Congressman Sorensen, Senators Durbin and Duckworth Oppose Army’s Attempt to Move Jobs Away from Rock Island Arsenal
On Friday, March 27, 2026, U. S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, combat Veteran and U. S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, and Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement. It is a response to the Army’s attempt to move jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal.
The hardworking men and women at Rock Island Arsenal, many of whom are veterans, represent the very best of Illinois. It is completely unacceptable that the Army has decided to go back on its word, by potentially moving some of its civilian workforce away from the Quad Cities on short notice. We demand that the Army immediately pauses any efforts to relocate jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal and to work with Congress on any strategic realignment efforts.
“We will continue to work together to strengthen and protect the Arsenal, as a vital part of the Quad Cities economy and our Nation’s security.”
