Press Releases
Casten Debuts New Hot FERC Summer Hit to the Tune of “Work” by Rihanna
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) revived his viral Hot FERC Summer campaign and unveiled his latest hit – to the tune of Rihanna’s hit single “Work” – to emphasize the importance of a fully staffed FERC and warn of impending gridlock. With current FERC Chairman Richard Glick’s term set to expire at the end of the year, Rep. Casten’s speech highlighted the danger of a deadlocked FERC and urged the White House … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Casten Votes to Strengthen National Security
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, bipartisan defense legislation that strengthens America’s security and meets the needs of our servicemembers, veterans and military families. "I am proud to have voted to pass the NDAA, which makes essential investments in our service members, innovation and technology, and allied partners,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “We must do everything we can to support … Continue Reading
December 06, 2022
Casten, 8 Colleagues Call for Funding to Address Grid Transformer Shortages
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 8 of his colleagues in a letter urging the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Appropriation Committees to include $2.1 billion in Disaster Supplemental Funding to address the severe and ongoing supply shortage of electrical transformers and complementary grid security technologies through the Defense Production Act (DPA). “From our ability to protect against cyber-attacks, intentional electromagnetic pulse (EMP) … Continue Reading
November 15, 2022
Casten Statement on Responses from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Regarding SFOF Sponsorship
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has released the following statement on Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase’s continued sponsorship of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) following Wells Fargo’s response to Rep. Casten’s October letter urging them to end their support. Wells Fargo’s response can be found here. JPMorgan stated they would not provide a written response. “The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) is a dark money group that has been … Continue Reading
October 27, 2022
Casten Hosts Roundtable with U.S. Dept. of Transportation and Illinois Dept. of Transportation Discussing IIJA Grants
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Contact: Clare.Jennings@mail.house.gov Casten Hosts Roundtable with U.S. Dept. of Transportation and Illinois Dept. of Transportation Discussing IIJA Grants Elgin, IL (October 26th, 2022) - Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) hosted a roundtable with Charles Small, Deputy Assistant at the U.S. Department of Transportation and Betty Locker, Deputy Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation. In attendance were mayors, community … Continue Reading
October 24, 2022
CASTEN, QUIGLEY, SCHAKOWSKY, DURBIN, DUCKWORTH CALL ON USPS BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO PROTECT POSTAL WORKERS AFTER INACTION FROM POSTMASTER GENERAL DEJOY
For Immediate Release October 24, 2022 CASTEN, QUIGLEY, SCHAKOWSKY, DURBIN, DUCKWORTH CALL ON USPS BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO PROTECT POSTAL WORKERS AFTER INACTION FROM POSTMASTER GENERAL DEJOY In their letter, the lawmakers call on the Board to exercise its oversight authority to address the health and safety concerns of employees CHICAGO - U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-6), Mike Quigley (D-IL-5), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick … Continue Reading
October 21, 2022
Casten Introduces Legislation to Address the Monkeypox Public Health Emergency
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act to allow for COVID-19 funding included in the American Rescue Plan of 2021 to be used to enhance the response efforts of public health officials to combat the Monkeypox public health emergency. “After receiving messages of concern from constituents in my district, it became clear that assisting healthcare workers and public health officials in their efforts to decrease … Continue Reading
October 20, 2022
Casten, Schatz, 14 Others Call on Megabank CEOs to End Funding to Organizations Peddling Climate Disinformation
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) led 14 of their colleagues in a letter to the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo urging them to end their sponsorship of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), a dark money group that has been weaponizing state treasurers and lawmakers against climate-related financial risk management by coordinating to cancel contracts and otherwise sever ties with financial firms that … Continue Reading
October 13, 2022
Casten, Castor, Bowman Call on FERC to Amend Uniform System of Accounts That Allows Utilities to Charge Ratepayers for Political Advocacy
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Casten, Castor, Bowman Call on FERC to Amend Uniform System of Accounts That Allows Utilities to Charge Ratepayers for Political Advocacy Washington, D.C. (October 13th, 2022) — Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission urging them to amend the Uniform System of Accounts to classify … Continue Reading
October 13, 2022
Casten Announces $2,250,129,111 Headed to Illinois to Strengthen Roads, Bridges Under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Casten Announces $2,250,129,111 Headed to Illinois to Strengthen Roads, Bridges Under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law October 13th, 2022 - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that Illinois will receive $2,250,129,111 from the historic Infrastructure Law to strengthen roads, bridges and tunnels across the state. “The Infrastructure Law is delivering … Continue Reading
October 06, 2022
Representatives Casten, Malinowski and Wild Introduce Bill to Remove U.S. Troops from Saudi Arabia and UAE Amid OPEC’s Drastic Cut in Oil Production
Representatives Casten, Malinowski and Wild Introduce Bill to Remove U.S. Troops from Saudi Arabia and UAE Amid OPEC’s Drastic Cut in Oil Production (Washington, DC) Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) and Susan Wild (PA-07) are introducing a bill that would mandate the removal of U.S. troops and missile defense systems from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The bill would also relocate the equipment and defense systems to other areas in … Continue Reading
October 05, 2022
Casten, Lawmakers to Commerce Dept: Prevent Stock Buybacks by Corporations That Receive CHIPS Act Funds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2022 Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Casten, Lawmakers to Commerce Dept: Prevent Stock Buybacks by Corporations That Receive CHIPS Act Funds “Without strict controls, we are concerned that CHIPS funding may result in a subsidy for additional buybacks, enriching executives and stockholders at taxpayers’ expense while undermining the goals of the legislation.” Text of letter (pdf) Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Sean Casten … Continue Reading
September 30, 2022
Representatives Casten and Doyle Introduce Legislation to Make US Industry the Cleanest in the World
Representatives Casten and Doyle Introduce Legislation to Make US Industry the Cleanest in the World Washington, DC - September 29, 2022 - Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Mike Doyle (D-PA-18) introduced the Industrial Efficiency Incentive Act today to establish federal financial incentives for U.S. industrial facilities to adopt clean, efficient technology. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have consistently advocated for and introduced legislation to lower carbon … Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
Casten, Huffman Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Remove World Bank President Malpass
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Casten, Huffman Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Remove World Bank President Malpass Following Malpass’ Failure to Acknowledge Fossil-Fuel Driven Climate Crisis, Leaders Call for Immediate Expulsion Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and led 25 of their colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden asking for the removal or forced … Continue Reading
September 28, 2022
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