Press Releases
Casten, Levin Host Press Conference on Bill to Reduce Firearm Deaths in Children
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) joined Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) at a press conference in support of Rep. Levin's Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act. As many as 4.6 million children live in homes with at least one loaded and unsecured firearm. Children finding easy access to firearms contribute to preventable tragedies, such as school shootings, youth suicides, and unintentional shooting deaths among children. Firearms are the leading cause … Continue Reading
February 08, 2022
Casten Announces First Round of New Transit Funding Headed to Illinois Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that the first round of new federal transit funding under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is heading to Illinois to strengthen public transportation systems, support transit jobs across the state and make urgently-needed investments, including new bus and railcar acquisitions, facility upgrades and other key projects."By casting my vote for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I was proud to help deliver … Continue Reading
February 07, 2022
Rep. Casten Helps Pass Groundbreaking Labor Bill to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation to end forced arbitration for sexual harassment and assault survivors nationwide. The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act will void forced arbitration agreements in any contract if a sexual assault or harassment claim is brought. For employment contracts, more than 60 million Americans would be impacted. That estimate grows exponentially when … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
Three Casten Amendments Pass House as Part of COMPETES Act
(Washington, DC) - Today, three Casten amendments passed the House as part of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act makes historic investments to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, bolsters America's scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America's economic and national security at … Continue Reading
February 02, 2022
Reps. Casten, Takano, Foster, and Beyer Reintroduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act
Washington, DC - Today, Reps. Sean Casten (D-IL), Mark Takano (D-CA), Bill Foster (D-IL), and Don Beyer (D-VA) reintroduced the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act to strengthen the existing Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) by making it more available and accessible to Members' needs."Each of us who serve in Congress brings a unique perspective and expertise which informs how we serve our constituents. I am confident of my ability to evaluate energy … Continue Reading
February 02, 2022
Casten, Krishnamoorthi Lead Delegation to Address Devastating Chicagoland Postal Delays
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a letter with the Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) to prioritize the swift confirmation of President Biden's Nominees to the Postal Board of Governors.In January, Rep. Casten delivered remarks on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents … Continue Reading
February 01, 2022
Casten Announces $513.6M in Funding for Metra he Fought to Secure
Downers Grove, IL — Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $513.6 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra). Metra employs approximately 2,600 workers who provided nearly 17 million trips throughout the Chicago metro area in 2020. The ARP funds will allow Metra to continue providing a low-carbon transportation service critical to the region's 8.6 … Continue Reading
February 01, 2022
Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up with Inflation
Washington DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Susie Lee (NV-03), and eight of their Democratic colleagues introduced the Pell Grant Sustainability Act. The bill would make sure that Federal resources for college students keep up with current costs by indexing Pell Grants to inflation.Pell Grants make it possible for more than 6 million Americans annually to attend college. Yet from 2009 to 2021, the value of discretionary Pell Grants remained flat while inflation rose 26% … Continue Reading
January 26, 2022
Casten Named Co-Chair of SEEC Power Sector Task Force
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) was named co-chair of the newly launched House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Power Sector Task Force. SEEC also announced the lauch of tasks forces focused on agriculture and national security. Together, these task forces are focused on tackling key aspects of the climate crisis in need of increased congressional attention.Power Sector Task ForceRep. Sean Casten and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi will co-chair the … Continue Reading
January 20, 2022
CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES
CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois' 6th Congressional District. Casten said, "Since the start of this year, 50% of all the phone calls are us has received are about disruptions in the Postal Service. … Continue Reading
January 19, 2022
Casten, Colleagues Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Nuclear Science and Engineering Programs at American Universities Advances through Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Today, the National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021, introduced by U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06), Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), Peter Meijer (R-MI), and Bill Foster (D-IL) passed out of the House Space, Science and Technology Committee. The legislation will enhance the educational and research capabilities of nuclear science and engineering programs, meet the workforce needs of the U.S. nuclear industry, and accelerate the development of advanced … Continue Reading
