Washington, April 3 -- Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following press release:

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) met with employees and labor representatives connected to the Rock Island Arsenal for a roundtable discussion on April 3, 2026, focused on workforce concerns and the future of jobs at the Arsenal.

The conversation provided an opportunity for Congressman Sorensen to hear directly from workers about the challenges facing the Arsenal and the potential impact of recent Army decisions on employees, their families, and the broader Quad Cities community.

"The hardworking men and women at Rock Island Arsenal represent the very best of our community, and the idea that workers could be asked to uproot their lives on short notice i...