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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>

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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>

<h2>LGBTQ+ Advocacy</h2>

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

Rep. Sorensen secures endorsement from Fraternal Order of Police

Teamsters Joint Council 25 Endorses Eric Sorensen (D-17th District)

Chicago Tribune Editorial: Eric Sorensen for IL-17

Peoria Heights breaks ground on $8.1 million water filtration plant

New faster electric vehicle charging stations debut in East Moline

U.S. Rep. Sorensen and others encourage Illinois residents to vote early

U.S. Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen, Rock Island officials speak on election integrity

South Pekin may get $8M for water system infrastructure improvements

4 the Record WEB EXTRA: Sorensen addresses affordability concerns before election year

Congressman Sorensen visits health clinic

Sorensen to request $1.5M to replace East Moline fire ladder truck

Rep. Sorensen participates in Peoria panel to discuss affordability concerns

Sorensen hosts roundtable on utility and cost of living concerns

Sorensen’s Bipartisan Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Advances Out of House Committee

Sorensen Delivers Over $1 Million in Federal Grants to Boost Energy Efficiency for Farmers

Rep. Sorensen resuscitates a bill taking aim at Big Pharma

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

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

Rural broadband bill helps students, seniors and farmers, Rep. Sorensen says