Press Releases
Casten Statement on Gaetz
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has released the following statement: “While I welcome the news that Matt Gaetz is withdrawing from consideration for Attorney General, it remains important that the Gaetz report be made available to the American people.” # # … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024
Casten To Introduce Privileged Resolution Requiring House Vote to Release Gaetz Report
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) will introduce a privileged resolution forcing a vote to require the House Ethics Committee to release its report into allegations of serious misconduct by former Congressman Matt Gaetz. “The allegations against Matt Gaetz are serious. They are credible. The House Ethics Committee has spent years conducting a thorough investigation to get to the bottom of it,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “This information must be made available for the … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024
Video: Casten Introduces Privileged Resolution Requiring House Vote to Release Gaetz Report
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) offered a privileged resolution on the House Floor to require the House Ethics Committee to release its report into allegations of serious misconduct by former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Video from the House Floor can be found here. “The allegations against Matt Gaetz are serious. They are credible. The House Ethics Committee has spent years conducting a thorough investigation to get to the bottom of it,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “This … Continue Reading
November 19, 2024
Casten, Nearly 100 House Democrats Urge Ethics Committee To Release Gaetz Report
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 97 House Democrats in a letter to the House Ethics Committee requesting the immediate release of its report into allegations of serious misconduct by former Congressman Matt Gaetz. “Given the seriousness of the charges against Representative Gaetz, withholding the findings of your investigation may jeopardize the Senate's ability to provide fully informed, constitutionally required advice and consent regarding this … Continue Reading
November 18, 2024
VIDEO: Casten Calls for Sanctions on High-Ranking Members of Netanyahu Government Responsible for the Increase in Settler Violence in the West Bank
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) spoke from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to press the Biden Administration to hold members of the Netanyahu Government - specifically Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir - accountable for the rise in settler violence, settlement expansion, and destabilizing activity in the West Bank. You can watch Rep. Casten’s speech here. Last week, Rep. Casten, along with … Continue Reading
November 18, 2024
Casten Urges Treasury to Address Use of Crypto Mixers to Hide Illicit Activity
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten led six of his colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee in urging the Biden Administration to address the illicit uses of cryptocurrency mixing services, like Tornado Cash, which present serious national security risks. “On August 8, 2022, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Tornado Cash for helping to launder more than $7 billion worth of cryptocurrency, including hundreds of millions … Continue Reading
November 17, 2024
Casten Statement on Trump Energy Secretary Nominee
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has released the following statement regarding President-Elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Chris Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy and a documented climate denier, as his nominee for Secretary of Energy: “Chris Wright is a science-denying, self-serving, sanctimonious fracker who consistently puts the wants of energy producers over the needs of American energy consumers,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “To put him in charge of the Department … Continue Reading
November 14, 2024
Casten, DeLauro, Van Hollen, Durbin Lead More than 80 Lawmakers in Bicameral Push Urging Biden Administration to Sanction Members of the Netanyahu Government, Others for Actions to Incite Violence, Expand Settlements in the West Bank
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced their efforts to press the Biden Administration to hold members of the Netanyahu Government - specifically Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir - and others accountable for the rise in settler violence, settlement expansion, and destabilizing activity in the West Bank. The group was … Continue Reading
October 30, 2024
Casten Introduces Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Overseas Service Members
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Military Voter Overseas Technical Enhancement (VOTE) Act, legislation to improve access to the ballot for military voters stationed overseas. “Our service members - who put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms — currently face far too many unnecessary barriers that limit their ability to consistently vote,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “It’s past time we make sure the Department of Defense takes reasonable steps to … Continue Reading
October 29, 2024
Casten, Nadler, Schakowsky Introduce Legislation to Help Ensure Safe Access to Reproductive Health Clinics
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Study (FACES) Act of 2024, legislation to study barriers to enforcement of existing protections for access to reproductive health clinics. “Individuals seeking reproductive health care, and the workers responsible for delivering this care, should not face violence or intimidation when entering health clinics,” said … Continue Reading
October 22, 2024
Casten Leads Bipartisan Effort to Improve Investment Tax Credit for Geothermal Heat Pumps
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to revise the proposed rule for an investment tax credit (ITC) to ensure Americans can benefit from the energy and cost savings provided by geothermal heat pump (GHP) technology. “The NPRM [Notice of Proposed Rulemaking] prevents multiple taxpayers that own different components of a GHP that are functionally interdependent from claiming a tax credit under the … Continue Reading
October 22, 2024
Casten, Beatty Introduce Legislation to Financially Empower Women in Abusive Situations
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced the Financial Empowerment and Protection Act, legislation aimed at removing barriers to the financial insights often necessary for people to safely leave abusive relationships. “Far too often, we hear stories of victims of abuse who feel trapped in their situation due to limited or no insight into their household finances,” said Congressman Casten. “This legislation, which came out of one … Continue Reading
October 11, 2024
Casten Leads Congressional Delegation Members in Urging Mayor Johnson to Open Southwest Side Police Precinct
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Contact: CastenPress@mail.house.gov Chicago, IL — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urging him to convert the former National Guard Armory at 5400 West 63rd Street to a police precinct. “Earlier this year, the Illinois State Legislature passed, and Governor Pritzker signed, House Bill 478, a law to transfer the former National Guard Armory at 5400 West 63rd Street to the city for the purpose of adding an additional … Continue Reading
October 02, 2024
Casten Statement on Hurricane Helene
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has released the following statement: “My heart breaks for those who tragically lost their lives to Hurricane Helene. My thoughts are with their families and friends as they try to make sense of it all. I grieve as well for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods to the storm. The routines of our daily lives, whether at our homes, schools, workplaces, or neighborhoods, can be thrown into turmoil in a second. We should never take … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Casten, Brownley Propose Voluntary Carbon Footprint Label for Food
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act, legislation to revolutionize the way consumers learn about the climate impact of the food they purchase. Under the legislation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will work with food producers, manufacturers, and retailers to develop a voluntary food climate label to place on products that will contain EPA-verified information … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Casten Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has released the following statement regarding the continuing resolution passed by the House to keep the government open: “Keeping our government open and functioning is the most basic responsibility of Congress. A government shutdown would have disastrous consequences for Illinois. Troops would be forced to serve without pay, single mothers and children would have lost access to nutrition benefits, travelers would see delays at … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Casten, Blumenauer Introduce Bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage
Washington DC — Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced the Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2024, which would authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide additional mitigation assistance to families affected by flooding and address the problems of delays in buyouts for communities facing repetitive losses. “Having spent my entire adult life fighting climate change, I … Continue Reading
September 24, 2024
Casten, Matsui Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Efficient Vehicle Purchases
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) introduced the Vehicle Energy Performance Act (VEPA) to incentivize the purchase of new vehicles with better-than-average energy performance. “This legislation is a win-win for consumers hoping to save money at the gas pump and help the environment at the same time,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “As vehicle emissions continue to contribute to global warming, it’s more important than ever to … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Casten Statement on Anti-ESG House Votes
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding this week’s votes on anti-ESG legislation: “On the verge of a government shutdown, House Republicans wasted time this week forcing votes on bills that, if enacted, would fundamentally weaken the foundation of America’s free markets and limit Americans’ freedom to make their own investment decisions without interference from the government,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “These bills … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Casten, Chavez-DeRemer Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Mental Health Care for Aviators
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05) introduced the bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act, legislation to eliminate barriers to mental health care for aviators. “Pilots and air traffic controllers should not be unfairly penalized for seeking mental health care by a system that perpetuates a culture of silence,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “The Mental Health in Aviation Act bolsters mental health care access for aviators … Continue Reading