Government Accountability and Transparency
Serving as a local meteorologist for over 20 years required me to be a trusted neighbor to the people in Central and Northwestern Illinois. In Congress, I’m still working to be a trusted voice for the people of Illinois’ 17th District.
That means being willing to work with anyone – Republican or Democrat – to make sure everyone in my District has their needs met. It also means being accountable and transparent about the work I’m doing in Washington on your behalf.
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U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen addressed several topics during a telephone town hall Tuesday ranging from prescription drug costs and veterans care to the national debt ceiling and law enforcement training.
Sorensen, a Moline Democrat, answered questions from constituents from throughout the 17th District, including Morrison, Moline, Canton, Peoria, Bloomington, Rockford and Mendota.
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen sat down for dinner Monday night at a table with five Republicans and three Democrats.
“And the thing I brought away from that is, God, this looks a lot like my neighborhood. We should be able to sit down and talk with one another again, and support one another,” said Sorensen, who represents the 17th Congressional District that includes the Twin City area.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a town hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Constituents will be allowed to participate over the phone, and a recording of the event will be made available afterward.
MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) congratulated Peoria Christian High School junior Emmelia Edwards on winning the 2023 Congressional Art Competition
Requests for federal funding for Bloomington-Normal projects already have been made by the two U.S. House members who represent the Twin Cities, but Democrat Eric Sorensen said he planned a walking tour with both municipalities' mayors anyway to learn "where the money is being spent."
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Congressman Eric Sorensen visited the Twin Cities on Friday to learn more about the needs of two communities in the 17th Congressional District.
Sorensen was accompanied by Normal Mayor Chris Koos in a tour around Uptown Normal.
Koos said Uptown Normal is vibrant, but needs a new stormwater system.
“When we developed the stormwater system here in the early 2000s, it was more than adequate. But we’re getting 150-year rains every year. It’s an issue we need to deal with. It’s a climate change issue,” he said.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released a statement following his vote against a partisan budget proposal that would cost jobs, jeopardize health care and childcare for millions, and cut funding for veterans, schools, and first responders.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) requested $846,910 in the upcoming FY2024 budget for the Winnebago County police to purchase equipment that will improve officer training and retention.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after submitting 15 Community Project Funding requests for consideration in the FY 2024 budget.