Sorensen Stands Up for Illinois Families as Republicans Push to Slash SNAP in House Agriculture Committee

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is preparing to defend access to food for working families, children, seniors, and veterans as the House Agriculture Committee meets to consider a Republican proposal to cut over $300 billion from critical programs. These cuts are expected to fall almost entirely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than 42 million Americans—including over 16 million children—afford groceries.

“I won’t stand by while House Republicans try to balance the budget by taking food away from the people I represent,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen. “Cutting SNAP by $290 billion isn’t about fiscal responsibility—it’s a reckless attack on our neighbors who are struggling to keep up with rising food prices.”

In Illinois’ 17th District, 64,000 families rely on SNAP to help make ends meet. Local grocers, farmers markets, and food producers also depend on SNAP purchases to stay afloat contributing to the local economy while feeding their communities. In 2023, SNAP supported over $3.9 billion in purchases from small grocers and nearly $70 million in purchases from farmers and farmers markets across the country.

Congressman Sorensen will speak out against these proposed cuts during today’s Agriculture Committee meeting, urging his colleagues to protect SNAP and defend the health and well-being of everyday Americans.

You can view and download a video of Congressman Sorensen’s message to Illinois families during the Agriculture Committee hearing here.