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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced the National Weather Safety Board Act, legislation that establishes an independent review board to investigate major weather-related disasters to determine what went wrong, what worked, and how the nation can better protect lives and property in the future.
Modeled after the National Transportation Safety Board, the National Weather Safety Board would conduct independent investigations after major disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and extreme winter storms.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after voting no on the H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026—the latest version of the Farm Bill—in committee.
“Back in 2023 I worked with farmers and stakeholders from all across Illinois, as well as my colleagues in the majority, to get to a yes on the Farm Bill. I was hopeful that I would be able to do the same today but so much has changed in just a short amount of time. Hard working people deserve so much better.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) laid out the challenges facing Illinois’ farmers and outlined his concerns with Republicans’ proposed legislation during his opening remarks at the House Agriculture Committee’s Farm markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026—the latest version of the farm bill. This week, Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement expressing his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution:
“I will be voting yes on the Iran War Powers Resolution to limit Trump’s reckless military operations in the Middle East.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to strike Iran:
“I am deeply worried about the President’s decision to strike Iran, circumventing Congress.
“Without an articulated plan to protect our national security and the safety of our allies, this action puts our servicemembers at great risk. Iranian retaliation could destabilize the Middle East and draw much of the world into a full-blown, drawn-out war.”
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) testified in front of the House Armed Services Committee this week to advocate for resources for Rock Island Arsenal, including expansions of public-private partnerships, investment in 3D printing technologies, and support for the Arsenal's workforce.
ROCK ISLAND, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce that Project NOW, Inc. has been awarded $1,845,266 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start programming in the Quad Cities. The grant will support early childhood education and services for children and families across the region.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union address:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s State of the Union address:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariff scheme is illegal without Congressional authorization.