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Eric Sorensen

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 17th District

Democrat · Since 2023 · Next election: 2026 · Age 50

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Eric Sorensen is the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 17th District, a Democrat serving since 2023.

Sorensen has served in the House longer than 84 of its 438 other members and longer than 0 of Illinois's 16 other House members.

Sorensen sits on 2 committees: Agriculture and Armed Services.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Sorensen voted in 138 of 139 roll calls (99%). In that period, 41 bills Sorensen sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Sorensen has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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House: pro forma sessions Mon and Thu

Votes

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Voted in 138 of 139 roll calls (99%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Sorensen voted with the majority of House Democrats on 133 roll calls and against it on 5.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes (latest 5 of 6)

Eric Sorensen's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultEric SorensenNote
Jul 21No. 271On Passage H.R. 6955Main Street ActPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Jul 15No. 243On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595FailedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jul 14No. 238On Passage H.R. 139Sunshine Protection ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 30No. 232On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Con.Res. 108Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in LebanonFailedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 10No. 218On Passage H.R. 8312Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay

Legislation

12 bills sponsored and 394 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 6993 BEACON Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 735.

  • H.R. 8205 Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5120)

    This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises programs that support research and development of drugs and other therapies to address amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) and other neurodegenerative diseases.

  • H.R. 2332 SHARE Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 734.

Campaign finance

Raised
$2,233,676
Spent
$1,020,828
Cash on hand
$1,325,642

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H2IL17147

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