Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen announced today that his guest for the State of the Union address will be James Diaz, a resident of Monmouth, Illinois. Diaz, a disabled veteran who served overseas during the Gulf conflicts of the 1980s and 1990s, was unexpectedly laid off in February 2025 as a result of actions taken by the Trump administration and Elon Musk.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Ranking Member of the Energy Subcommittee on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, demanded answers about reports that Elon Musk and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff entered the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquarters and gained access to its IT systems.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to safety concerns following the tragic mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
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.