Press Releases
Reps. Casten, Underwood, Newman Host National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy for Midwest Climate Innovation Tour and Press Conference Following Alarming IPCC Report
Downers Grove, Illinois — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Congresswoman Marie Newman (IL-03) hosted White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy for a Midwest Climate Innovation Tour. McCarthy's visit highlighted the economic impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda on the Midwest and the importance of climate and clean energy in the Midwest, especially when it comes to job creation, public health, and … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
10 Community Funding Projects Secured by Rep. Casten Passed by House, Including Investments in Decarbonization and Energy Storage Technologies
Washington, DC — Last week, the House passed the FY 2022 funding package, which included victories for Illinois that U.S. Congressman Sean Casten secured to make smart investments in decarbonization technologies to lower industrial emissions and clean energy storage technologies. In addition, Rep. Casten secured federal funds for all ten community projects requested, which will drive funds directly to Illinois 6th congressional district. "After an extremely competitive community project … Continue Reading
July 30, 2021
Casten’s “Trading isn’t a Game Act” to Investigate Gamification of Trading Passes Out of Committee
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten's (D-IL) ‘Trading Isn't a Game Act' passed out of the House Financial Services Committee. The legislation cosponsored by Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Congresswoman Cindy Axne (D-IA) would require the U.S. Government Accountability Office (U.S. GAO) to carry out a study on the harmful impacts of the gamification of online trading platforms—including the various ways brokers are … Continue Reading
July 28, 2021
Casten’s Second Hot FERC Summer Hit: FERCalicious
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) continued his Hot FERC Summer series with a FERCalicious speech on the House floor and introduced the Right to Timely Rehearings at FERC Act with Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ). Last week, Casten kicked off his effort to demystify FERC's role in combating climate change with a speech inspired by Megan Thee Stallion's declaring the start of "Hot FERC Summer" and introducing the Energy Price Act. The Federal Energy Regulatory … Continue Reading
July 27, 2021
Reps. Casten, Foster Introduce “Trading isn’t a Game Act” to Investigate Gamification of Investing Ahead of Robinhood’s IPO
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Trading Isn't a Game Act, which would require the U.S. Government Accountability Office (U.S. GAO) to carry out a study on the impact of the gamification of online trading platforms—including the various ways in which brokers are using gamification in marketing strategies and incorporating these features into their online trading applications. In March, Casten pushed SEC … Continue Reading
July 20, 2021
Congressman Casten Kicks off Hot FERC Summer with a Speech Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion on the House Floor
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) kicked off Hot FERC Summer with a floor speech inspired by Megan Thee Stallion's "Hot Girl Summer" alongside the introduction of the Energy PRICE Act. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is not often in the spotlight, but for those serious about fighting the crisis it needs to be. #HotFERCSummer — the new social media campaign launched by Rep. Casten — is a celebration of our nation's energy regulatory … Continue Reading
July 19, 2021
CASTEN SECURES APPROVALS FOR ALL 10 COMMUNITY FUNDING PROJECTS FOR IL-06 AND INVESTMENTS IN DECARBONIZATION AND ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement in support of the FY 2022 funding package - which included victories for Illinois that Congressman Casten championed to make smart investments in decarbonization technologies to lower industrial emissions and clean energy storage technologies. In addition, Rep. Casten secured federal funds for all ten community projects requested, which will drive funds directly to Illinois 6th congressional … Continue Reading
July 15, 2021
CASTEN ENCOURAGES ILLINOIS FAMILIES TO BE ON LOOKOUT FOR CHILD TAX CREDIT MONTHLY PAYMENTS BEGINNING TODAY, JULY 15
Downers Grove, IL – U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) is encouraging hardworking families to be on the lookout for advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child beginning July 15th through December. The families of 2.5 million Illinois children will benefit from the Child Tax Credit Democrats passed as part of the American Rescue Plan, lifting 153,000 children out of poverty across our state. Nearly all families should get their monthly payments … Continue Reading
July 07, 2021
Congressman Casten Welcomes President Biden to Illinois to Discuss Economic Agenda, Privately Urging Biden to do what is Scientifically Necessary to Protect American Families and Economy Against Climate Crisis, No Matter How Politically Difficult
Casten spoke to President Biden about the importance of tackling the climate crisis."When I met with the President today, we discussed the climate crisis and Iurged him to do what the science tells us is necessary to protect communities and prevent economic catastrophe. We're lucky to have a President so deeply committed to tackling the climate crisis and I look forward to continuing to work alongside him to create a better planet for our children." said Casten.As President Biden presses for a … Continue Reading
July 02, 2021
Congressman Casten to Hold Town Hall for Vaccinated Constituents July 17, First in Illinois Delegation
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) will hold an in-person Town Hall on Saturday, July 17th at 11:30 am CT at the American Legion Post 80 in Downers Grove Illinois, following Illinois' announced entry into phase 5 of reopening in early June.After hosting over 30 virtual town halls and community roundtables during the pandemic, Congressman Casten is thrilled to welcome his constituents for in-person questions. However, the Congressman will also answer questions from those … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Casten Secures $14.7 Million in Federal Funding for IL-06 as Part of House Democrats’ INVEST in America Act, Passed Today
