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.
If you need help from the federal government, have a question for my office, or would just like to share your view on the issues you care most about, please contact my Washington, DC or Rock Island offices any time. Contact information for these offices can be found at the bottom of this page.
More on Government Accountability and Transparency
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Ranking Member of the Energy Subcommittee on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, demanded answers about reports that Elon Musk and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff entered the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquarters and gained access to its IT systems.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s freeze on all federal grants and loans, including those already awarded, leaving communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois in limbo:
“The administration's decision to freeze the delivery of essential services to families, businesses, and communities is incredibly irresponsible and hurtful to hard working families in our country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced today that he helped introduce a bipartisan bill to ban members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks, a move aimed at restoring public trust in government.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement upon being sworn in for his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
"Serving the families of Central and Northwestern Illinois remains the honor of a lifetime. For 20 years as a meteorologist, I worked to keep our communities safe and prepared—and now, after completing my first term in Congress, I’m proud to continue that work as your representative.
WASHIGNTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), introduced a bipartisan bill to rename the United States Postal Service (USPS) building located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford after letter carrier Jay Larson. Larson, who was a 25-year veteran of the USPS, was killed on March 27, 2024, in the Rockford stabbing spree while delivering mail to his neighbors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which expands Social Security benefits to workers, spouses, and others with eligible pensions. Sorensen is a vocal supporter of this legislation.
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined students at Rock Island High School for a discussion on the importance of voting and getting involved in the democratic process.
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing that his office has returned more than $3.2 million to his neighbors through federal casework services since he was sworn into Congress.