Press Releases
Casten Responds to Ukrainian-American Constituent Needs, Calling on Biden to Raise the Refugee Cap
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov (330)212-2065 Casten Responds to Ukrainian-American Constituent Needs, Calling on Biden to Raise the Refugee Cap Downers Grove, IL - (March 24th, 2022) Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement calling on President Biden to raise the refugee cap and applauding the President's announcement that the U.S. will commit to accepting 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. In recent weeks, Casten's constituent … Continue Reading
March 24, 2022
Casten Joins Chair Castor's Letter to FERC On Advanced Transmission Technologies
March 22, 2022
Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush Highlight Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding at Lion Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility
Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush Highlight Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding at Lion Electric Vehicle Manufacturing FacilityDemocrat-led tax credits and Investments in EV Innovation will Fuel Illinois' Economic FutureJoliet, IL - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Bill Foster (IL-11), Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Congressman Bobby Rush (IL-1) hosted a tour of the Lion Electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Channahon, Illinois. The Members were joined by … Continue Reading
March 21, 2022
Casten, Castor Respond to SEC Move to Protect Investors From Climate-Related Risks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov Casten, Castor Respond to SEC Move to Protect Investors From Climate-Related Risks WASHINGTON (March 21, 2022) - Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) and Chair Kathy Castor of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released the following statement on Monday, after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to its rules in order to enhance and standardize registrants' climate-related … Continue Reading
March 18, 2022
“They are lying to you” - Casten Calls out Fossil Fuel Companies and Conservative Politicians Claiming Drilling Will Lower Gas Prices
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov (330) 212-2065 "They are lying to you" - Casten Calls out Fossil Fuel Companies and Conservative Politicians Claiming Drilling Will Lower Gas PricesWashington, D.C. — On Thursday, March 17th, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks on the House floor debunking the false narrative spread by fossil fuel companies and conservative politicians that increased US oil drilling will decrease the high gas prices burdening … Continue Reading
March 17, 2022
Casten Calls on Congress to Ban Stock Trades Among Members
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) addressed the House on the need to ban Members of Congress from trading individual stocks. In 2021, U.S. lawmakers traded an estimated $355 million of stock. In his remarks, Casten, who does not own or trade any stocks, called on every Member of Congress to stop trading stocks immediately. You can watch his remarks by clicking here, or on the image below. Rep. Casten is a co-sponsor of the Ban Conflicted Trading … Continue Reading
March 17, 2022
Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush to Highlight Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding at Lion Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility
Joliet, IL - On Monday, March 21 at 10:30 AM CT, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Bill Foster (IL-11), Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Congressman Bobby Rush (IL-1) will host a tour of the Lion Electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Channahon, Illinois. The Members will be joined by officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, Lion Electric, and state and local government leaders to highlight funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that is specifically … Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
89 Members of Congress Led by Sean Casten, Jamaal Bowman, Nikema Williams Call on Biden to Restart Reconciliation Negotiations with Climate as a Starting Point Where Common Ground Can Be Pursued
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov (330) 212-206589 Members of Congress Led by Sean Casten, Jamaal Bowman, Nikema Williams Call on Biden to Restart Reconciliation Negotiations with Climate as a Starting Point Where Common Ground Can Be Pursued Washington, DC (March 14, 2022) - Today, 89 members of Congress, led by U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and Nikema Williams (GA-05) sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
Casten-Introduced Legislation Heads to President Biden’s Desk, Included in Omnibus Appropriations Funding Package:
Washington DC (March 10, 2022) -Yesterday, Rep. Casten (IL-06) voted to pass historic government funding legislation. The bill's transformative investments will help working families with the cost of living, create American jobs, and support underserved communities. Congressman Casten said, "The investments in this package address some of our nation's biggest challenges while providing much-needed support to Illinois. After many months spent advocating tirelessly for the priorities of my … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
Rep. Casten Secures $7,926,644 In Local Project Funds for Illinois 6th
Washington DC (March 9th, 2022) - Today, Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) will vote to fund $7,926,644 in Community Project Funding that he previously secured for Illinois 6th Congressional District. This funding, included in the appropriations government funding package, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs of families and businesses in Chicagoland. "After an extremely competitive project submission process and many months spent advocating tirelessly for our community, I am … Continue Reading
March 07, 2022
Casten calls for ban on Russian oil, crippling economic sanctions, and additional multilateral actions to end global subsidization of Russian power
