Congressman Eric Sorensen
@repericsorensen.bsky.social
Official account. 🌤️ Meteorologist representing Central and Northwestern Illinois in Congress. #IL17
Far from Washington, Illinois soybean farmers, like Opey in Tazewell County, are unfairly bearing the burden of a trade war that is crushing their farms.
Enough with the handouts to Argentina, it’s time to put Illinois farmers first.
Enough with the handouts to Argentina, it’s time to put Illinois farmers first.
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Far from Washington, Illinois soybean farmers, like Opey in Tazewell County, are unfairly bearing the burden of a trade war that is crushing their farms.
Enough with the handouts to Argentina, it’s time to put Illinois farmers first.
Enough with the handouts to Argentina, it’s time to put Illinois farmers first.
BIG NEWS: New investments and jobs are coming to Peoria next year!
Starting in 2026, Viridis Chemical will be moving their headquarters to Peoria to begin producing bio-based, low carbon chemicals that are used in everyday products.
Starting in 2026, Viridis Chemical will be moving their headquarters to Peoria to begin producing bio-based, low carbon chemicals that are used in everyday products.
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
BIG NEWS: New investments and jobs are coming to Peoria next year!
Starting in 2026, Viridis Chemical will be moving their headquarters to Peoria to begin producing bio-based, low carbon chemicals that are used in everyday products.
Starting in 2026, Viridis Chemical will be moving their headquarters to Peoria to begin producing bio-based, low carbon chemicals that are used in everyday products.
It was an honor to welcome our local veterans to Washington D.C.
One of the best parts of this job is serving those who serve in our military with my seat on the Armed Services Committee, but also saying thanks to our vets every chance I get. 🇺🇸
One of the best parts of this job is serving those who serve in our military with my seat on the Armed Services Committee, but also saying thanks to our vets every chance I get. 🇺🇸
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It was an honor to welcome our local veterans to Washington D.C.
One of the best parts of this job is serving those who serve in our military with my seat on the Armed Services Committee, but also saying thanks to our vets every chance I get. 🇺🇸
One of the best parts of this job is serving those who serve in our military with my seat on the Armed Services Committee, but also saying thanks to our vets every chance I get. 🇺🇸
Can you believe it?
The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to stop the court order to help feed Americans who are hungry.
Instead of fighting the courts, Donald Trump should do what’s right and legal, and fund SNAP. Needlessly causing people to go without food is wrong.
The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to stop the court order to help feed Americans who are hungry.
Instead of fighting the courts, Donald Trump should do what’s right and legal, and fund SNAP. Needlessly causing people to go without food is wrong.
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Can you believe it?
The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to stop the court order to help feed Americans who are hungry.
Instead of fighting the courts, Donald Trump should do what’s right and legal, and fund SNAP. Needlessly causing people to go without food is wrong.
The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to stop the court order to help feed Americans who are hungry.
Instead of fighting the courts, Donald Trump should do what’s right and legal, and fund SNAP. Needlessly causing people to go without food is wrong.
1/2 As someone who travels back and forth between Illinois and DC, I always thank our TSA agents who keep us safe.
Even if it’s just lunch from Hungry Hobo, I am thankful for my time today with the folks at the Quad Cities Int’l who are working to keep us safe.
Even if it’s just lunch from Hungry Hobo, I am thankful for my time today with the folks at the Quad Cities Int’l who are working to keep us safe.
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
1/2 As someone who travels back and forth between Illinois and DC, I always thank our TSA agents who keep us safe.
Even if it’s just lunch from Hungry Hobo, I am thankful for my time today with the folks at the Quad Cities Int’l who are working to keep us safe.
Even if it’s just lunch from Hungry Hobo, I am thankful for my time today with the folks at the Quad Cities Int’l who are working to keep us safe.
Enough of the delays. The Trump Administration needs to follow the law, obey the courts, and feed hungry families.
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Enough of the delays. The Trump Administration needs to follow the law, obey the courts, and feed hungry families.
Thank you Mayor Duane for your decades of public service to the Village of Milan.
Your retirement is so well deserved after a lifetime of service to your community.
Your retirement is so well deserved after a lifetime of service to your community.
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Thank you Mayor Duane for your decades of public service to the Village of Milan.
Your retirement is so well deserved after a lifetime of service to your community.
Your retirement is so well deserved after a lifetime of service to your community.
I’m calling on the USDA to fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
Families shouldn’t be suffering because politicians are playing games in Washington.
I’m ready to work with anyone to reopen the government with a plan to lower your costs and end the needless suffering.
