Eric Sorensen

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Sorensen voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Education 42% · 5 of 12 party 0%
2. Immigration 40% · 6 of 15 party 0%
3. Crime and Law Enforcement 38% · 9 of 24 party 4%

Where Sorensen broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

  Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Lead Bipartisan Letter of Support for U.S. Air Force Reserve’s “Hurricane Hunters”

  Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (D, IL-17) and Congressman Mike Flood (R, NE-01) announced they led a bipartisan letter of support for the United States Air Force Reserve “Hurricane Hunters” of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron.

  “Hurricane Hunters carry out vital missions flying directly into storms to garner real-time, precise data on wind speeds, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and temperature. This data, which cannot be gathered through other means, improves our ability to keep the homeland safe.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Congressman Sorensen Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation as Key Step Towards Bringing $25 Million+ in Federal Funding to IL-17

  Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced he voted to pass the 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), critical bipartisan legislation which serves as a step towards bringing federal funding for several water resource and…

  “Our neighbors should never have to wonder if the water they’re drinking is clean or worry their sewer system could back-up at a moment’s notice.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

  Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Announce Funding Extension for Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project

  U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved a grant extension for the…

  “I’m very pleased to see this project move forward and bring us one step closer to completing the Chicago-Quad Cities rail connection.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 28, 2026

  Congressman Eric Sorensen to Host Service Academy Night for Students and Families

  Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a Service Academy Night on September 8, 2026, to help students and their families learn more about opportunities at the nation’s service academies and the congressional nomination process.

  “Service academies offer students an incredible opportunity to serve their country while receiving a world-class education and developing as leaders.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 13, 2026

  Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Joint Statement on Announced Closure of Tyson Plant in Joslin

  “Today’s news is devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure of the Tyson plant in Joslin, especially at a time when American families are struggling with the rising cost of living. In the coming weeks, we remain committed to supporting our union members during this transition and working…”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 1, 2026

  Congressman Eric Sorensen Accepting Applications for Military Academy Nominations

  Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that applications for U.S. Service Academy nominations are now open for students interested in attending one of the nation’s prestigious military service academies.

  “Serving our country is one of the greatest honors there is, and our service academies help prepare the next generation of military leaders.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Sorensen voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 12 (House median 25) · cosponsored 394 (median 289), 15 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Agriculture and Food, Science, Technology, Communications.

• H.R. 10605 SUNRAY for Energy ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 3309 Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8908 STOP GAMES Act of 2026Health · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8636 Strengthening Educator Workforce Data ActEducation · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4865 Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025Agriculture and Food · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4733 Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8457 Homegrown Fertilizer ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7848 National Weather Safety Board ActEmergency Management · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Sorensen’s campaign raised $2.2M: $1.3M (58%) from individuals and $848K (38%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.3M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Sorensen

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 260.

1. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
2. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
3. International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Labor union PAC

Sorensen’s own leadership PAC: Storm PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.