Press Releases

March 17, 2021 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) issues the following statement after the House vote to pass Rep. Jackie Speier’s resolution to facilitate expeditious ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution, H.J. Res. 17.

March 17, 2021 Press Release
Congressman’s amendment will help sexual assault victims on college campuses
March 12, 2021 Press Release

Washington—A coalition of financial organizations announced their support for the

March 11, 2021 Press Release
$13.7 Billion for Illinois to Ensure We Emerge from this Crisis with an Economy that’s Stronger, more Equitable and Poised for Growth for Years to Come

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after President Biden signed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, into law.

March 11, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. —Today U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Tradeable Performance Standard Act, which would eliminate emissions from the electricity and industrial thermal energy sectors by 2040. In 2018, those sectors combined to emit roughly 2.7 billion tons of greenhouse gases – roughly 40% of all US emissions. 

March 4, 2021 Press Release
House Passed American Rescue Plan Last Week to Crush COVID-19 Virus, Get the Economy Moving with Shots in Arms, Money in Pockets, Children in Schools and People in Jobs

Downers Grove, IL – U.S.

March 3, 2021 Press Release
H.R. 1, the For the People Act, Will Clean Up Corruption in Washington, Protect and Expand the Right to Vote and Restore Ethics and Integrity to Government

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) tonight joined House Democrats in passing H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping anti-corruption package to clean up Washington, protect and expand voting rights, restore integrity, and put the needs and priorities of the American people ahead of special interests.

March 3, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to pass H.R.

March 2, 2021 Press Release
Legislation Would Decarbonize Each Sector of the U.S. Economy within Committee’s Jurisdiction to Achieve Net Zero Climate Pollution

Washington, DC – Today, U.S.

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