Sorensen Advocates for Crop Insurance, Conservation Programs, and SNAP Funding

Image June 24, 2026 Press Release Watch the Congressman’s Testimony HERE WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Agriculture Committee, questioned Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Fordyce about overseeing federal crop insurance, investments in conservation workforce and programs, and cuts to SNAP for Illinois families. “Illinois farmers don’t want handouts—they want a fair shot at earning an honest living and certainty that we’ll have their backs if disaster strikes,” said Congressman Sorensen . “As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I am committed to advocating for fair federal crop insurance compensation and adequate conservation program support that give our farmers certainty while fighting back against cuts to SNAP assistance for Illinois families.” Congressman Eric Sorensen represents Illinois’ 17 th District in the United States House of Representatives. Prior to serving in Congress, Sorensen was a local meteorologist in Rockford and the Quad Cities for nearly 20 years. His district includes Illinois’ Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal. ### Issues : Agriculture Related Items Sorensen Holds Department of Agriculture Secretary Rollins Accountable for Rising Costs and Uncertainty for Farmers