Seniors
Seniors contribute so much to our communities. They shouldn’t have to worry about paying basic living expenses. But some in Washington want to threaten the services and programs that help our seniors the most.
In Congress, I’m working to protect and expand Social Security benefits for seniors to ensure they can maintain a good quality of life. I’m also using my position to advocate for the stability of Medicare, and for solutions to lower prescription drug costs that burden so many in our elderly community.
I’ll make sure my votes in Congress ensure anyone can retire with dignity after a long life spent contributing to our country and community.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is fighting to protect Americans from the Trump-Musk plan to gut Social Security. Sorensen helped introduce the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act, which aims to prevent the closure of critical Social Security field and hearing offices. This bill would ensure continued access to vital services for seniors, people with disabilities, and families across the country.
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.
BLOOMINGTON — Local elected officials celebrated the first anniversary of Connect Transit's Connect Flex service Tuesday with a visit from U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, DRockford. "This on-demand program makes getting around even easier for seniors and veterans and families, and it represents what we can accomplish when we listen to the needs of our neighbors and then respond together, working across party lines to find the ways to meet the needs," Sorensen said.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement applauding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) unanimous vote to ban the use of robocalls using cloned voices with artificial intelligence (AI).
WASHINGTON, DC (WMBD)– Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced bipartisan legislation targeting AI robocalls along with Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) according to a news release.
Introduced as the Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, the bill would require robocalls to disclose uses of AI technology and increase penalties for people using AI to impersonate others with intent to cause harm or defraud.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, which requires robocallers to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) technology is used and increases penalties for violators who use AI to impersonate individuals.
MOLINE, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined River Bend Food Bank officials for a tour of their facility followed by a listening session focused on addressing hunger and improving nutrition. River Bend Food Bank, located in Davenport, serves more than 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives calling for Congress to do anything in its power to defend Social Security against partisan plans that threaten its future and benefits owed to seniors.
On Thursday, May 25, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives condemning members of Congress for leaving town and calling to avoid a catastrophic default on our nation's debt that would hurt seniors and working families.