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HR 2763 - American Family Act
Introduced byAlma Adams , Pete Aguilar , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 4 months ago
202 Co-Sponsors
American Family Act
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HR 2942 - What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act
Introduced byChris Deluzio , Brian Fitzpatrick , Greg Landsman , Morgan Luttrell , Eric Sorensen
Last updated 4 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act
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HR 2512 - Hot Foods Act of 2025
Introduced byJake Auchincloss , Becca Balint , Nanette Barragán , Wesley Bell , Suzanne Bonamici
Last updated 4 months ago
81 Co-Sponsors
Hot Foods Act of 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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HR 2536 - New Producer Economic Security Act
Introduced byNikki Budzinski , Joe Courtney , Don Davis , Zach Nunn , Eric Sorensen
Last updated 4 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
New Producer Economic Security Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
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HR 3757 - Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025
Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Becca Balint , Becca Balint
Last updated about 2 months ago
144 Co-Sponsors
Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025
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HR 3946 - FIGHT Act of 2025
Mark Amodei , Don Bacon , Nanette Barragán , Aaron Bean , Cliff Bentz
Last updated about 2 months ago
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FIGHT Act of 2025
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HR 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Robert Aderholt
Last updated 6 months ago
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Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
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HR 768 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 6 months ago
207 Co-Sponsors
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
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HR 433 - Department of Education Protection Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari
Last updated 7 months ago
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Department of Education Protection Act
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HR 1046 - Marc Fischer Memorial Act
Robert Aderholt , Robert Aderholt , Don Bacon , Don Bacon , Gus Bilirakis
Last updated 6 months ago
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Marc Fischer Memorial Act
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Eric Sorensen, born on March 18, 1976, in Rockford, Illinois, is an American meteorologist and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 17th congressional district since January 3, 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the first openly gay person elected to Congress from Illinois.
Before entering politics, Sorensen had a two-decade career as a local TV meteorologist, working in Rockford and the Quad Cities. He was known for his commitment to delivering life-saving information and building trust within the community.
In Congress, Sorensen focuses on lowering costs for working families, creating sustainable jobs in Central and Northwestern Illinois, and supporting family farms and rural communities.
Education and Political Experience
Education: Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Northern Illinois University.
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Political Experience:
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Illinois's 17th congressional district in 2022.
- Serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Armed Services Committee, with assignments to the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
Notable Achievements
- Introduced the bipartisan DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, which passed in the House of Representatives.
- Secured $4.6 million for six Central Illinois infrastructure projects, including flood mitigation and housing upgrades.
- Co-introduced the bipartisan Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act to enhance flood protections along the Mississippi River.
- Secured $123 million for Western Illinois infrastructure projects, including water main repairs and road improvements.
- Co-introduced the bipartisan ONSHORE Act to attract manufacturing investment by establishing a federal grant program for undeveloped sites.
Sorensen resides in Moline, Illinois, with his partner Shawn and their dogs, Petey and Oliver.
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