Families shouldn’t be suffering because politicians are playing games in Washington.
I’m ready to work with anyone to reopen the government with a plan to lower your costs and end the needless suffering.
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I’m calling on the USDA to fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
Families shouldn’t be suffering because politicians are playing games in Washington.
I’m ready to work with anyone to reopen the government with a plan to lower your costs and end the needless suffering.
Families shouldn’t be suffering because politicians are playing games in Washington.
I’m ready to work with anyone to reopen the government with a plan to lower your costs and end the needless suffering.
1/2 The courts have affirmed what we knew all along.
The Trump Administration is illegally preventing the payment of SNAP benefits for the month of November.
The Trump Administration is illegally preventing the payment of SNAP benefits for the month of November.
November 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
1/2 The courts have affirmed what we knew all along.
The Trump Administration is illegally preventing the payment of SNAP benefits for the month of November.
The Trump Administration is illegally preventing the payment of SNAP benefits for the month of November.
1/2 President Trump’s reckless trade war with China has done nothing but raise prices on American consumers and crush the ag economy.
October 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
1/2 President Trump’s reckless trade war with China has done nothing but raise prices on American consumers and crush the ag economy.
Great meeting with Ashay the owner of the new City Center Market in downtown Rockford this week. This store brings fresh food and local jobs to our community and accepts SNAP, which so many families rely on.
That’s exactly why I’m urging Secretary Rollins to make sure SNAP is fully funded.
That’s exactly why I’m urging Secretary Rollins to make sure SNAP is fully funded.
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Great meeting with Ashay the owner of the new City Center Market in downtown Rockford this week. This store brings fresh food and local jobs to our community and accepts SNAP, which so many families rely on.
That’s exactly why I’m urging Secretary Rollins to make sure SNAP is fully funded.
That’s exactly why I’m urging Secretary Rollins to make sure SNAP is fully funded.
1/3 As the Trump Administration forces tens of millions of Americans off of food assistance, we will need to do more neighbor by neighbor.
October 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
1/3 As the Trump Administration forces tens of millions of Americans off of food assistance, we will need to do more neighbor by neighbor.
My response to the guilty verdict in the Sean Grayson murder trial:
October 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My response to the guilty verdict in the Sean Grayson murder trial:
Did you know Rockford’s Excel Center is the first free, accredited high school for adults in Illinois?
This school is giving adults a real second chance by offering actual diplomas, not GEDs, along with childcare, career pathways, and life-changing support.
This school is giving adults a real second chance by offering actual diplomas, not GEDs, along with childcare, career pathways, and life-changing support.
October 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Did you know Rockford’s Excel Center is the first free, accredited high school for adults in Illinois?
This school is giving adults a real second chance by offering actual diplomas, not GEDs, along with childcare, career pathways, and life-changing support.
This school is giving adults a real second chance by offering actual diplomas, not GEDs, along with childcare, career pathways, and life-changing support.
So many families in Central and Northwestern Illinois depend on SNAP to put food on their tables.
Because of them, I am urging Ag Secretary Rollins to release the SNAP funds from the USDA. Holding back funds to score a political score is wrong.
Read the full letter here:
Because of them, I am urging Ag Secretary Rollins to release the SNAP funds from the USDA. Holding back funds to score a political score is wrong.
Read the full letter here:
October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
So many families in Central and Northwestern Illinois depend on SNAP to put food on their tables.
Because of them, I am urging Ag Secretary Rollins to release the SNAP funds from the USDA. Holding back funds to score a political score is wrong.
Read the full letter here:
Because of them, I am urging Ag Secretary Rollins to release the SNAP funds from the USDA. Holding back funds to score a political score is wrong.
Read the full letter here:
Grateful to visit Milestone Inc. in Rockford this week. Their dedication to supporting adults with disabilities makes a real difference in our community.
I’ll keep fighting to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP so organizations like Milestone can continue their vital work.
I’ll keep fighting to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP so organizations like Milestone can continue their vital work.
October 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Grateful to visit Milestone Inc. in Rockford this week. Their dedication to supporting adults with disabilities makes a real difference in our community.
I’ll keep fighting to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP so organizations like Milestone can continue their vital work.
I’ll keep fighting to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP so organizations like Milestone can continue their vital work.
Doesn’t matter if it’s two hours before sunrise, I will be there for local veterans!
I hope all our vets and volunteers on their Quad Cities Honor flight enjoy the monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. today. 🇺🇸
I hope all our vets and volunteers on their Quad Cities Honor flight enjoy the monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. today. 🇺🇸
October 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Doesn’t matter if it’s two hours before sunrise, I will be there for local veterans!
