestern Illinois. One of the important […]
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March 7th, 2024
Moline
On Thursday, March 7 at 1:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a virtual press conference to discuss the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress and give ‘State of the District’ remarks where he will provide the media with updates from around Central and Northwestern Illinois. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) […]
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March 5th, 2024
Davenport
Congressman Eric Sorensen has invited local veteran Leo “Doc” Kaalberg as his guest for the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7. Kaalberg served as a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division, completing four tours and earning the Purple Heart twice. “As a trusted voice for the people of […]
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February 27th, 2024
Moline
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing $602,799 for the Regional Office of Education (ROE) #26 to expand distance learning opportunities to students in rural communities. “Creating opportunities for our neighbors who live in our rural communities remains a top priority for me,” said Sorensen. “This investment from […]
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February 19th, 2024
Moline
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) in introducing the Abortion Care Enhancement and Support Services (ACCESS) Act of 2024, a bill that creates a grant program to increase capacity to provide reproductive health care services across the country. “In those moments where women have to make incredibly difficult decisions, they deserve […]
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January 30th, 2024
Moline
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, which requires robocallers to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) technology is used and increases penalties for violators who use AI to impersonate individuals. “These scammers are getting better at tricking seniors and working families into […]
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January 15th, 2024
Moline
On Friday, December 8, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will join environmental leaders during a ribbon cutting event to launch a fleet of zero-emission school buses for Williamsfield School District. Press will be permitted to cover the ribbon cutting event and Sorensen will be made available for questions. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) Williamsfield […]
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