On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, on his decision to move jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal–while the United States depletes its munitions supply, because of Trump’s war in Iran. Sorensen’s questioning comes after weeks of advocating for workers at Rock Island Arsenal, who were asked to relocate on days’ notice, and then told they can no longer be a member of their Union.
“My neighbors don’t want another forever war, and the hardworking men and women at Rock Island Arsenal want to continue serving our Country. Today, I pressed Secretary Pete Hegseth on his disastrous job cuts at Rock Island Arsenal and rollback of collective bargaining rights, that puts our economy and National security at risk,” said Congressman Sorensen. “He didn’t have real answers for any of it! I am proud to live in an Army town…I know that our workers and troops deserve far better than Pete Hegseth’s incompetence.”