Press Releases
Casten, Meijer Introduce Legislation to Mitigate Methane Emissions
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Peter Meijer (MI-03) introduced the Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act, which will reduce methane emissions, providing a unique opportunity to slow the pace of climate change, and give us more time to implement lasting changes to transition to a clean energy future. “2021 saw the highest annual growth rate for methane emissions to date,” said Rep. Casten. “This problem is not slowing down and … Continue Reading
September 26, 2022
Casten: Without Transmission Permitting Reform, We Will Not Meet Emissions Reduction Goals
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has issued the following statement on the need to reform transmission permitting and siting to facilitate the clean energy transition. A recent study from Princeton University’s Rapid Energy Policy and Evaluation Analysis Toolkit made clear the United States must more than double the pace of new transmission deployment or risk losing over 80% of the potential emissions reductions produced by the Inflation Reduction Act. “The data … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Casten Votes to Pass Public Safety Package to Provide Life-Saving Mental Health Services, Fund Local Law Enforcement, Protect Victims, and Break the Cycle of Violence
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Casten Votes to Pass Public Safety Package to Provide Life-Saving Mental Health Services, Fund Local Law Enforcement, Protect Victims, and Break the Cycle of Violence Washington, D.C. (September 22nd 2022) - Today, Congressman Sean Casten voted to pass four public safety bills through the House of Representatives. This package included the VICTIM Act, as well as three bills co-sponsored by Casten; The … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Casten to Megabank CEOs: Will You Agree to End Funding to Group Spreading Climate Financial Disinformation?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21st, 2022 Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Casten to Megabank CEOs: Will You Agree to End Funding to Group Spreading Climate Financial Disinformation? Washington, D.C. — Today, during a Financial Services Committee hearing, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) called on the CEOs of Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase to commit to stop funding the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), a right-wing climate denialism group that … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Casten and Experts Agree: Fossil Fuel Subsidies are Harmful to US Energy Market
Casten and Experts Agree: Fossil Fuel Subsidies are Harmful to US Energy Market Washington, D.C. — Today, during a House Oversight Committee hearing, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) highlighted his legislation to repeal over $6 billion in tax subsidies currently enjoyed by fossil fuel companies raking in record profits. “The People Over Petroleum Act would take just 6 billion of the most egregious tax subsidies, eliminate them today. And give every American a … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Casten, Bush Introduce IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act to Create a No-Cost and Optional Federal Photo IDs for Americans
Washington, DC (Wednesday, September 14th) - Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Cori Bush (MO-01) introduced the IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would create a federal photo identification card that is free and optional for the American public. “11% of American adults do not have a government issued photo ID,” said Congressman Casten. “That’s 21 million people who cannot access the basic necessities to take care of themselves in our society, like … Continue Reading
August 31, 2022
REP. CASTEN URGES PRESIDENT BIDEN TO GRANT FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO METRO EAST FOLLOWING SEVERE FLASH FLOODS
For Immediate Release August 31, 2022 Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov REP. CASTEN URGES PRESIDENT BIDEN TO GRANT FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO METRO EAST FOLLOWING SEVERE FLASH FLOODS With more than 700 homes reporting damage from the flooding, adequate recovery for the region is beyond the capability of state and local resources Downers Grove (August 31st, 2022) - Rep. Casten (IL-06) joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator … Continue Reading
August 30, 2022
Rep. Sean Casten Releases Reports Showing the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Health Care Costs for Local Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30th, 2022 Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Rep. Sean Casten Releases Reports Showing the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Health Care Costs for Local Families Downers Grove, IL (August 30th, 2022) - Today, Rep. Sean Casten announced that families in the 6th Congressional District of Illinois will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the … Continue Reading
August 24, 2022
Casten Introduces REDUCE Act to Eliminate Demand Response Opt Out
Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL), chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Power Sector Task Force, introduced the Responsive Energy Demand Unlocks Clean Energy (REDUCE) Act, legislation that would allow consumers to sell their energy reduction into federal wholesale markets by eliminating the “Opt Out” currently employed by 13 states that ban aggregated demand response from these markets. The legislation is co-sponsored by … Continue Reading
August 22, 2022
CASTEN, SCHNEIDER LED 50 BIPARTISAN MEMBERS IN LETTER TO EPA ADVOCATING FOR FAIR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT FUNDING
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov CASTEN, SCHNEIDER LED 50 BIPARTISAN MEMBERS IN LETTER TO EPA ADVOCATING FOR FAIR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT FUNDING WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) led 50 Democratic and Republican Representatives in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan urging the agency to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
