Videos
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) in helping launch House Democrats’ Border Security Task Force.
Congressman Eric Sorensen has invited local veteran Leo “Doc” Kaalberg as his guest for the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7. Kaalberg served as a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division, completing four tours and earning the Purple Heart twice.
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Sorensen hosted a virtual press conference on the 'State of the District' to highlight recent wins for the region, including 12 projects secured by Sorensen in appropriations legislation that passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
On Monday, February 19, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered handmade Valentine's Day cards collected from students and community members to local nurses and police officers as part of his 'Hearts for Heroes' drive.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) had the chance to call back constituents who reached out with a comment or concern.
On Monday, February 19, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a roundtable in Peoria with local and regional leaders to discuss ways to build stronger communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois, and create jobs in the process.
On Monday, February 5, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) took to the House floor to urge Congress to pass the DIGNITY Act, the only bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform bill that exists in the House of Representatives. Sorensen is a cosponsor of the critical legislation.
On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen joined Jon Diaz on WQAD to discuss his new legislation, the QUIET Act, which cracks down on scammers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in making robocalls and texts.
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) appeared on WIFR to discuss his QUIET Act, which cracks down on scammers who use AI in robocalls.
On Friday, January 26, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) named Akhil Kumar, a Moline High School junior, as the winner of his 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Kumar won with his app, FoodFlow, which connects restaurants that have excess food to non-profits and food banks to reduce waste and feed the hungry.