Press Releases
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
August 31, 2022
REP. CASTEN URGES PRESIDENT BIDEN TO GRANT FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO METRO EAST FOLLOWING SEVERE FLASH FLOODS
For Immediate Release August 31, 2022 Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov REP. CASTEN URGES PRESIDENT BIDEN TO GRANT FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO METRO EAST FOLLOWING SEVERE FLASH FLOODS With more than 700 homes reporting damage from the flooding, adequate recovery for the region is beyond the capability of state and local resources Downers Grove (August 31st, 2022) - Rep. Casten (IL-06) joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator … Continue Reading
August 30, 2022
Rep. Sean Casten Releases Reports Showing the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Health Care Costs for Local Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30th, 2022 Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov Rep. Sean Casten Releases Reports Showing the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Health Care Costs for Local Families Downers Grove, IL (August 30th, 2022) - Today, Rep. Sean Casten announced that families in the 6th Congressional District of Illinois will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the … Continue Reading
August 24, 2022
Casten Introduces REDUCE Act to Eliminate Demand Response Opt Out
Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL), chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Power Sector Task Force, introduced the Responsive Energy Demand Unlocks Clean Energy (REDUCE) Act, legislation that would allow consumers to sell their energy reduction into federal wholesale markets by eliminating the “Opt Out” currently employed by 13 states that ban aggregated demand response from these markets. The legislation is co-sponsored by … Continue Reading
August 22, 2022
CASTEN, SCHNEIDER LED 50 BIPARTISAN MEMBERS IN LETTER TO EPA ADVOCATING FOR FAIR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT FUNDING
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Jacob.Vurpillat@mail.house.gov CASTEN, SCHNEIDER LED 50 BIPARTISAN MEMBERS IN LETTER TO EPA ADVOCATING FOR FAIR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT FUNDING WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) led 50 Democratic and Republican Representatives in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan urging the agency to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
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