Washington DC - Today, US Congressman Sean Casten called for a ban on Russian oil imports coupled with crippling economic sanctions and additional multilateral actions to end global subsidization of Russian power. Although these measures are crucial solutions to protect Ukrainian sovereignty and prevent further bloodshed and destabilization in the short term, reducing global fossil fuel dependence that subsidizes despotic petrostates and insulating Americans from energy price driven inflation … Continue Reading
March 02, 2022
Casten Reacts to Biden’s State of the Union: Democracy, Climate Action, Economic Resurgence, Will Prevail
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after attending President Biden's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress: "Tonight, President Biden provided an excellent reminder of how promising it can feel to have a pro-science, pro-climate, pro-democracy president in the White House," said Rep. Sean Casten. "With a mandate from the American people to tackle this existential threat before it's too late and a … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Casten names High School STEM Scholar as Virtual Guest to State of the Union Address
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 1st, 2022Contact: Emilia Rowland at (330) 212-2065 or Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov to set up an interview with Rep. Casten or Venya SharmaCasten names High School STEM Scholar as Virtual Guest to State of the Union AddressWashington, DC - Today, Congressman Sean Casten invited high school climate activist Venya Sharma as his virtual guest to President Biden's State of the Union Address to Congress. Venya is sophomore and youth climate activist attending Fremd High … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Casten Condemns Unprovoked Russian Military Invasion, Calls for Crippling Sanctions and International Support for Ukraine
Downers Grove, IL - ??Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement following the unprovoked Russian military attack on UkraineCongressman Casten said, "I stand in unity with my colleagues in Congress, President Biden, and our international partners in support of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has chosen to reject diplomacy, the foundations of the international order, and the sovereign rights of Ukraine and its citizens with his tyrannical decision to invade Ukraine."This … Continue Reading
February 22, 2022
Casten, Trahan, Schiff Unveil Comprehensive Online Transparency Legislation
Downers Grove, IL - Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28) joined Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) to unveil the Digital Services Oversight and Safety Act (DSOSA), comprehensive transparency legislation to establish a Bureau of Digital Services Oversight and Safety at the Federal Trade Commission that would have the authority and resources necessary to hold powerful online companies accountable for the promises they make to users, parents, advertisers, and … Continue Reading
February 22, 2022
Casten Introduces Legislation Banning Inequitable Calculations of Civil Damages
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced legislation that prohibits the consideration of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation when calculating damages in civil lawsuits. The Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act prevents courts from determining that the victim of a crime should be awarded less in damages on the basis of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. The bill … Continue Reading
February 17, 2022
Congressman Sean Casten Applauds EPA $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Accelerate Cleanup Efforts and Benefit Illinois
***For Immediate Release***Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.govCongressman Sean Casten Applauds EPA $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Accelerate Cleanup Efforts and Benefit Illinois "As an active member of the Congressional Great Lake Task Force who fought hard to secure $1 billion in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Great Lakes restoration efforts, I'm thrilled to see EPA taking immediate action to clean up and build resilience to climate change in … Continue Reading
February 16, 2022
Casten Joins IL Auto Manufacturer, Rivian to Discuss How Investments in EV Innovation will Fuel Illinois’ Economic Future as Biden Announces $5 Billion over Five Years for National EV Charging Network
Casten Joins IL Auto Manufacturer, Rivian to Discuss How Investments in EV Innovation will Fuel Illinois' Economic Future as Biden Announces $5 Billion over Five Years for National EV Charging Network WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Sean Casten today released a video test driving the first all-electric pickup truck manufactured by Illinois EV auto manufacturer Rivian, discussing how EV innovation will fuel Illinois' economic future. Also today, the US Departments of Transportation and Energy … Continue Reading
February 14, 2022
Reps. Casten, Kelly, Gun Violence Prevention Advocates Hold Press Conference 4 Years After Parkland
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** February 14, 2022 Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov (330)212-2065 Reps. Casten, Kelly, Gun Violence Prevention Advocates Hold Press Conference 4 Years After Parkland Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Sean Casten and Rep. Robin Kelly along with representatives from Giffords, the Community Justice Action Fund, Chicago CRED, Brady United Against Gun Violence, and Everytown for Gun Safety hosted an online press conference to discuss the need to detect … Continue Reading
February 09, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Postal Service and Ensure Reliable, On-Time Mail Service for Illinoisans
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to improve mail delivery across Illinois and strengthen the U.S. Postal Service with the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. By saving billions in funding, increasing performance transparency, and creating new sources of revenue, this bipartisan legislation will strengthen the financial footing of USPS so that it can continue to deliver reliable, on-time mail service to Illinoisans who rely on the Postal Service to receive … Continue Reading