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Casten secures $9 million for local projects
by Chronicle Media
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove, has secured more than $9 million in federal funding for local projects in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District through government funding bills. “From replacing water mains to ensure access to clean water to fixing parking lots at local parks and ensuring kids have spaces for physical education at school, these projects will improve day-to-day lives for folks in communities across the 6th Congressional District,” Casten said. “I’m incredibly … Continue Reading
October 05, 2025
'It's frankly evil': Congressman rips Trump's plan to lay off employees during shutdown
by CNN
September 30, 2025
Democratic House bill would reverse Trump energy policies, bolster RTO oversight
by Ethan Howland
Democratic Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Mike Levin from California are preparing to introduce sweeping energy legislation that would reverse Trump administration policies, including by restoring clean energy tax credits and limiting the U.S. Department of Energy’s ability to declare “energy emergencies” to keep fossil-fueled power plants from retiring. The Trump administration is driving up the cost of electricity by creating barriers to clean energy investment to support higher-cost … Continue Reading
September 24, 2025
Dem bill would restore credits, promote affordable energy
by Kelsey Brugger
E&E NEWS PM | A pair of House Democrats released "consumer-focused" energy legislation Wednesday that would restore recently gutted clean energy tax credits, relieve permitting bottlenecks and prevent a president's ability to favor fossil fuels. The "Cheap Energy Act," from Reps. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) and Mike Levin (D-Calif.), is broader than a transmission-focused permitting bill the pair released last year. “For too long, United States energy policy has prioritized the wants of energy … Continue Reading
September 11, 2025
House passes pilot mental health bill
by Jay Wiles
The bipartisan bill, H.R.2591, was introduced by Reps. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) and Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) and passed by a voice vote on September 8. It directs the FAA to modernize its medical certification process to better support pilots and air traffic controllers who seek treatment. Specifically, it would: Require the FAA to revise regulations over the next two years to encourage voluntary disclosure of mental health conditions and treatment. Require annual reviews of the special issuance … Continue Reading
September 09, 2025
Mental Health in Aviation Act Clears U.S. House
by Zach Vasile
A bill aimed at addressing mental health challenges in the aviation community has cleared the U.S. House of Representatives. The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, introduced by Representatives Sean Casten of Illinois and Pete Stauber of Minnesota, was passed by a voice vote on Monday. It will now head to the U.S. Senate. “Aviators should not be unfairly penalized for seeking mental healthcare,” Casten said in a statement. “The current system perpetuates a culture of silence, and it’s … Continue Reading
July 30, 2025
Democrats vow to fight Trump climate action rollback
by Amelia Davidson
Democrats are digging in their heels following EPA’s proposal to roll back the scientific finding that underpins federal rules against planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-minded Republicans, on the other hand, appear to be giving President Donald Trump the benefit of the doubt. The administration moved Tuesday to overturn a 16-year-old endangerment finding, which says greenhouse gas emissions pose a threat to human health. Congressional Democrats promised Tuesday to fight EPA’s … Continue Reading
June 26, 2025
Casten legislation designed to ‘reform American democracy’
by Bob Rakow
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove, has introduced a package of legislation designed to reform American democracy by increasing the size of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives as well as restoring the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to better align with Article III of the U.S. Constitution. The legislation, which includes two bills and a Constitutional amendment, would: Establish 12 at-large senators to be elected through a national popular vote. Add approximately 230 additional … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Casten Updates Legal Challenges To Trump Administration In Webinar
by Lorraine Swanson
WASHINGTON, DC — If you’re one of thousands of area residents feeling jittery about the recent Trump polices, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) is hosting a virtual webinar Wednesday, April 9, to discuss the ongoing legal challenges to halt the Trump Administration’s most extreme actions. The webinar is set to start at 6:30 p.m. CT, Wednesday, April 9. During the webinar, Casten will be joined by Skye Perryman, CEO of Democracy Forward, who will provide an update on current lawsuits against … Continue Reading
March 26, 2025
Casten Calls For Resignation Of Trump Leaders In Signal Group Chat
by Lorraine Swanson
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) joined the growing chorus of congress members calling on President Trump to demand the resignations or fire key leaders from his administration, after they allegedly shared on an unsecured commercial app top-secret attack plans against Yemen’s Houthis. Inadvertently added to group chat was Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg. The Trump Administration has vehemently denied that any classified information was released regarding the … Continue Reading
January 14, 2025
Casten Announces $114M In Federal Funding For EV Charging Stations
