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Seat

Representative for Illinois District 17

Born

1976

Age 50

Phone

(202) 225-5905

Office

1314 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 17

Eric Sorensen

Eric Sorensen is an American politician and meteorologist serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 17th congressional district since 2023. His district covers a large swath of western and central Illinois, centered around Moline, Rock Island, and the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. It also includes parts of Peoria and Rockford. A member of the Democratic Party, Sorensen is the first openly gay member of Congress from Illinois.

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Voting Record — 316

Yes46%

No53%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party4%

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District Map

Congressional District 17

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @RepEricSorensen Instagram

External Resources

Wikipedia GovTrack

Eric Sorensen

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 17

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Eric's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 4 sponsored · 15 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJul 4(source)

The same people who believe Trump’s bill is a good thing also believed cats and dogs were being stolen and eaten in Springfield, Ohio last year.

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Congressman Eric Sorensen@repericsorensen.bsky.socialJul 3(source)

My statement after voting no on this bill:

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJul 3(source)

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJul 2(source)

Did you know that 1/3 of our neighbors in IL-17 utilize Medicaid? Did you know that we’re voting on a bill that will drastically cut services? I will vote NO on GOP’s ‘Big Billionaire Bailout’ because I’m fighting for my neighbors – not the filthy rich who don’t need a tax break at your expense.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJul 1(source)

I don’t hate that.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJul 1(source)

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 30(source)

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 29(source)

And I don’t think many people realize how nursing homes work. You sell your home and then those assets pay a percentage with Medicaid and Medicare picking up the rest. Without Medicaid, only the wealthy seniors who can reverse-mortgage or sell estates will live out their years comfortably. 2/2

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 29(source)

1 in 4 nursing homes will close with Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Better get a bedroom ready for grandma and grandpa because Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk need to buy a few more islands! 1/2

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 27(source)

This is no longer the only account around on Bluesky. If you want to stay up-to-date on all of my official work as Representative for IL-17 in Washington and the district, then give my new account a follow. Hope to see you there!

Congressman Eric Sorensen

@repericsorensen.bsky.social

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Today is the day! We are launching our official BlueSky page! It’s important to be connected wherever you are! Come give me a follow to continue staying up-to-date on what I’m doing in Washington and IL-17.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 26(source)

If kids are hungry, they won’t succeed in school. More than 25,000 homes in IL-17 have at least one child who needs SNAP. The future of our next generation is at risk if the GOP’s ‘Big Billionaire Bailout’ cuts this lifeline.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

It’s not about saying you do the work, it’s showing the results. I grew up in Winnebago County and my parents didn’t fear for my safety. Moms and Dads should know they have security in their neighborhoods and I’m proud to have secured federal funding to help build a law enforcement training center.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

Too old? Never too old!

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

Let me know what you hear from Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, Ted Lieu, and Hakeem Jeffries too. We need articles and it should be done right. I voted with Rosa DeLauro and Zoe Lofgren who had a lot to do with impeachment last time. Let’s breathe here.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

There was no mechanism for it to succeed. When we get articles that are constitutional from committee and we have the votes, and the people say yes, I’m all in.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

Not sure America is ready for fascists vs. socialists. I’d rather find common ground on the center left. But again, if you want to run in IL17 as a democratic socialist, I would welcome you to the race. I, however, am going to bed. My 1 hour of daily social is done.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

🤷‍♀️

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

You’re free to run! 🏃‍♀️

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

Every member of Dem leadership voted the same as I did. This needs to come from committee with articles, not brought to a floor with a symbolic vote that will fail.

Eric Sorensen@ericsorensen.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

I actually talked with her on the floor during the vote! Spoiler alert: every member of Dem leadership voted to table. Might want to call up Leader Jeffries. 😉

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Sponsored Bills(4)

H.R. 8636 (119th)
To strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce.
H.R. 8457 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to i…
H.R. 7848 (119th)
To establish the National Weather Safety Board to investigate certain major disasters, and f…
H.R. 6478 (119th)
Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025

Cosponsored Bills(15)

H.R. 8517 (119th)
To develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of r…
Joined: 2026-04-27
H.R. 8453 (119th)
Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act
Joined: 2026-04-22
H.R. 8403 (119th)
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
Joined: 2026-04-21
H.R. 8104 (119th)
To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a mandatory price reporting pro…
Joined: 2026-03-26
H.R. 7813 (119th)
NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Joined: 2026-03-05

Leadership

No leadership roles

Committees

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Voting History

316 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	S. 2503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 6329 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-12	H.R. 2189 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 72 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-10	H.R. 1531 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-09	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-03	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H.R. 3123 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-02	H.R. 980 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7147 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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