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 USDA is going to connect more students to the classroom, make sure they have the resources they need to learn, and prepare them for future success.”    Video footage of Congressman Sorensen’s full remarks on the... Read More

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 access to the best abortion care available, regardless of what state they live in,” said Sorensen. “The ACCESS Act makes sure that hospitals and clinics in states where abortion is legal, like Illinois, have the... Read More

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 handing over billions of dollars in theft each year,” said Sorensen. “My QUIET Act cracks down on bad actors using technology to impersonate human voices, so... Read More

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 School District Superintendent Tim Farquer EPA Region 5 Representative Tony Maietta   WHAT:   To launch new fleet of electric school buses and highlight work in Congress to improve air quality for Illinois families... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Savanna Industrial Park to meet with leaders from the JoCarroll Local Redevelopment Authority and Upper Mississippi River International Port District to discuss proposed developments on the property.    “I’m excited to be working with local leaders to help deliver historic investments to Northwestern Illinois that will create jobs and boost economic development,” said Sorensen. “I look forward to bringing what I’ve learned back to Washington, so these projects can get the support they need to thrive.”    “The Jo-Carroll Local Redevelopment... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is highlighting how he and his office worked throughout 2023 to be a good neighbor to Illinoisans, ensure government works for middle-class families, and make Central and Northwestern Illinois more sustainable for the next generation. “This past year, we’ve made a lot of progress in creating strong, healthy, and sustainable communities for the future,” said Sorensen. “It has been my honor to serve Central and Northwestern Illinois as their trusted neighbor in Congress and I look forward to continuing to be a bipartisan voice for all Illinois families.”  WATCH:  SORENSEN,... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined River Bend Food Bank officials for a tour of their facility followed by a listening session focused on addressing hunger and improving nutrition. River Bend Food Bank, located in Davenport, serves more than 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. “No one in the Quad Cities should go hungry,” said Sorensen. “As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I am committed to making sure that the next Farm Bill supports food banks like River Bend so we can make sure families and children do not go hungry. I want... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), top-ranking Democrat on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee applauded the passage of his DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act by the House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill that he introduced alongside Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) would improve collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to advance our nation’s leadership in science and exploration.   “I was thrilled to lead the ‘DOE and NASA Interagency... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing $746,000 for Western Illinois University (WIU) to provide law enforcement training programs for local police departments and improve policing in Western Illinois.   “At a time when so many of our local police departments have strained budgets, I welcome this federal investment so we can support their mission and help keep every neighbor safe,” said Sorensen. “This award is a testament to the hard work of those at WIU and is a testament to the progress that we are making to ensure our police have what they... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today issued a letter to CEOs of Kia and Hyundai demanding accountability for car thefts caused by a security flaw in the automakers’ vehicles.    “The epidemic of Kia and Hyundai thefts caused by negligence from major auto manufacturers has disproportionately fallen on honest consumers and local law enforcement officers, who are working tirelessly to keep up with these crimes,” said Sorensen. “That’s why I’m writing the CEOs of Kia and Hyundai directly to demand accountability and ensure they are working with local police and vehicle owners to right... Read More