Agriculture
Recent News About Agriculture
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Sorensen Leads New Democrat Coalition Members on Police Funding, Rejects Proposed Cuts
42 Members of Congress Join Sorensen’s Letter Calling for Increasing Resources for Police
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Sorensen Leads on Police Funding, Rejects Proposed Cuts
42 Members of Congress Join Sorensen’s Letter Calling for Increasing Resources for Police
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Sorensen Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Police
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) co-led the introduction of the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act, which supports small and midsize police departments by providing resources to improve officer recruitment, retention, mental health, and training.
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Sorensen Announces Available Funding for Local Tech Innovation and Jobs
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support local tech-industry partnerships and create jobs
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Sorensen Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) congratulated Peoria Christian High School junior Emmelia Edwards on winning the 2023 Congressional Art Competition
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Takes Steps to Increase Border Patrol and Fight Fentanyl Trafficking
Congressman Eric Sorensen (Il-17) introduced amendments that would better secure the southern border and prevent the spread of fentanyl to an immigration bill the House of Representatives considered this past week.
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Sorensen Introduces Bill to Lower Drug Prices
On May 11, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced the STOP GAMES Act to lower prescription drug prices.
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Sorensen Announces Research Grant for Augustana College
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $361,276 for Augustana College Associate Professor Dr. Ann Perreau to conduct a study for those with hearing disorders.
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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen NASA and Energy Department
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) in introducing the bipartisan DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, which codifies the relationship between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the work of both entities.
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Sorensen Applauds EPA Decision to Expand E15 Sales, Lowering Costs for Working Families
On April 28, 2023 , Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, applauded the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to put in the waiver to expand the sale of E15.
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Sorensen Votes Against Proposal that Makes Critical Cuts in Exchange for Raising the Debt Ceiling
On April 26, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released a statement following his vote against a partisan budget proposal that would cost jobs, jeopardize health care and childcare for millions, and cut funding for veterans, schools, and first responders.
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Sorensen Requests Funding for Police, Announces Grants Aimed at Reducing Crime
Funds will Provide State-of-The-Art Training for the Winnebago County Police
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ICYMI: Sorensen Brings Astronaut to Schools in Northwestern Illinois
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) welcomed NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins to the Quad Cities to meet with students and emphasize the importance of science and education.
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Sorensen Announces Funding Requests to Support Local Projects
Funding Will Provide Clean Drinking Water Infrastructure, Support Local Law Enforcement, Expand Housing Access, and More