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Eric Sorensen

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U.S. Representative · Illinois

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

937

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

937

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Sorensen consistently supports measures that strengthen electoral integrity through citizenship verification and ballot tracking while opposing restrictions on voting access and eligibility requirements that could disenfranchise citizens.

Criminal justice

49 actions

Sorensen demonstrates strong support for criminal justice policies that enhance law enforcement capabilities, expand penalties for serious crimes like trafficking and drug offenses, and strengthen victim protections, though he opposed measures that would reduce police accountability.

Fiscal policy

89 actions

Sorensen demonstrates inconsistent fiscal policy preferences, supporting spending continuations and disaster relief measures while opposing initiatives for enhanced presidential spending control and reduced appropriations authority.

Healthcare

34 actions

Sorensen demonstrates a pro-healthcare expansion ideology, consistently supporting measures that fund disease research, rural health infrastructure, and occupational health tracking while opposing efforts to reduce government healthcare provisions and worker protections.

Education

27 actions

Sorensen supports parental transparency and student support measures in higher education but opposes workforce training expansion and expedited financial aid processing.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Sorensen consistently backs policies that facilitate business investment, reduce regulatory barriers for capital formation, and strengthen labor protections through collective bargaining rights.

Environment and energy

165 actions

Sorensen shows inconsistent environmental positioning, supporting measures that protect air quality and ecosystems while simultaneously voting to weaken pollution enforcement and EPA regulatory authority.

Immigration

51 actions

Sorensen consistently opposes restrictive immigration measures and supports positions critical of hardline enforcement policies and border restrictions.

National security and foreign policy

179 actions

Sorensen consistently supports measures strengthening national security through sanctions on adversaries, counter-terrorism financing, maritime and aviation defense, and strategic competition with China.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Sorensen demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights and liberties protections, particularly regarding protection from discrimination and violence, religious freedom, and democratic participation, though with some concern about restrictions on political speech.

Social policy

24 actions

Sorensen demonstrates consistent support for expansive social programs benefiting vulnerable populations including veterans, children, families, and low-income individuals.

Technology and data

33 actions

Sorensen demonstrates strong support for technology innovation and consumer data protections while favoring robust federal oversight of digital assets and telecommunications infrastructure.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Sorensen consistently votes against measures that would constrain government power or expand civil liberties protections against state surveillance and censorship.

Government accountability and transparency

136 actions

Sorensen's voting record on government accountability and transparency shows support for formal congressional oversight mechanisms and agency reporting requirements alongside opposition to several bills expanding transparency and accountability measures, reflecting an inconsistent ideological positioning on the pillar.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Sorensen demonstrates consistent support for public infrastructure investment across transportation, utilities, water systems, broadband, parks, and space exploration initiatives.

Activity ledger — most recent first

May 20, 2025

Sorensen addressed the House for 1 minute to oppose a GOP tax bill, stating it would cut food assistance and health insurance for struggling families while providing tax breaks to wealthy individuals and would increase the national debt by $5 trillion.

On the record

May 15, 2025

Sorensen addressed the House for 1 minute during National Police Week to thank law enforcement officers and their families, highlighted funding he secured for police training and safety in his district, and expressed pride in sponsoring the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act to provide funding for training, recruitment, and mental health resources to small and midsized police departments.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

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