Congressman Eric Sorensen votes for the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to enhance law enforcement coordination.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Sorensen supports new law: This week, Congressman Eric Sorensen voted in favor of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, aimed at enhancing collaboration among various law enforcement agencies to tackle organized retail crime (ORC) effectively. Sorensen noted the challenge this crime poses to businesses and public safety in Illinois.
Key provisions of the legislation: The Act proposes establishing a dedicated coordination center within the Department of Homeland Security, designating ORC as a federal crime, and requiring federal agencies to report on enforcement efforts. Sorensen emphasized that these measures are crucial for law enforcement to safeguard communities.
Background on Congressman Sorensen: Eric Sorensen, representing Illinois' 17th District, has a background as a meteorologist and has served in public office, advocating for local safety and business interests in his district, which includes the Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal.
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Eric Sorensen Fundraising
Eric Sorensen recently disclosed $270.6K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 430th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 46.6% came from individual donors.
Sorensen disclosed $61.2K of spending. This was the 1024th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Sorensen disclosed $1.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 370th most from all Q1 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 May 14th, 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.8636: Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act
- H.R.8457: Homegrown Fertilizer Act
- 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
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 $8,859,959 of spending in Illinois's 17th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $3,205,183 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.