Downers Grove, Illinois - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that $14.7 million in transportation funding projects for Illinois' 6th Congressional district was included in the 5-year federal surface transportation legislation, the INVEST in America Act, passed by the House today. The legislation proposes transformational investments in our roads, bridges, transit, rail, and wastewater and drinking water infrastructure to modernize our infrastructure, create jobs, and reduce … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Casten Opens Hearing on Solving the Climate Crisis Through Much Needed Investments in Transportation Infrastructure, Highlighting Need for Market-Based Electric Vehicle Incentives to Lower Costs for Consumers
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) highlighted the need for market-based electric vehicle incentives to lower costs for consumers in the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis hearing on "Transportation Investments for Solving the Climate Crisis." Rep. Casten also emphasized the need to invest in Chicago's rail commuter lines, which often face delays to freight trains. "One of the great frustrations in Chicago is, I think, something like 40% of rail freight … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Financial Services Committee Holds Hearing on Climate Change Systemic Risk to Financial System, Uplifting Casten’s Two Bills on the Issue
Washington, DC – Today the House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing on the grave and imminent threat climate change poses to the U.S. financial system—focusing on the dire need for federal regulators to build resilience within our banking and financial system to protect our broader economy. Of the three bills noticed for the hearing, two were introduced by U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL): H.R. 1549, … Continue Reading
June 25, 2021
Casten Votes to Pass Overhaul of Trump-Era Pollution Standards
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to restore critical protections to limit methane pollution that were gutted by the Trump Administration. The House took this important action by passing Resolution of Disapproval under the Congressional Review Act, S.J. Res. 14. Rep. Casten was a co-sponsor of the House version of this bill, H.J. Res. 34."The standards put forth by the Trump Administration ignored science, ignored the climate crisis, and ignored the environment … Continue Reading
June 24, 2021
Casten Leads IL Delegation Inviting National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy on Midwest Climate Innovation Tour
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led the Illinois Congressional Delegation to invite National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy for a tour of Midwestern climate innovation. As the Biden administration highlights the economic and environmental imperative to prioritize climate in the American Jobs Plan, the delegation is inviting McCarthy to tour Illinois to provide her with an opportunity to learn more about the Midwestern powerhouse for climate innovation, entrepreneurship, and … Continue Reading
June 22, 2021
Casten, Underwood, Foster, Hold Press Conference on Child Tax Credits Encouraging Illinois Families to Sign Up for Newly Expanded Benefit
WEST CHICAGO— U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) hosted a press conference on the newly expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC), encouraging Illinois families to apply for the benefit which was expanded under the American Rescue Plan to help families and reduce child poverty. The Child Tax Credit will benefit over 2.5 million Illinois children, lifting $153,000 children out of poverty across our state. The families of … Continue Reading
June 16, 2021
Casten’s Climate Risk Disclosure Act Passes House
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021, H.R. 2570, legislation introduced by Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) to require public companies to disclose information about their exposure to climate-related risks. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has championed this issue alongside Casten, introducing the Senate companion bill, S.1217. Despite escalating calls for action from scientists, economists, business leaders, and … Continue Reading
June 16, 2021
Reps. Sean Casten and Mike Levin Lead Letter Urging SEC to Require Public Corporations to Disclose Climate Change Risks
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Mike Levin (D-CA) led a letter urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt rules requiring public companies to provide climate-related disclosures and analysis in their annual filings to the SEC. Also today, the House is expected to consider legislation introduced by Rep. Casten and cosponsored by Rep. Levin to strengthen corporate transparency and expand mandatory disclosures in the environmental, social, … Continue Reading
June 14, 2021
Casten, Warren Submit Comments to SEC To Require Public Companies to Disclose Climate Related Risk
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s request for public comment on climate disclosures, highlighting several climate-related financial priorities for the Commission to consider. The letter, submitted to the SEC on Friday, detailed the severity of the threat of climate change in our financial system, specifically our U.S. capital markets. The current voluntary … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Casten, Durbin, Foster, Quigley Discuss Fair Housing, Racial and Economic Segregation at Elmhurst Art Museum
Elmhurst, Illinois — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten, Senator Dick Durbin, Congressman Bill Foster, Congressman Mike Quigley, and local housing leaders held a conversation on fair housing at the Elmhurst Art Museum's exhibit "In Focus: The Chicago Freedom Movement and the Fight for Fair Housing." The exhibit highlights historical and contemporary responses to fair housing in the Chicagoland area, beginning with the crucial Chicago Freedom Movement. Elmhurst Art Museum released a video of … Continue Reading