January 13, 2022
New Dem Climate Change Task Force Leaders Call for Swift Action to Tackle the Existential Climate Crisis by Negotiating a Strong Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Climate Change Task Force Co-Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06) and Susan Wild (PA-07) and New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair Scott Peters (CA-52), called for action to combat the climate crisis by reaching a strong agreement on a final Build Back Better Act to protect our planet for future generations. New Dems made going big on climate one of our top priorities for the Build Back Better Act and secured comprehensive climate policies in … Continue Reading
January 05, 2022
Casten Statement Ahead of the 1-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
Downers Grove, IL — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement ahead of the 1-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol: "When I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, I never thought I would live to see a president foment a deadly insurrection in an effort to prevent the peaceful transition of power-let alone 139 of my own colleagues — two-thirds of the House Republican … Continue Reading
January 04, 2022
CONGRESSMAN SEAN CASTEN DELIVERS END OF YEAR REPORT: SERVING THE SIXTH - 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
DOWNERS GROVE, IL - From securing transformational wins for Illinois' families and businesses in the American Rescue Plan, Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, and the Build Back Better Agenda to delivering results through top notch constituent services and leading his colleagues in the uphill fight for climate action at the scale and urgency science demands, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has worked tirelessly for his constituents and made a real impact during the first year of his … Continue Reading
January 03, 2022
President Biden Signs Casten’s Clean Energy Provisions Into Law
Washington, D.C. - President Joe Biden signed into law clean energy provisions U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL) introduced and secured as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. Casten's provisions will require 10% of existing and future military instillations to reach net zero emissions by 2035. It will also require a report on the status of the current DoD energy security goal which aims to have the agency produce or procure not less than 25% … Continue Reading
December 20, 2021
Casten Announces Nearly $1 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to Illinois, First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Downers Grove, IL - Today, Rep. Casten announced that Illinois will receive $999,514,444 in new federal funding under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to create good-paying jobs for Illinoisans while improving roads and bridges across the state. This is the first round of funding under the five years of federal investment in Illinois highways authorized by this new law."With this new funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we're putting … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Casten Announces Midway, O’Hare to Receive Nearly $94 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Downers Grove, IL - Today, Rep. Casten (IL-06) announced that nearly $94 Million in new federal funding under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is headed to Illinois to make much-needed improvements to O'Hare and Midway airports. O'Hare is set to receive $73,672,455, and Midway will receive $20,245,396."Thanks to the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this new $94 Million investment will deliver new good-paying jobs for Illinoisans while making sorely needed … Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
CONGRESSMAN CASTEN JOINS SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE FIELD HEARING ON COMBATING GUN TRAFFICKING AND REDUCING VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO
Washington, D.C — Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) joined the Senate Judiciary Committee for a field hearing on Combatting Gun Trafficking and Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago. The hearing was livestreamed here. Casten, who has been a leader in gun violence prevention since coming to Congress, recently reintroduced the Gun Trafficker Detection Act, legislation to create a federal requirement that gun owners must report if their gun is lost or stolen within 48 hours. While … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Casten Applauds Biden’s Executive Order to Further Net Zero Emissions Goals
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after President Biden issued his Executive Order to reduce federal emissions, decrease PFAS exposure, and build a climate and sustainable-focused workforce. Specifically, it directs the federal government to leverage its portfolio of 300,000 buildings, fleet of 600,000 cars and trucks, and annual purchasing power of $650 billion to transition federal infrastructure to vehicles and buildings powered … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Supply Chain, Bolster Capacity for American Exports
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to strengthen the overseas supply chain and bolster exports from American businesses with H.R. 4996, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. This is the latest legislative action that the Democratic House is taking to fix the supply chain struggles that are impacting American consumers and businesses."Supply chain snags are hurting Illinois families and businesses: inflicting higher costs, added delays and more shortages," said Rep. … Continue Reading