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<h4>South Pekin may get $8M for water system infrastructure improvements</h4>

<h4>Rep. Sorensen secures endorsement from Fraternal Order of Police</h4>

<h4>Congressman Sorensen visits health clinic</h4>

Supporting Seniors and Social Security

<p><strong>I will always defend our seniors and protect their ability to retire with dignity</strong>. I am committed to opposing any legislation that privatizes or makes any cuts to Social Security and Medicare.</p>

<h2>Supporting Seniors and Social Security</h2>

Strengthening Local Infrastructure

<p>I believe our communities in <strong>Central and Northwestern Illinois should never be left behind</strong> when it comes to the infrastructure families depend on each and every day.</p>

<h2>Strengthening Local Infrastructure</h2>

<h4>Rep. Sorensen participates in Peoria panel to discuss affordability concerns</h4>

<h4>Rep. Sorensen resuscitates a bill taking aim at Big Pharma</h4>

Making Government Work for Illinois

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text)">I came to Congress after earning the trust of my neighbors</span> as their meteorologist for over two decades. In Congress, <strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">I will always continue to looking out for my neighbors</span></strong> <strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">by making government work better for Illinois.</span></strong></p>

<h2>Making Government Work for Illinois</h2>

Supporting Public Safety and Law Enforcement

<p>Out here, <strong>we support our law enforcement</strong>, because we know that police officers have tough jobs and often work on strained budgets to keep our communities safe.</p>

<h2>Supporting Public Safety and Law Enforcement</h2>

<h4>4 the Record WEB EXTRA: Sorensen addresses affordability concerns before election year</h4>

<h4>Sorensen to request $1.5M to replace East Moline fire ladder truck</h4>

<p>Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen reintroduced two bipartisan bills to help improve internet access in rural communities. In a press conference Monday, he discussed the Rural Broadband Assistance Act and ReConnecting Rural America Act.</p>

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<h4>Rural broadband bill helps students, seniors and farmers, Rep. Sorensen says</h4>

Protecting Reproductive Rights

<p><strong>I support codifying <em>Roe v. Wade</em></strong> and permanently restoring a woman’s right to choose into law.</p>

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<h4>New faster electric vehicle charging stations debut in East Moline</h4>

Creating Jobs and Lowering Costs for Illinois

<p>Growing up in northwestern Illinois, I know firsthand how important <strong>a strong job market</strong> is to keeping folks in our communities.</p>

<h2>Creating Jobs and Lowering Costs for Illinois</h2>

<h4>Sorensen hosts roundtable on utility and cost of living concerns</h4>

<h4>U.S. Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen, Rock Island officials speak on election integrity</h4>

<p>As Illinois's first openly gay member of Congress, <strong>I'm bringing lived experience to the fight for LGBTQ+ equality</strong> by championing federal protections, mental health support, and dignity for every family.</p>

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<h4>Sorensen’s Bipartisan Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Advances Out of House Committee</h4>

<h4>Teamsters Joint Council 25 Endorses Eric Sorensen (D-17th District)</h4>

<h4>‘It’s about cost savings,’ Illinois congressman promotes bill to lower prescription prices</h4>

Cutting the Cost of Healthcare/Prescription Drugs

<p>I believe that <strong>everyone should have access to quality and affordable health care</strong>, and that coverage shouldn’t be a matter of income or the population of your hometown.</p>

<h2>Cutting the Cost of Healthcare/Prescription Drugs</h2>

<p><strong>We must honor the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. </strong>I have introduced legislation to increase grants to help disabled veterans afford home accessibility upgrades, such as ramps for wheelchairs and other improvements.</p>

<h2>Supporting Veterans</h2>

<h4>Peoria Heights breaks ground on $8.1 million water filtration plant</h4>

<h4>Chicago Tribune Editorial: Eric Sorensen for IL-17</h4>

<p>Two-term Rep. Eric Sorensen, Democrat of Illinois, made his name as a meteorologist in the western part of the state for over two decades, so it’s ironic, really, that he’s kept a relatively low profile in Congress, especially compared to the TV personalities Donald Trump has stocked his second administration with.</p>

<h4>Rep. Eric Sorensen lost a job for being gay. It made him a “better person” &amp; now he’s in Congress.</h4>

<h4>U.S. Rep. Sorensen and others encourage Illinois residents to vote early</h4>

<h4>Sorensen Delivers Over $1 Million in Federal Grants to Boost Energy Efficiency for Farmers</h4>

<h4>Rep. Eric Sorensen encourages early voting while campaigning in Rockford</h4>

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