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© 2026 Govwatch

Eric Sorensen

Eric Sorensen

DDemocratIL-17 · Representative
51
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence6
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone7
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency26
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
16
Total Statements
6
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
13
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 4Taxes: 3Defense: 1Crime & Justice: 1Labor: 1Economy: 1Immigration: 1Social Security: 1Foreign Policy: 1Technology: 1Veterans: 1Housing: 1Israel: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 10Ceremonial: 3Urgent: 2Bipartisan: 1

Statements (16)

Floor Speech2026-05-12CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING PEORIA POLICE CHIEF ERIC ECHEVARRIA

HONORING PEORIA POLICE CHIEF ERIC ECHEVARRIA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E432] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-28Taxes
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E384] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24Veterans
HONORING ROALD ZVONIK

HONORING ROALD ZVONIK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Page H2668] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ROALD ZVONIK…

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Press Release2025-10-15
Congressman Sorensen Greets Servicemembers at the Rock Island Arsenal

Congressman Sorensen Greets Servicemembers at the Rock Island Arsenal Congressman Sorensen Greets Servicemembers at the Rock Island Arsenal Image or Video Image Drew.Myers1@ma… Wed, 10/15/2025 - 14:59

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Floor Speech2025-02-25UrgentImmigrationEconomyTaxesHRES161HJRES20
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 20, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO…

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... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06BipartisanSocial SecurityTechnology
INCREASING PENALTIES FOR SCAMMERS

INCREASING PENALTIES FOR SCAMMERS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Page H519] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-10CeremonialEnvironment
CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON

CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2024-01-18Foreign PolicyIsrael
Paul, Peoria

Paul, Peoria Paul, Peoria "My wife, Connie, and I were visiting our son and his family in Ashdod, Israel. The purpose of our visit was to meet our new two-month-old grandson and our three-year-old granddaughter. We arrived October 4th and, on the 7th, Hamas attacked. As the war intensified, it was…

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Press Release2024-01-18
Brett, Glasford

Brett, Glasford Brett, Glasford "I was in need of my Dd214 to be updated to obtain my VA benefits. Congressman Sorensen and his staff went above and beyond to get the issues resolved." admin Thu, 01/18/2024 - 17:13 January 18, 2024

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Press Release2024-01-18Urgent
Catherine, Sterling

Catherine, Sterling Catherine, Sterling “On June 2, 2023, my daughter’s dog pulled my passport off the counter and damaged it. I went to the post office the next day and filled out all forms for a new passport and expedited all mailings and the passport process in every way possible. I contacted…

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Press Release2024-01-18Taxes
Chioma, Macomb

Chioma, Macomb Chioma, Macomb “My issue started when I applied for EAD card through the USCIS. I waited for almost 3 months for the card in question to arrive my destination. My colleagues at school whom I applied before them had gotten theirs. I became so worried, so I decided to call the USCIS…

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Press Release2024-01-18
Frank, Glasford

Frank, Glasford Frank, Glasford “I had sent my passport for renewal in February 2023, in anticipation of a cruise vacation in mid-May. By May 5, I still had not received it, so my wife contacted Rep. Sorensen’s office for guidance and help. The people at the office that she spoke to were very…

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Press Release2024-01-18
Jerry, Peoria

Jerry, Peoria Jerry, Peoria "Received a confusing letter from SSA regarding our son’s disability. Rep. Sorensen’s office answered quickly and arranged for a rep from SSA to call and explain the situation." admin Thu, 01/18/2024 - 17:13 January 18, 2024

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Press Release2024-01-18Environment
Lance, Rock Island

Lance, Rock Island Lance, Rock Island "I was injured at work and as a federal employee our workers compensation is done through the Department of Labor. After surgery I was off work for a little over 7 weeks. After 5 weeks and no paycheck I contacted Eric Sorensen's office and they were aware of an…

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Press Release2024-01-18Ceremonial
Leslie, Rock Island

Leslie, Rock Island Leslie, Rock Island “Eric Sorensen's office went above and beyond to help me receive my passport in time for my trip. They were very clear they couldn't make any promises, but they made it happen. Every question I had, email, phone call was always return within hours. I'm…

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Press Release2023-08-23
Congressman Sorensen visits Illinois farm

Congressman Sorensen visits Illinois farm Congressman Sorensen visits Illinois farm Image or Video Image Noah.Boucher@m… Wed, 08/23/2023 - 14:34

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