119th Congress
Eric Sorensen
Representative, IL-17, Illinois
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- March 18, 1976 (age 50)
- In Congress
- House since 2023
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 89%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-5905
- Website
- sorensen.house.gov
Committees
- Agriculture
- Armed Services
Who Is Eric Sorensen?
Eric Sorensen is a Democratic representative from IL-17 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2023. Born March 18, 1976, Sorensen is 50. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Sorensen voted on 305 and missed 5. Sorensen voted with the majority of their party 89% of the time. Sorensen sponsored 12 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Eric Sorensen Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Eric Sorensen Sponsored
- SUNRAY for Energy Act (H.R. 10605, In Committee)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building". (H.R. 2466, Passed the House)
- STOP GAMES Act of 2026 (H.R. 8908, In Committee)
- Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act (H.R. 8636, In Committee)
- Homegrown Fertilizer Act (H.R. 8457, In Committee)
- National Weather Safety Board Act (H.R. 7848, In Committee)
- Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act (H.R. 3309, In Committee)
- Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025 (H.R. 6478, In Committee)
- Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act (H.R. 4733, In Committee)
- Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025 (H.R. 4865, In Committee)
- Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act (H.R. 1955, In Committee)
- QUIET Act (H.R. 1027, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Sorensen spoke on the floor 13 times on 13 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, July 22, 2026, 200 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
I rise today in strong opposition to the Grothman amendment.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 268 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
I rise today in strong opposition to Representative Boebert's amendment.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 24, 2026, 208 wordsHonoring Roald Zvonik
I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life of a hero, Roald Zvonik, a proud American, for 99 years of life.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 16, 2025, 159 wordsHonoring Jeff Kirwan
I rise today to honor Jeff Kirwan, a trusted voice and a guide for farmers, both as the president of the Mercer County Farm Bureau and a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, for many years.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 9, 2025, 316 wordsJay P. Larson Post Office Building
I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 2466, which will redesignate the Rockford post office on Harrison Avenue in honor of Jay Larson.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 4, 2025, 156 wordsRemembering Jordan Ball
I rise this morning to honor the life of Jordan Ball, a Galesburg seventh grade history teacher and basketball coach, a former Monmouth-Roseville High School teacher, and a proud graduate of Monmouth College.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 17, 2025, 150 wordsRemembering Porter Mcneil
I rise today to honor a friend and a public servant in the Quad Cities, Porter McNeil.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 20, 2025, 185 wordsGop Tax Scam Hurts Women and Families
I rise with my colleagues today to call out the House GOP's big billionaire bailout at the expense of my neighbors back home in Illinois-17.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 15, 2025, 193 wordsThanking Our Law Enforcement Officers and Their Families
This is National Police Week when we honor the brave men and women who serve and protect us every day, but it is also a good reminder that they deserve our thanks every day. We also need to thank the spouses and the children of our law enforcement who deal with the risk of their loved ones who may not come home.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 10, 2025, 164 wordsHonoring the Victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing
April 19 will mark 30 years since the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in the United States, when 168 innocent lives were taken on that quiet morning in Oklahoma City.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
See All (13)
- Honoring the Life of Blake Schwarz (House, April 8, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 20, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation... (House, February 25, 2025)
- Increasing Penalties for Scammers (House, February 6, 2025)
Illinois in Congress →
- Tammy Duckworth (D, Senate)
- Richard J. Durbin (D, Senate)
- Mike Bost (R, House)
- Nikki Budzinski (D, House)
- Sean Casten (D, House)
- Danny K. Davis (D, House)
- Bill Foster (D, House)
- Jesús G. "Chuy" GarcÃa (D, House)
- Jonathan L. Jackson (D, House)
- Robin L. Kelly (D, House)
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D, House)
- Darin LaHood (R, House)
- Mary E. Miller (R, House)
- Mike Quigley (D, House)
- Delia C. Ramirez (D, House)
- Janice D. Schakowsky (D, House)
- Bradley Scott Schneider (D, House)
- Lauren Underwood (D, House)
Questions About Eric Sorensen
Is Eric Sorensen still in Congress?
Yes. Eric Sorensen is serving as representative from IL-17 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Eric Sorensen?
Eric Sorensen is a Democrat.
When is Eric Sorensen up for reelection?
Sorensen's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Eric Sorensen?
Eric Sorensen was born March 18, 1976 and is 50.
How often does Eric Sorensen vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Sorensen voted with the majority of their party 89% of the time.
What committees is Eric Sorensen on?
House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on Armed Services.