Press Releases

Sorensen, Durbin, Duckworth Press DHS for Transparency on Rockford Courthouse Fence

September 8, 2025

ROCKFORD, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), alongside U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, sent a formal letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) demanding transparency about the sudden installation of fencing around the U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois in Rockford.

Issues:Government Accountability and Transparency

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Congressman Sorensen Joins Legislation to Prevent National Guard Troops from Patrolling the Streets of Illinois Without Consent of the Governor

September 8, 2025

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Issues:Public SafetyService Members and Defense

Congressman Eric Sorensen Statement on Tragic Shooting in Minneapolis

August 27, 2025

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement after learning of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.

Issues:Public Safety

Congressman Sorensen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand High Speed Internet Access to Farming Communities

August 21, 2025

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Issues:Agriculture

Congressman Sorensen Joins Legislation to Help Families Afford a Home

August 20, 2025

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Issues:Jobs, Small Business, and the Economy

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Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Applaud Announcement to Hire 450 Critical Positions at the National Weather Service

August 7, 2025

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Issues:Government Accountability and TransparencyJobs, Small Business, and the EconomyPublic SafetyEnergy and the Environment

Congressman Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Farmers Are Rewarded for Improving Soil Health

August 4, 2025

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Issues:Agriculture

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Congressman Sorensen Applauds Department of Defense for Restoring Critical Satellite Weather Data Sharing with NOAA

July 31, 2025

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Issues:Government Accountability and TransparencyPublic SafetyService Members and DefenseEnergy and the Environment

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Congressman Sorensen Leads Dozens of Lawmakers in Effort to Improve Social Security Amidst Trump Administration Cuts to Essential Services

July 30, 2025

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Issues:Government Accountability and TransparencySeniors

Congressman Sorensen Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Keep Schools Safe for Kids

July 25, 2025

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Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) reintroduced their bipartisan Safe Schools and Communities Act aimed at improving school safety programs in our communities.

Issues:Public SafetyEducation