Illinois' 17th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 17th Congressional District
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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.
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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.
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Sorensen Announces Millions to Tackle Polluted Brownfield Sites in Northwestern Illinois
Funding Will Help Revitalize Communities in Illinois’ 17th District.
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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 Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Illinois Ethanol
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with members Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Wesley Hunt (TX-13), and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced the Fuels Parity Act, which allows ethanol from corn starch to qualify as an advanced biofuel.
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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