Casten Celebrates Passage of Largest Investment in Climate Action in US History
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act — historic legislation that will lower families’ kitchen table costs, create millions of good-paying jobs delivering the most significant action on climate in history, and dramatically reduce the deficit. “Today, I voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic win for American families and for the future of our planet,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “Not only will this legislation help … Continue Reading
August 01, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban to Prevent Gun Violence for Safer Communities
Rep. Casten Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban to Prevent Gun Violence for Safer Communities Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for historic legislation that will reinstate the assault weapons ban, a key action to ensure safer communities for Illinoisans by preventing gun violence and keeping weapons of war off our streets. “We cannot accept that gun violence is just a facet of everyday life,” said Rep. Casten. “In the United States, no child … Continue Reading
August 01, 2022
House Passes Casten Led Bills to Bolster Energy Grid Reliability in Face of Extreme Weather
House Passes Casten Led Bills to Bolster Energy Grid Reliability in Face of Extreme Weather Washington, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills championed by Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) to bolster electric power grid reliability to withstand increasing and intensifying extreme weather events. The Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act, first introduced by Rep. Casten, and the Grid Resilience Act, a bill Rep. Casten is an original co-sponsor … Continue Reading
July 28, 2022
Casten Calls on Biden Administration to Cut Red Tape Slowing Federal Procurement of Clean Energy, Crucial to Combating Climate Change, Saving Taxpayer Money
Washington, DC (July 28th, 2022) - Today, US Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), who spent two decades as a clean energy entrepreneur and CEO before coming to Congress, and Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) led 24 Members of Congress in calling on the Biden Administration to empower the federal government to leverage all available tools to procure clean energy and cut down on its contribution to fossil fuel pollution causing climate devastation. The letter calls for OMB to change its guidance on … Continue Reading
July 28, 2022
Casten Votes to Create Jobs in Illinois, Lower Costs, and Boost American Manufacturing
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for H.R. 4346, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act. This legislation makes historic investments to surge production of American-made semiconductors, boost resilience in U.S. supply chains, lower costs for consumers, and create thousands of good-paying American jobs. “Today, I was proud to vote to secure the future of American science and innovation, create tens of thousands of … Continue Reading
July 28, 2022
Casten Leads Bicameral Legislation to Protect Consumers and Prevent Energy Market Manipulation
For Immediate Release July 28, 2022 Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Casten Leads Bicameral Legislation to Protect Consumers and Prevent Energy Market Manipulation Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-Ill.-06), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.-09) and Don Beyer (D-Va.-08) introduced bicameral legislation to provide the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with additional authority to protect consumers from the harm caused by traders that … Continue Reading
July 27, 2022
Reps. Casten, McNerney & Levin Introduce Two New Grid Reliability Bills
Washington, DC - As leading Congressional voices in the fight to combat climate change and ensure a sustainable energy future for Americans, Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06), Jerry McNerney (CA-09), and Mike Levin (CA-49) have introduced two bills to bolster electric power grid reliability to withstand increasing and intensifying extreme weather events. The Grid Resilience Act (H.R. 8311) would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the North … Continue Reading
July 27, 2022
Casten to Host Virtual Town Hall with Gun Control Activist and Parkland Father, Fred Guttenberg
***For Planning Purposes*** Contact: Clare.Jennings@mail.house.gov 414-587-8867 ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY JULY 30th AT 1:00 PM CT Casten to Host Virtual Town Hall with Gun Control Activist and Parkland Father, Fred Guttenberg (Downers Grove, IL) - On Saturday, July 30th at 1:00PM CT, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) will join Fred Guttenberg, father of Parkland shooting victim Jamie, for a town hall focusing on gun violence prevention: “Gun Violence in the US: … Continue Reading
July 27, 2022
Casten Introduces COVER Act to Support Soil Health Practices
Casten Introduces COVER Act to Support Soil Health Practices Washington, D.C (July 27th, 2022) - Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced the Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act, which will provide a $5/acre insurance premium subsidy to farmers who plant cover crops to incentivize this important soil health practice. Healthy soils provide clean air and water, support productive agricultural land, and … Continue Reading
July 21, 2022
Casten Continues Fight To Hold Robinhood Accountable, Introduces SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act
Casten Continues Fight To Hold Robinhood Accountable, Introduces SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act Washington, DC (July 21st, 2022) - Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten’s (IL-06) continued his work to protect investors by reintroducing the SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act. The bill is part of Casten’s hard-fought initiative since 2020 to protect young investors like Alex Kearns, the 20-year-old Naperville native who died by suicide after Robinhood showed an incorrect … Continue Reading