Press Releases
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
July 20, 2022
Casten Secures Funding for Top Priorities, Including Industrial Decarbonization and Grid Deployment, in FY 2023 Appropriations Package
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to pass H.R. 8294, a package of six government funding bills which include investments in multiple key priorities that Rep. Casten championed, such as industrial decarbonization and grid deployment. “I am thrilled to have secured critical investments that lower emissions, increase access to cleaner, cheaper electricity, and help us better understand our current EV electric grid capacity,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “In the … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Casten Secures over $14 Million in Local Funding to Combat Climate Crisis, Address Hunger, Improve Transportation, Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
***For Immediate Release*** Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov July 20th, 2022 Casten Secures over $14 Million in Local Funding to Combat Climate Crisis, Address Hunger, Improve Transportation, Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a six-bill appropriations minibus that includes $14,000,000 in federal funding for nine of Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06)’s community project funding proposals, which will now … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats
Washington, D.C. (July 19th, 2022) - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which he co-sponsored, to enshrine marriage equality into federal law by officially repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a defunct and discriminatory statute excluding same-sex couples from marriage under federal law. This legislation will also codify new protections ensuring that no married couple can be denied protections and benefits under federal law based … Continue Reading
July 15, 2022
Casten Statement on the Future of Climate Action
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) spoke at a press conference hosted by the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis regarding the future of climate action in the U.S. Congress. “The problem is a majority of senators think it is more important to defend the filibuster than to defend our planet,’ said Rep. Casten. “They think it is more important to send money to fossil fuel energy producers than to save money for energy consumers. They think that it is more … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Casten Votes to Strengthen National Security
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative 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. “Our service members and their … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes for Active Shooter Alert Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jacob Vurpillat Jacob.vurpillat@mail.house.gov Rep. Casten Votes for Active Shooter Alert Act Washington, D.C. (July 14th) - Yesterday, Rep. Casten voted for legislation to quickly warn Illinois communities of a nearby active shooter. The Active Shooter Alert Act will establish a program similar to the AMBER Alert system, allowing law enforcement to effectively and efficiently alert the public during a shooting. Secured by the Democratic House … Continue Reading
July 07, 2022
Congressman Casten Announces Committee Passage of Over $16 Million in Federal Funding for 14 Community Projects to Address Mental Health Crisis, Provide Affordable Childcare and Health care, Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors, Combat Climate Change
***For Immediate Release*** Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov (330) 212-2065 Congressman Casten Announces Committee Passage of Over $16 Million in Federal Funding for 14 Community Projects to Address Mental Health Crisis, Provide Affordable Childcare and Health care, Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors, Combat Climate Change, Fight Hunger, and Improve Community Safety Washington, D.C. (July 7th, 2022) - The House Appropriations Committee passed $16,274,400 in federal funding for … Continue Reading
June 30, 2022
Casten calls for Congressional Democrats to Stand Up to Polluters in the Wake of Disastrous SCOTUS Ruling
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**June 30, 2022 Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov 330-212-2065 Casten calls for Congressional Democrats to Stand Up to Polluters in the Wake of Disastrous SCOTUS Ruling Downers Grove, IL - Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement pushing for Congressional Action after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of fossil fuel companies, severely restricting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s authority to act under the Clean Air Act. … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Casten Calls on Congress to Protect Abortion Rights After Egregious SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
Casten Calls on Congress to Protect Abortion Rights After Egregious SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement on the recent reporting that the Supreme Court Plans to strike down the abortion rights codified in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the draft majority decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Casten, a fierce defender of women's reproductive freedom and access care, in 2018 … Continue Reading
June 13, 2022
Statement on behalf of Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06)
**For Immediate Release??**Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov; 330-212-2065 Statement on behalf of Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) Downers Grove, IL (June 13, 2022) - This morning, Congressman Casten's beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away. The Casten family requests privacy, and we will be issuing no further comment during this heartbreaking time. … Continue Reading