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Sorensen Visits Williamsfield Schools to Highlight Investments in Energy Upgrades
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Williamsfield Schools to highlight recently-announced federal investments for energy upgrades that will lower utility costs, improve air quality, and create healthier learning environments.
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Sorensen, Vilsack Deliver Relief to Illinois Farmers
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated four counties in Illinois 17th Congressional District (McDonough, Mercer, Fulton, and Tazewell) as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. This follows the Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) authorizing emergency haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for numerous Illinois counties in response to Sorensen’s request that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiate the processfor Illinois livestock farmers.
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Sorensen Statement on Administration's Supplemental Funding Request
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the administration's $40 billion supplemental funding request, which includes resources to secure our border and address the flow of illicit fentanyl into the country.
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Sorensen Statement on Passenger Rail Returning to Rockford
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the news that passenger rail service will return to Rockford by late 2027, connecting Rockford and the city of Chicago.
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Sorensen Urges Congress to Support Disabled Veterans
Congressman Eric Sorensen spoke before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs about his bill to help disabled veterans.
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Sorensen Works to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Drought
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-07), and Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) wrote a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide relief to farmers and ranchers suffering from severe drought by initiating the process for permitting emergency haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres.
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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Conserve and Protect the Driftless Area
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced bipartisan legislation with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) to preserve and restore the Driftless Area between Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
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Sorensen Announces Historic Investment to Expand Broadband in Illinois
Announcement Follows Sorensen’s Efforts to Connect Rural Communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois.
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Sorensen Leads Effort to Stop Scam Robocalls and Texts
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led 35 members of Congress in requesting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provide plans to address scam robocalls and texts, which heavily target seniors.
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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Rural Internet Providers and Expand Access
On June 23, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced a bipartisan bill to expand broadband access in rural areas by lessening regulations for small telecommunications providers.
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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Rural Broadband Access
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to high quality, affordable broadband in rural communities.
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Sorensen Applauds Inclusion of $75 Million for River Infrastructure Upgrades in Energy and Water Bill
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) applauded the inclusion of $75 million in the FY2024 House Energy and Water Appropriations bill to upgrade the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers’ navigation infrastructure.
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Sorensen Takes Action to Protect Safe and Affordable Housing in Freeport
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) urged the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect access to safe and affordable housing in Freeport. His letter requests the USDA grant an exception for Freeport so it can maintain eligibility under vital rural development programs.
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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Northwestern Illinois from Flooding and Drought Image
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) on June 13 introduced the bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02).
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Sorensen, Takano Introduce Bill to Support Disabled Veterans
On June 12, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, which willhelp disabled veterans make accessibility improvements to their homes.
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Illinois' 17th Congressional District hosts Sorensen Announces Over $1.6 Million for Public Health in Northwestern Illinois on June 9, 2023
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $1,681,014 in federal grant funding for Rockford-based Crusader Community Health to provide high-quality health services for families in Northwestern Illinois.
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Illinois' 17th Congressional District hosts Sorensen, Davids, Torres Introduces Bill Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth Mental Health on June 8, 2023
On June 8, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced The Pride in Mental Health Act to improve mental health supports for at-risk LGBTQI+ youth.
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Illinois' 17th Congressional District hosts Sorensen Announces Funding to Support Local Manufacturing and Strengthen Supply Chains on June 5, 2023
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing a $400,000 grant awarded to the Peoria-based Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to strengthen local manufacturing and improve supply chain efficiency and resilience.
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Illinois' 17th Congressional District hosts ICYMI: Sorensen Requests $120 Million for Transformational River Infrastructure Upgrades on June 5, 2023
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is requesting over $120 million in the upcoming federal budget for upgrades to antiquated locks on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.
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Sorensen Announces Available Funding to Strengthen STEM Workforce
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) are announcing a $4.5 million grant funding competition to support efforts to create science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) talent development strategies and support innovation.