Illinois' 17th Congressional District
Recent News About Illinois' 17th Congressional District
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17th Congressional District candidate McGraw: ‘The policies of Biden and Sorensen have created the crisis at our southern border’
Following the landing of a private Boeing 777 at Chicago Rockford International Airport, which was reportedly carrying around 350 undocumented immigrants on Dec. 31, Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, expressed severe criticism of President Joe Biden and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen's (D-Ill.) border policies. McGraw held these officials responsible for the incident, attributing it to their inability to secure the southern border.
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SBA Administrator Joins Sorensen in Rockford, Visits Small Businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) in Rockford to meet with local entrepreneurs and highlight their work to support small businesses.
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Sorensen Joins Roundtable with Illinois Labor Leaders
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and other Illinois labor leaders in a roundtable to highlight Sorensen’s work to support union jobs and American workers in Congress.
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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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17th District Congressional candidate Estrada commits to term limits: 'Thank you Ray Estrada For Congress for signing the #termlimits on Congress pledge’
In a move towards political accountability and reform, Ray Estrada, a GOP candidate for Illinois' 17th Congressional District, has officially signed the Term Limits on Congress pledge.
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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 Announces Funding Available to Grow Local Tech-Industry and Create Jobs Image
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 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.