Press Releases
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.
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.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) met with educators from across Illinois’ 17th District this week for a roundtable discussion focused on the future of federal education funding and the challenges facing local schools.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce that he secured over $200 million in federal funding to support several initiatives at Rock Island Arsenal that will protect jobs, support servicemembers, and expand the Arsenal’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining bipartisan legislation to raise pay for federal correctional officers and improve safety inside federal prisons, including facilities serving Illinois. The Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026 would provide a 35 percent base pay increase for eligible Bureau of Prisons employees, helping address chronic staffing shortages, excessive mandatory overtime, and high turnover rates.