Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $3,328,749 in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Northwestern Illinois.   “Early childhood education is one of the most critical investments we can make to level the playing field for our kids and put them on a path to success,” said Sorensen. “This funding will increase opportunity across our region, and I look forward to ensuring our children, teachers, and volunteers in Central and Northwestern Illinois have what they need to be successful.”  “This financial investment into early childhood education... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics within the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He was also named to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy. “I look forward to using my leadership position on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee to support our aerospace industry in Rockford and the surrounding communities while helping us better understand the world that we live in,” said Congressman Sorensen. “Through my seat on the Energy Subcommittee, I will be able to support our energy... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement: “I look forward to working with Senators Duckworth and Durbin, the Bureau of Prisons, and the Department of Justice to make sure that USP Thomson plays an integral role in our nation’s prison system and creates a high-level of safety and security for all employees and inmates,” said Sorensen. Congressman Eric Sorensen is the first openly LGBTQ person elected to represent Illinois at the federal level and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition. Prior to serving in Congress, Sorensen was a local meteorologist in Rockford... Read More

EAST MOLINE, IL – On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), will visit the Quad Cities Vet Center to distribute handmade Valentine’s Day cards to veterans. The cards were collected from Central and Northwestern Illinois community members and students as part of Sorensen’s Valentines for Veterans drive. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)     WHAT:   To Deliver Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards Collected from Community Members and Students to Veterans     WHEN:   Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM CT   WHERE:   Outside... Read More

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) took to the House floor to speak out against the Supreme Court’s decision to rip away the fundamental right to safe and legal abortion.    “Receiving an abortion is a deeply personal decision that should be left up to a woman, her family, and her doctor,” said Sorensen. “Simply put, Uncle Sam has no place in your doctor’s office. To the women in my district and across the nation – I will not stop fighting for a world where your basic rights and freedoms are protected.”   As one of his first... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 118th Congress. “Being named to these House committees puts me in the best position to advocate for Central and Northwest Illinois,” said Sorensen. “On the Agriculture committee, I will be our farmer’s trusted voice in Congress, making sure they have support to expand markets for their agricultural goods and ensure their way of live is sustainable for generations to come. On the Science, Space, and Technology... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the launch of his Valentines for Veterans drive. Residents, schools, and organizations in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District are invited to create handmade valentine’s cards and deliver them to Congressman Sorensen’s district office in Rock Island starting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, through Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 5:00 PM CT. Once received, valentines will be distributed to veterans across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.   “Our veterans have sacrificed so much to keep our nation safe,” said Sorensen. “This Valentines... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered his first House floor speech focused on finding common sense solutions for Central and Northwest Illinois.  “I am focused on delivering results for my constituents, whether it’s lowering food, energy, or prescription drug costs, increasing good paying jobs in our communities, or protecting access to reproductive health care,” said Sorensen. “I promise to work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, on commonsense solutions that solve the problems Central and Northwest Illinois families and businesses face in their daily lives.”   Watch the entire... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the below statement following the news that Eric Sorensen was elected to Illinois’ 17th Congressional District: “Yesterday, the residents of Northwest and Central Illinois chose to stand for democracy, freedom and a future where we work together instead of tearing each other apart. I want to congratulate Eric Sorensen on his victory. I am thrilled that the working- and middle-class families of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District will have a representative who will fight for them, work to build up our local economy and continue to uplift Heartland... Read More