What Eric Sorensen said, and what was done

“Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to the Grothman amendment. I am proud to live in an Army town and represent the historic Rock Island Arsenal in the House of Representatives.”

“Madam Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to Representative Boebert's amendment. I am proud to live in an Army town, and I am the only LGBTQ person to serve on the House Committee on Armed Services.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today ========================= END NOTE ========================= to honor Lieutenant General Chris Mohan as he concludes an extraordinary 40-year career of service to our Nation and retires as the 22nd Commanding General of the United States Army Materiel Command.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed one vote on June 30, 2026. Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 232 on the adoption of H.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria who is retiring from the City of Peoria Police Department. Chief Echevarria is a pillar of the Peoria community and will be truly missed.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life of a hero, Roald Zvonik, a proud American, for 99 years of life. At 17, he stepped up to serve in the U.S.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeff Kirwan, a trusted voice and a guide for farmers, both as the president of the Mercer County Farm Bureau and a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, for many years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to honor the life of Jordan Ball, a Galesburg seventh grade history teacher and basketball coach, a former Monmouth-Roseville High School teacher, and a proud graduate of Monmouth College.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Chuck Collins, a broadcaster who has kept our district safe from storms for nearly a half century. Next week, 25News Chief Meteorologist Chuck Collins, will be walking away from the green screen.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a friend and a public servant in the Quad Cities, Porter McNeil. Porter served as a leader in Rock Island County for decades, most recently on our county board, but also as a leader and lover of democratic values.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge one of the most cherished organizations in my district and the efforts to continue their storied mission of serving with the greatest care and love.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jeff Nelson, CEO and Managing Director of MetroLINK, on the occasion of his retirement in September 2025 after more than 35 years of dedicated service to the Quad Cities.”

“Mr. Nelson has transformed public transportation in our region. Under his leadership, MetroLINK became a model of innovation--connecting people to Jobs, education, and opportunity while advancing economic growth, clean energy, and smart technology.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise with my colleagues today to call out the House GOP's big billionaire bailout at the expense of my neighbors back home in Illinois-17. Their bill would take away food from hungry families and kick people off their health insurance, all so the richest people who walk the face of the Earth get a bigger tax break.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary milestone in the Quad Cities--the 30th anniversary of the Channel Cat passenger ferryboat service. What began as a bold idea in 1994, led by Kathy Wine, Executive Director of River Action, has since become a vital part of our region's transportation network and a celebrated symbol of innovation along the Mississippi River.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true institution in Central Illinois--WJBC Radio--as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. For a century, WJBC has been the trusted voice of McLean County, keeping families informed, entertained, and connected to the heart of our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, April 19 will mark 30 years since the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in the United States, when 168 innocent lives were taken on that quiet morning in Oklahoma City.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Blake Schwarz, a constituent of mine from Chadwick, Illinois, who lost his life to suicide 2 years ago, leaving behind a loving wife and a daughter who he never had a chance to meet.”

“Mr. Speaker, looking around this room, I ask: Shouldn't our government benefit those we represent back home? However, what is being presented by my Republican colleagues today is a plan that would gut healthcare for 152,483 of my neighbors at home who depend on Medicaid, more than 66,000 kids under the age of 19.”

“Mr. Speaker, across America, working families and seniors are feeling the high costs of goods. All the while, scammers are using AI technology to impersonate loved ones, their banks, or even their government.”