Congressman Sorensen advocates for $50 million federal funding to enhance supply chains and create jobs in local communities.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Sorensen requests funding: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is advocating for $50 million in federal funding for the Critical Supply Chain Site Development Program. The aim is to assist communities, such as the Quad Cities, in attracting businesses and creating jobs by preparing land for industrial projects.
Program benefits outlined: Sorensen emphasized that many local businesses are prepared to expand but often face barriers due to unprepared sites. The funding would address infrastructure issues, enabling quicker project initiation and aiding economic development in the region.
Local support for the initiative: Peter Tokar III, President & CEO of Grow Quad Cities, noted that the funding is essential for enhancing the region's economic prospects and allowing for attractive options for companies looking to relocate with expedient development timelines.
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Eric Sorensen Fundraising
Eric Sorensen recently disclosed $106.8K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on March 5th, 2026. This was the 73rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 79.9% came from individual donors.
Sorensen disclosed $73.7K of spending. This was the 148th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Sorensen disclosed $960.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 46th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Eric Sorensen's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Eric Sorensen Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Eric Sorensen is worth $83.0K, as of April 9th, 2026. This is the 464th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Sorensen has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Eric Sorensen's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Sorensen.
Eric Sorensen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Eric Sorensen:
- H.R.7848: National Weather Safety Board Act
- H.R.6478: Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025
- H.R.4865: Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025
- H.R.4733: Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act
- H.R.3309: Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act
- H.R.2466: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building".
You can track bills proposed by Eric Sorensen on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Sorensen.
2026 Illinois's 17th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $8,329,798 of spending in Illinois's 17th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $3,205,254 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- FAIRSHAKE ($1,634,338)
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION ($959,823)
- HMP ($340,000)
- EQUALITY PAC ($243,621)
- ILLINOIS AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVATOR POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT FUND (FED) 'ACTIVATOR'/'ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU ACTIVATOR' ($15,018)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Illinois's 17th congressional district election.
