Press Releases
Casten Reads Names of 665 Children Under 11 Killed by Guns So Far This Year, Unable to Finish Speech
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** June 9, 2022 Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov 330-212-2065 Casten Reads Names of 665 Children Under 11 Killed by Guns So Far This Year, Unable to Finish Speech Washington, DC (June, 9 2022) – Today on the House floor, US Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) read the names of children under eleven-years-old who were killed by guns so far in 2022–totaling 665. To watch his remarks, click here. In his speech, Casten said: "Madam Speaker, I wanted to … Continue Reading
June 08, 2022
Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House
***For Immediate Release*** Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov (330) 212-2065 Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House My teenage daughter had to organize a ‘Stop-the-bleed' training to learn how to pack a gunshot wound during a school shooting because, in America, our children have taken it upon themselves to do what we here in Congress have failed to do. It's time for that to change. Washington, DC (June 8th, 2022) – Today, Congressman Sean … Continue Reading
June 07, 2022
Casten, Warren, Sanders Urge Conferees to Put Up Corporate Guardrails During USICA/COMPETES Negotiations
Casten, Warren, Sanders Urge Conferees to Put Up Corporate Guardrails During USICA/COMPETES Negotiations Guardrails Would Ensure that Investments in Productive Capacity Supports Manufacturing, Jobs, and Competitiveness Instead of Enriching Corporate Executives Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-Ill.) and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today sent a letter to the conferees who are negotiating the differences between the … Continue Reading
June 02, 2022
Casten Calls on Congress to Celebrate Pride Month with Actions to Protect LGBTQ Americans and Investments in Programs to Support At-Risk Youth
Downers Grove, IL. - Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement today celebrating the beginning of Pride Month and calling for Congressional action to protect the LGBTQ community and invest in programs supporting LGBTQ youth at increased risk of homelessness, mental health issues, and suicide amid the surge of GOP-led attacks. Casten said, "Across America, our kids are taught the Pledge of Allegiance, which ends with a promise of liberty and justice for all. But in … Continue Reading
May 27, 2022
DURBIN, ROMNEY, CASTEN, CALVERT CALL FOR ROBUST RESEARCH FUNDING IN FINAL COMPETITION BILL
DURBIN, ROMNEY, CASTEN, CALVERT CALL FOR ROBUST RESEARCH FUNDING IN FINAL COMPETITION BILL In a letter to USICA and America COMPETES Act conferees, the lawmakers call for robust research funding for non-EPSCoR states like Illinois WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) and U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-6) and Ken Calvert (R-CA-42) sent a bipartisan letter to Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) and … Continue Reading
May 26, 2022
CONGRESSMAN SEAN CASTEN HOSTS INFLATION TOWN HALL
**MEDIA ADVISORY** 1 PM, SATURDAY, MAY 28 AT DOWNERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY CONGRESSMAN SEAN CASTEN HOSTS INFLATION TOWN HALL Downers Grove, IL - ?This Saturday, May 28th at 1:00 pm CT, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) will host an in-person town hall on inflation at the Downers Grove Public Library at 1050 Curtiss St Downers Grove, IL 60515. Casten will discuss what's causing inflation and his … Continue Reading
May 26, 2022
Casten, Crow, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Support Defense Department’s Clean Energy Goals, Helping Keep Our Troops Safe
Casten, Crow, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Support Defense Department's Clean Energy Goals, Helping Keep Our Troops Safe [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — US Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Combat Veteran and Army Ranger Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), and Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chair of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Airland, today introduced legislation that would help protect our troops abroad by transitioning the Department of Defense away from fossil … Continue Reading
May 24, 2022
Casten statement on Elementary School Shooting Killing 14 Children in Texas
***For Immediate Release*** Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov (330) 212-2065 Casten is available on Wednesday, April 25 at 9 am ET/8 am CT, 2:35 pm ET/1:35 pm CT, or 6 pm ET/5 pm CT for interview to respond to the shooting and discuss action that must be taken to save lives Casten statement on Elementary School Shooting Killing 14 Children in Texas Downers Grove, IL (May 25, 2022) - Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) today released the following statement after the mass shooting at Robb … Continue Reading
May 24, 2022
Casten, McEachin, Blumenauer Introduce 'People Over Petroleum Act' to Give $500 Cash to Americans Facing Energy Price Inflation Paid for by Repealing $6 Billion of Tax Subsidies for Fossil Fuel
Downers Grove, IL (May 24, 2022) - Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Don McEachin (VA-04), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced the ‘People Over Petroleum Act' -- legislation to deliver Americans a $500 direct cash rebate paid for by eliminating 11 of the most egregious tax subsidies flowing to fossil fuel companies.In March, Casten led Reps. McEachin, Blumenauer, and Porter in a March 30th letter [casten.house.gov] urging House leadership to address the problem by pairing a … Continue Reading
May 23, 2022
Casten’s Projects Would Bring More Than $16.2 million in Funding to Improve Lives Chicagoland Priorities
Casten's Projects Would Bring More Than $16.2 million in Funding to Improve Lives Chicagoland Priorities "From addressing the mental health crisis, helping survivors of domestic abuse, and improving access to health care to cleaning up our air and drinking water, these projects will do so much for our community." Downers Grove, IL (May 23,2022) - Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) today announced his Community Projects for Fiscal Year 2023, which could bring a total of $16,274,400 in federal … Continue Reading
