Eric Sorensen
U.S. Representative · IL-17 · Democrat
Statements and posts
173 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Joined legislation preventing National Guard deployment to Illinois without governor consent.
“I’m not afraid to stand up to President Trump to protect my neighbors from an unlawful deployment of National Guard troops in our communities”
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Sorensen, Durbin, Duckworth Press DHS for Transparency on Rockford Courthouse Fence
Sent letter to DHS demanding transparency on courthouse fence installation.
“This fence went up without warning or explanation, and Rockford residents deserve to know why. We need to make sure federal actions in our community are transparent, lawful, and respectful of the people who live here.”
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Congressman Eric Sorensen Statement on Tragic Shooting in Minneapolis
Issued statement condemning shooting at Minneapolis church and school.
“I am having trouble finding the words to express my feelings learning that children are among the dead in the sanctuary of a Minneapolis church”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand high-speed internet access to rural farming communities.
“Access to fast and reliable internet isn't a luxury – it's a necessity for Americans across the country to stay competitive in our fast-moving world”
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Congressman Sorensen Joins Legislation to Help Families Afford a Home
Co-sponsored legislation to help renters and first-time homebuyers afford homes.
“The number one issue for the vast majority of my neighbors is the cost of living, and frequently topping the list is the lack of affordable housing and sky rocketing home prices”
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Applauded NOAA announcement to hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists and radar technicians at National Weather Service.
“For months, Congressman Flood and I have been fighting to get NOAA and NWS employees the support they need in the face of cuts to staff and funding”
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Introduced bipartisan bill requiring USDA soil carbon measurement standards for farmers.
“Our farmers are the backbone of rural Illinois – feeding our families, sustaining our economy, and protecting our natural resources.”
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Applauded Department of Defense for restoring satellite weather data sharing with NOAA.
“Accurate weather forecasting is so important because it doesn’t just determine rainfall amounts or storm surge – it informs evacuations and rescue efforts that save lives”
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Led 30+ House Democrats demanding Social Security Administration reverse Trump administration cuts.
“The millions of Americans who have paid into Social Security their entire lives should be able to access their hard-earned benefits without politicians getting in the way”
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Congressman Sorensen Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Keep Schools Safe for Kids
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to create competitive grants for school safety and violence prevention programs.
“When parents send their kids to school, they want to know they are going to return home safely”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to re-establish federal water assistance program for low-income households.
“The number one issue worrying my neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois is affordability – whether it’s putting food on the table for their kids or covering their high-water bill”
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Announced major funding wins for Rock Island Arsenal in FY2026 defense bill.
“These investments reflect our values—supporting those who serve, building strong communities, and creating opportunities right here at home”
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Led Democrats demanding DOD transparency on ending satellite weather data sharing with National Weather Service.
“I will always be on the side of increasing the National Weather Service’s access to data that will help make our nation’s weather forecasting more reliable and accurate, meaning better warnings ahead of severe weather and more lives saved”
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Introduced bill to fund STEM apprenticeship programs at community colleges and minority-serving institutions.
“At a time when the Trump Administration is threatening the future of our scientific workforce and agencies like the NSF, we must take bold action to invest in the next generation of talent. This bill is about building opportunities for real people in real communities”
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ICYMI: Congressman Sorensen Demands Accountability in Aftermath of Texas Floods
Demanded accountability from Trump administration over National Weather Service funding cuts after Texas floods.
“We have to invest in the National Weather Service. We have to get President Trump to understand that investing in the National Weather Service – making sure we have more accurate weather models – could maybe make these types of disasters a thing of the past.”
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Representatives Sorensen, Kaptur, and Doggett Call for Investigation into Deadly Texas Floods
Sent letter demanding investigation into deadly Texas floods and preparedness failures.
“As someone who has reported on dangerous floods for my neighbors as a meteorologist in my local community, I know how critical it is for NWS meteorologists, local media, and emergency management coordinators to work together seamlessly and quickly to share urgent warnings”
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ICYMI: Over 13,000 Constituents Join Congressman Sorensen's Virtual Town Hall
Held virtual town hall with 13,000 constituents on protecting health care access and lowering costs.
“No family should have to struggle finding affordable health care options. I’m going to work as hard as I can—not just on legislation, but one-on-one with constituents like Donna—to make sure people in our communities don’t fall through the cracks. Health care is not a privilege—it’s a right.”
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Congressman Sorensen Votes No on Republicans' Harmful "Big Beautiful Bill"
Voted against Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill, criticizing tax breaks for the wealthy.
“Only heartless people could celebrate kicking people off their health care while taking food away from hungry people. It’s immoral and un-American”
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Congressman Sorensen Announces Over $7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Head Start Programs
Announced over $7 million in federal funding for Head Start early childhood education programs.
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Toured Rock Island Arsenal with Army Secretary to highlight concerns about potential job cuts.
“It was an honor to have the Army Secretary come visit the Rock Island Arsenal so early into his tenure to come see with his own eyes the amazing work the men and women at the Arsenal do to protect our national security”
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Introduced bipartisan bill requiring study of weather monitoring systems in rural America.
“Having access to accurate and reliable weather forecasting is critically important for everyone, whether you’re a farmer trying to plant your harvest or a family determining if you need to shelter in place for a tornado”
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Reintroduced bipartisan bill to improve flood and drought resilience in farming communities.
“I’ll never forget the concern I felt for my neighbors while reporting on the massive Quad Cities flood in 2019 as I livestreamed on the ground to warn Quad citizens of the rising waters that were creeping dangerously into business and homes along the Mississippi River”
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Announced over $1 million in USDA Rural Development grants for farmer energy efficiency projects.
“From grain dryers to solar arrays, these investments are making a real difference for the farmers who power our local economies”
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Met with NOAA Hurricane Hunters to support their forecasting and severe weather operations.
“NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters are an indispensable part of the agency’s forecasting operation, allowing us to track hurricanes heading toward the United States with accuracy and precision”
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Called on USDA Secretary to commit to supporting Peoria Ag Lab research during committee hearing.
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.