by Lorraine Swanson
DOWNERS GROVE — Illinois will soon benefit from more than $114 million in federal investments to increase access to electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced. The funding was awarded through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, authorized by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, a membership of the Chicago region’s 275 cities, towns and villages, was awarded … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
Democrats aim to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
by Joseph Gedeon
Congressman Sean Casten, Democrat of Illinois, introduced a privileged resolution on Tuesday demanding the House ethics committee release its investigative report on former representative Matt Gaetz, even after Gaetz withdrew from consideration after being nominated to be Donald Trump’s attorney general, amid sexual scandal. Casten’s resolution calls for immediate public disclosure of the committee’s draft report, including conclusions, recommendations and supporting materials, with … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
House Democrat to force floor vote this week to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
by Kyle Stewart and Scott Wong
WASHINGTON — Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., is forcing a floor vote this week to require the House Ethics Committee to release a report on its yearslong investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. Casten introduced a resolution Tuesday that would force the bipartisan ethics panel to act. Because the resolution is “privileged,” it must be brought to the floor within two legislative days for a vote. President-elect Donald Trump named Gaetz, his close ally, as his pick for attorney general on … Continue Reading
October 23, 2024
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $145 Million for Water Infrastructure in Illinois Through Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3.6 billion in new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water infrastructure and keep communities safe. Combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, this $6.2 billion in investments for Fiscal Year 2025 will help communities across the country upgrade water infrastructure that is essential to safely managing wastewater, protecting local freshwater … Continue Reading
July 02, 2024
Democrats ask Raimondo to step up enforcement on CHIPS funding
WASHINGTON — A group of Democrats are raising concerns as to whether companies that received federal funding for semiconductors used the money to support stock buybacks — and criticizing their own party over how the awards are given. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo obtained by CNBC, four lawmakers flagged that BAE Systems commenced a round of buybacks in the same period it will be paid a $35 million award from the CHIPS Act. The letter, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren of … Continue Reading
June 26, 2024
Congress Urges Treasury to Share Unclaimed Bond Data with States
A total of 25 members of the House of Representatives, led by Representatives Sean Casten, D-Illinois, and Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, wrote to the Treasury Department on Thursday, urging them to share more data to help unclaimed savings bonds to be claimed. There are approximately $30 billion in unclaimed federal bonds. Section 122 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 requires the Treasury to share information with state governments so that they can use that data to locate the bond owners in accordance … Continue Reading
June 20, 2024
Democrats criticise US financial regulators for falling short on climate risk
A group of 20 US lawmakers criticised American financial regulators for falling behind on addressing climate change risks and potentially thwarting efforts to make climate risk a main focus of global financial rules. “The United States’ lack of progress and innovation in establishing robust measures to address the financial and economic risks from climate change places us behind our international peers and is counterproductive to American interests,” the Democratic and independent lawmakers … Continue Reading
June 18, 2024
Warren, Casten press bank regulators over climate risks
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois are urging federal banking regulators to take “decisive action” on climate-related financial risks and accusing the agencies of thwarting a global agreement on the issue. In a letter released Friday, the Democratic lawmakers wrote that they were “alarmed by the weaknesses” revealed in the Federal Reserve’s recent pilot program to assess how the nation’s six largest banks were looking at climate change risks. The Fed … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Democrats call on US financial regulators to do more on climate
Nineteen Democrats and one independent are calling on U.S. financial regulators to do more to address financial risks posed by the changing climate. The lawmakers, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.), wrote to leaders of the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on Thursday to call for more action. “The United States’ lack of progress and innovation in establishing robust … Continue Reading
June 08, 2024
Come on and take a free ride as Pace turns 40
It’s Pace’s 40th birthday but the agency is the one giving out gifts this weekend with free trips. The milestone special is a chance to experience “the convenience and benefits of public transportation at no cost,” officials said Friday. The freebie dovetails with a similar offer Saturday and Sunday on Metra, also marking its 40th year. After passenger numbers tanked during the COVID-19 crisis, Pace has climbed back to 78% of 2019 ridership levels. Travel on paratransit has surpassed … Continue Reading