Press Releases

Casten, Duckworth Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Educational Support Professionals Access Benefits Through FMLA

September 23, 2021 Press Release

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) and U.S.

Issues:
Women’s Rights and Opportunities

FERCing 9 to 5: Casten Delivers Dolly Parton Inspired Speech Concluding Hot FERC Summer Climate Campaign

September 22, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten concluded his Hot FERC Summer campaign with a Dolly Parton-inspired speech by Casten titled “FERCin’ 9 to 5.” 

Issues:
Climate Change, Energy and Environment

Rep. Casten Statement in Support of Teachers and Student Facing Intimidation from Anti-Mask Protestors

September 15, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten released the following statement in support of students and teachers facing intimidation from anti-mask protestors:

Rep. Casten Visits Benedictine University to discuss direct relief for local students under American Rescue Plan

September 14, 2021 Press Release
Congressman Casten met with Benedictine staff and students to discuss how the American Rescue Plan has impacted the lives and education of students at the university.
Issues:
Education

Rep. Casten Statement on the 20th Anniversary of September 11th

September 11, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement on the 20th anniversary of September 11th.

ADVISORY: Monday @ 5:45pm ET: Senate Majority Leader Schumer, Congressional Climate Champions, and Climate Groups Rally For Climate Action Outside the U.S. Capitol

September 10, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C -- On Monday, September 13, at 5:45 p.m.

Issues:
Climate Change

Casten, Kelly, Deutch Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Gun Trafficking as 2021 Projected to be the Deadliest Year of Gun Violence in Decades

September 10, 2021 Press Release
Representatives’ legislation would create a federal requirement that gun owners must report their gun if lost or stolen within 48 hours

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Ted Deutch (FL-22) introduced the Gun Trafficker Detection Act which would require gun owners to report if their gun is lost or stolen within 48 hours. 

Issues:
Gun Reform

Casten Secures Science Investments for Argonne, Fermilab, EPA Climate Research in SST Committee Markup of the Reconciliation Package

September 9, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman secured investments for the 6th District community and national climate research as part of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology markup of the Build Back Better reconciliation package.

Issues:
Climate Change, Energy and Environment

Casten Applauds Biden’s Announced Plans to Nominate 5th Commissioner to FERC, Following Congressman’s Viral Hot FERC Summer Campaign

September 9, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Biden today announced his intent to nominate Willie Phillips, Chairman of the District of Columbia Public Service Commission, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Casten Statement on Texas Abortion Ban

September 1, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released the following statement on the Texas abortion ban:

 

Issues:
Women’s Rights and Opportunities

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