Congressman Eric Sorensen voted to pass the FY 2027 NDAA, enhancing military pay and support for Illinois servicemembers.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Sorensen votes on defense bill: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) supported the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee. This legislation aims to enhance national security and create jobs in areas like Peoria and the Quad Cities, while also boosting servicemember pay and childcare access.
Key provisions and goals: Sorensen noted the act's focus includes increased pay for military personnel, support for civilian workers at Rock Island Arsenal, and improvements in weather readiness. He emphasized bipartisan work to address military readiness and prevent political misuse of troops.
Next steps for the NDAA: Following the committee's approval, the NDAA will be sent to the full House for a vote. Sorensen also highlighted the importance of further development in technology and infrastructure to protect military interests and support families affiliated with the military.
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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 431st 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 1025th 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 June 5th, 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.8908: STOP GAMES Act of 2026
- 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
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 $8,859,905 of spending in Illinois's 17th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $3,205,130 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.
