Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s freeze on all federal grants and loans, including those already awarded, leaving communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois in limbo:
“The administration's decision to freeze the delivery of essential services to families, businesses, and communities is incredibly irresponsible and hurtful to hard working families in our country.
ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) praised Stellantis’ announcement today that it will honor its commitment to bring 1,500 union jobs to the Belvidere Assembly Plant for the production of new mid-size trucks.
The move follows Sorensen’s efforts, along with other state and federal leaders, in supporting United Auto Workers (UAW) members as they secured an agreement to bring new jobs to the plant.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress, along with assignments to two critical subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
These roles enhance Sorensen's ability to advocate for the Rock Island Arsenal and Peoria Air National Guard Base—two cornerstones of Illinois’ 17th District.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement after the Department of Treasury released their proposed guidance for the Clean Fuels Production Credit (45Z), a critical step in supporting Illinois farmers, lowering transportation costs, and investing in sustainable fuel sources:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced today that he helped introduce a bipartisan bill to ban members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks, a move aimed at restoring public trust in government.
ROCK ISLAND, IL — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining local leaders today to announce $22.7 million in federal funding for significant infrastructure improvements along 11th Street in the City of Rock Island. Following the city’s grant submission, Sorensen and Senators Durbin and Duckworth championed the project.
GALESBURG, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today joined local leaders to announce $25 million in federal funding for major infrastructure upgrades in Galesburg, expected to bring new businesses and good-paying jobs to the area. Sorensen, along with Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, pushed for the funding that will help improve quality of life for families in the region.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) attended today’s funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. He released the following statement:
ROCK ISLAND, IL — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) announced that their bipartisan bill, the Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development (ONSHORE) Act, has been signed into law as part of a larger infrastructure package.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement upon being sworn in for his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
"Serving the families of Central and Northwestern Illinois remains the honor of a lifetime. For 20 years as a meteorologist, I worked to keep our communities safe and prepared—and now, after completing my first term in Congress, I’m proud to continue that work as your representative.