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.
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On Thursday, July 23, 2024, WIFR reported on Congressman Eric Sorensen's (IL-17) bipartisan bill, the All American Flag Act, which will require American flags purchased by the federal government to be 100 percent American made. This bill passed the House unanimously and will be signed into law by the president.
On Monday, July 22, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) spoke on the House floor in support of his All American Flag Act, which requires that American flags purchased by the federal government be 100 percent made in America. Sorensen's bill passed the House unanimously and will be signed into law by the president.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Eric Sorensen’s (IL-17) bipartisan All-American Flag Act, which will require the federal government to only purchase flags that are entirely produced and manufactured in the United States. The bill now goes to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a bipartisan telephone town hall discussion Wednesday evening with residents of Central and Northwestern Illinois. Sorensen invited Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Mayor of Freeport Jodi Miller, and Mayor of Coal Valley Mike Bartels to discuss investments Sorensen secured from Congress to deliver clean drinking water to families, fix local infrastructure, and expand affordable housing.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a town hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, DC – Following a push by Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to block a pay raise for Congress, the House Appropriations Committee scrapped plans to increase member pay in upcoming government funding legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) introduced H.R. 8674, the Milestones for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Act.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has a joined a new effort to block Congress from getting another pay raise in upcoming government funding legislation.
Joined by Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a new letter by the three urges leaders to focus on working families instead of bestowing themselves a new pay raise.
In addition, they ask any upcoming government funding legislation language prohibit a cost-of-living adjustment for Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) in a new effort to block Members of Congress from receiving a pay raise in upcoming government funding legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is requesting funding for 15 local projects that will benefit Illinois families as Congress works to fund the government.