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weather caucus
July 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Mike Flood (R-NE) launched the Weather Enterprise Caucus for the 119th Congress. This bipartisan caucus serves as a forum to inform Members of Congress about all things weather forecasting and research – particularly the economic, societal, and national security value of the United States Weather Enterprise. 

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Prescription Drugs
July 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today celebrated the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s bipartisan approval of his STOP GAMES Act, legislation to lower prescription drug costs by preventing pharmaceutical companies from abusing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) citizen petition process to delay competition from affordable generic drugs.

Issues:Health Care
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America 250
July 4, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today released a video message commemorating America's 250th anniversary and celebrating the people and communities that continue to shape our nation's future.

“America's story has always been written by hardworking people, strong communities, and neighbors looking out for one another,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen. “As we celebrate this historic milestone, we also recognize the responsibility we share to keep building a stronger future for the next generation."

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The Supreme Court of the United States
June 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate limits on how much national political parties can coordinate with individual candidates:

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The Supreme Court of the United States
June 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to reject President Trump’s executive order overturning birthright citizenship:

“Birthright citizenship has been part of our Constitution since 1868 and is a key right for all of us. I am relieved that it was protected by the Supreme Court today,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen. “We must continue to stand with our neighbors as Trump tries to take basic rights away from the American people.”  

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United States Capitol
June 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after voting against giving Trump’s ICE and CBP an additional $70 billion in federal funding:

 

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Peoria Air National Guard Plane photo
June 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee. These bill supports national security, manufacturing, innovation, and good-paying jobs in Peoria and the Quad Cities. Additionally, Sorensen helped to increase pay for servicemembers, expand access to childcare for military families, invest in technology to improve weather forecasting. Next, the full House of Representatives will have to vote on the NDAA.

 

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Photograph of the Rock Island Arsenal sign
June 4, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured several provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to invest in Rock Island Arsenal and fought to protect jobs and collective bargaining rights for civilian employees. Next, the full House of Representatives will have to vote on the NDAA.