I hope all our vets and volunteers on their Quad Cities Honor flight enjoy the monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. today. 🇺🇸
I hope all our vets and volunteers on their Quad Cities Honor flight enjoy the monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. today. 🇺🇸
Amidst the government shutdown, I want to thank Warden Brian Lammer for his years leading the dedicated correctional staff at FCI Thomson, many of whom are continuing to keep our communities safe by working without pay.
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Amidst the government shutdown, I want to thank Warden Brian Lammer for his years leading the dedicated correctional staff at FCI Thomson, many of whom are continuing to keep our communities safe by working without pay.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is our time to come together in support, remembrance, and hope.
We honor the survivors, remember the loved ones we’ve lost, and stand with everyone currently fighting the disease. Their strength and courage inspire us all.
We honor the survivors, remember the loved ones we’ve lost, and stand with everyone currently fighting the disease. Their strength and courage inspire us all.
October 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is our time to come together in support, remembrance, and hope.
We honor the survivors, remember the loved ones we’ve lost, and stand with everyone currently fighting the disease. Their strength and courage inspire us all.
We honor the survivors, remember the loved ones we’ve lost, and stand with everyone currently fighting the disease. Their strength and courage inspire us all.
An incredible night coming together for Galesburg NAACP’s Freedom Fund Gala over the weekend!
So good to see old friends and make new friends, as well as an electrifying keynote from Rev. Dr. Dwight Ford.
We have so much work to do. We must find the ways we will move forward neighbor by neighbor.
So good to see old friends and make new friends, as well as an electrifying keynote from Rev. Dr. Dwight Ford.
We have so much work to do. We must find the ways we will move forward neighbor by neighbor.
October 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
An incredible night coming together for Galesburg NAACP’s Freedom Fund Gala over the weekend!
So good to see old friends and make new friends, as well as an electrifying keynote from Rev. Dr. Dwight Ford.
We have so much work to do. We must find the ways we will move forward neighbor by neighbor.
So good to see old friends and make new friends, as well as an electrifying keynote from Rev. Dr. Dwight Ford.
We have so much work to do. We must find the ways we will move forward neighbor by neighbor.
Amazing news coming to the Rockford Region!
Soon, we will have 3,000 new good-paying union jobs that will help drive America forward.
Congressman Bill Foster and I have been working so hard with state and local leaders to keep this plant-opening on track and I am so excited for this next step!
Soon, we will have 3,000 new good-paying union jobs that will help drive America forward.
Congressman Bill Foster and I have been working so hard with state and local leaders to keep this plant-opening on track and I am so excited for this next step!
October 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Amazing news coming to the Rockford Region!
Soon, we will have 3,000 new good-paying union jobs that will help drive America forward.
Congressman Bill Foster and I have been working so hard with state and local leaders to keep this plant-opening on track and I am so excited for this next step!
Soon, we will have 3,000 new good-paying union jobs that will help drive America forward.
Congressman Bill Foster and I have been working so hard with state and local leaders to keep this plant-opening on track and I am so excited for this next step!
Just in Illinois-17 alone, $54,000,000 in energy projects KILLED by President Trump.
All the while, your electric and gas bills go through the roof.
These projects were fully funded and ready to create jobs, lower your costs, and grow our local economy.
All the while, your electric and gas bills go through the roof.
These projects were fully funded and ready to create jobs, lower your costs, and grow our local economy.
October 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Just in Illinois-17 alone, $54,000,000 in energy projects KILLED by President Trump.
All the while, your electric and gas bills go through the roof.
These projects were fully funded and ready to create jobs, lower your costs, and grow our local economy.
All the while, your electric and gas bills go through the roof.
These projects were fully funded and ready to create jobs, lower your costs, and grow our local economy.
In addition to our servicemembers and TSA agents, I’m thinking of forecasters at the NOAA and the NWS who continue working without pay to keep us safe from severe weather.
Watch:
Watch:
October 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In addition to our servicemembers and TSA agents, I’m thinking of forecasters at the NOAA and the NWS who continue working without pay to keep us safe from severe weather.
Watch:
Watch:
Thank you, Chief! Chuck Collins is set to retire from a half-century career in Broadcast Meteorologist.
Watch my special report from the House TV studio!
Watch my special report from the House TV studio!
October 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Thank you, Chief! Chuck Collins is set to retire from a half-century career in Broadcast Meteorologist.
Watch my special report from the House TV studio!
Watch my special report from the House TV studio!