May 19, 2022
Casten, Blumenauer Introduce Bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage
Washington DC — Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced the Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2022 which would authorize FEMA to provide additional mitigation assistance to families affected by flooding, and address the problems of delays in buyouts for communities facing repetitive losses. Annual flooding costs in the U.S. could increase 26% by 2050 to $40.6 billion by 2050 as a result of … Continue Reading
May 11, 2022
Casten Votes to Pass Federal Firefighters Fairness Act to Improve access to workers' compensation benefits for federal firefighters
***For Immediate Release*** Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov (330) 212-2065 Casten Votes to Pass Federal Firefighters Fairness Act to Improve access to workers' compensation benefits for federal firefighters Washington, DC (May 11, 2022) – Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to pass the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act to improve access to workers compensation benefits for federal firefighters, who are at a greater risk from illnesses because of the … Continue Reading
May 11, 2022
Casten Statement on Horrific Clarendon Hills Train Crash Killing One and Injuring Four
Washington, D.C. (May 11, 2022) - Today, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after reports that a Metra BNSF passenger was killed and four others were injured after a BNSF train hit a box truck in Clarendon Hills on Wednesday morning. Congressman Casten said, "My heart is broken to learn that, earlier today, a life was lost and four people were injured in a train crash in Clarendon Hills. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those impacted. We must … Continue Reading
May 10, 2022
Reps. Casten, Bush, Lee, Chu, DeGette, Crow Call on Senate to End the Filibuster to Protect Abortion Rights
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, May 10, Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06) Cori Bush (MO-01), Jason Crow (CO-06), Pro-Choice Caucus Chairs Barbara Lee (CA-13) and Diana DeGette (CO-01), and lead sponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act, Judy Chu (CA-27) sent a letter to Senate Leadership signed by 113 House colleagues calling on the Senate to abolish the filibuster to protect abortion rights following the disastrous draft opinion out of the Supreme Court by passing the Women's Health Protection Act … Continue Reading
May 09, 2022
Reps. Casten, Bush, Crow, Chu to Host Press Conference Calling on Senate to End the Filibuster to Protect Abortion Rights
***For Planning Purposes***Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.govCell: 330-212-2065 ***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR PRESS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 AT 5:45 PM***Reps. Casten, Bush, Crow, Chu to Host Press Conference Calling on Senate to End the Filibuster to Protect Abortion Rights WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, May 10 at 5:45 pm ET, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), and Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), will host a press conference … Continue Reading
May 05, 2022
Casten Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with a Visit to “Rock-Star” 5th Grade Class Responsible for IL Law Naming Dolostone Illinois’ First State Rock
Burr Ridge, IL (May 5, 2022) -- Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) visited Jennifer Lauermann and her 5th grade class at Pleasantdale Middle School to congratulate the students on their successful effort to give Illinois an official state rock. During his visit, Congressman Casten celebrated the success of the 5th graders' advocacy work, discussed how a bill becomes a law, and heard from the students in a Q&A on topics ranging from favorite rocks and what it's like to work in Washington … Continue Reading
May 03, 2022
Casten Responds to Draft SCOTUS Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade; Headlines 4:45pm CT Choice Conference At Planned Parenthood Illinois - Chicago
Downers Grove, IL (May 3, 2022) - 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 became the first Democrat to flip a district held by staunch anti-choice … Continue Reading
May 02, 2022
Casten to Host Press Availability Congratulating “Rock- Star” Teacher and 5th Grade Class on their Successful Advocacy for Dolostone to be Named Illinois’ First State Rock
***For Planning Purposes*** Contact: Emilia.Rowland@mail.house.gov 330-212-2065 On-site contact: clare.jennings@mail.house.gov 414-587-8867 ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY MAY 3RD AT 1 PM CT: Casten to Host Press Availability Congratulating "Rock- Star" Teacher and 5th Grade Class on their Successful Advocacy for Dolostone to be Named Illinois' First State Rock (Burr Ridge, IL) - On Tuesday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM (CT) Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) will meet with Jennifer Lauermann and her 5th grade … Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Rep. Casten voted to establish a constitutional process for seizing the assets of corrupt Russian oligarchs to support the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act directs the federal government to take steps toward raising funds for Ukraine through the confiscation of high-value property - including yachts, jets and luxury homes - from Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the United States for their ties to Putin's regime. … Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
Casten, Frankel Introduce Bill to Protect K-12 Students from Sexual Harassment and Assault During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Washington, D.C (April 28, 2022) - Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) and Democratic Women's Caucus Co-Chair Lois Frankel (FL-21) introduced the Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act, which will combat sexual harassment and assault occurring in our nation's K-12 schools by creating clear standards and related funding streams for schools to uphold their students' Title IX rights. As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, we must acknowledge the gap in resources to address … Continue Reading