Press Releases
Casten Joins Congressman Horsford, Introduces Legislation To Protect Federal Employees, Contractors, And State & Tribal Governments From Trump’s SOTU Threat To Shutdown The Federal Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following President Trump's State of the Union decision to dig in on his wall demands, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) joined Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) and released the ‘Pay Workers What They've Earned Act' to reimburse federal employees for fees, interest, and fines charged through no fault of their own during a government shutdown. The bill would also reimburse state and tribal government for costs incurred during government shutdowns."The President made clear … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
CASTEN JOINS DURBIN, DUCKWORTH, FOSTER, LIPINSKI, SCHNEIDER, STATEMENT ON STERIGENICS
Washington, D.C - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11), Dan Lipinski (D-IL-03), and Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), today released the following statement regarding Willowbrook, Illinois-based Sterigenics, Inc.:The reporting from CBS Chicago, alleging Sterigenics directed employees to take extraordinary measures to cover-up releases of ethylene oxide directly into the atmosphere and to dump … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
Casten Named to Select Climate Crisis Committee
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced today that he has been selected to serve on the new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. Casten was previously named to the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.Casten said, "Having spent the last 20 years profitably reducing greenhouse gas emissions, I can offer the Select Committee real world expertise and a life-long commitment to action on climate change. I look forward to … Continue Reading
February 06, 2019
Casten Statement on State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union address.Casten said, "I ran for office, not to play politics, but to work hard to find solutions to pressing problems. I think the American people deserve elected leaders who really do want to come together to address challenges we all agree exist. I would have liked to have seen statesmanship and an end to the divisive rhetoric that has been a hallmark of his … Continue Reading
February 05, 2019
Casten Statement on Upcoming State of the Union
Washington, D.C. - In advance of President Trump's State of the Union Address, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement on what he hopes the President will discuss.Casten said, "Tonight's address gives the President an opportunity to bring our nation together, as well as Democrats and Republicans together to solve issues and deliver results for the American people. On the heels of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, our national security is … Continue Reading
February 01, 2019
Casten Announces Family Shelter Service’s Executive Director as State of the Union Guest
Downers Grove, IL. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) today announced that his guest to the annual State of the Union address will be Judie Caribeaux, Executive Director of Family Shelter Service in DuPage County. Caribeaux is a survivor of domestic abuse and has spoken publicly about the negative consequences of the government shutdown for abuse victims who depend on the federally supported aid the Family Shelter Service provides. Among Casten's top Congressional priorities is … Continue Reading
January 31, 2019
Casten Named to Oversight and Investigations, Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittees on House Financial Services Committee
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced today that he has been selected to join the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee led by Chairwoman Maxine Waters. Casten is enthusiastic about working with his colleagues on the subcommittees to improve our nation's economy, reduce financial market barriers to clean energy infrastructure investment, … Continue Reading
January 30, 2019
Casten, Underwood Urge IRS to Alleviate Burden of State and Local Tax Deduction Changes on Illinois Families
WASHINGTON - As the 2019 tax-filing season opens this week, Reps. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Sean Casten (IL-6) today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to address the disproportionate tax burden being placed upon Illinois families due to changes in the state and local tax deduction as passed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In a letter, the members of Congress expressed concern that current efforts by the IRS are insufficient."Illinoisans are already facing higher federal taxes due to … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Casten Joins Senator Durbin, Duckworth, Reps. Lipinksi, Foster, Schneider, Meet with Sterigenics, Press for Answers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Representatives Dan Lipinski (D-IL-03), Bill Foster (D-IL-11), Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), and Sean Casten (D-IL-06) today met with Michael Petras, CEO of Sotera Health, parent company of Willowbrook, Illinois-based Sterigneics, Inc, and Sterigenics President Phil MacNabb, to discuss high carcinogenic ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions at the facility. The members pressed the company representatives on what … Continue Reading
January 28, 2019
Casten Holds District Swearing-In Reception and Ceremony
Wheaton, IL. - Today U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) held his District Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception at the DuPage Country Auditorium JTK Administration Building. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered the keynote address and the U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, Thomas M. Durkin, administered the oath of office. Casten highlighted his priorities in the 116th Congress, including his priorities on the House Financial Services Committee and the … Continue Reading
January 25, 2019
Casten Statement on Deal to End Government Shutdown
Wheaton, IL. - Today U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's deal to end the government shutdown.Casten said, "The President today agreed to sign the exact same bipartisan bill that the Senate passed on December 22nd but that he rejected in favor of shutting down the government over a campaign promise he knew he could never keep. Here we are, 35 days later, our national security strained, our economy hampered, and countless … Continue Reading
January 23, 2019
Casten Named to Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that he has been selected to join the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Casten said, "I have dedicated my career to science and understand whole heartedly you can't make informed decisions without accurate information. In the last Congress, I believe my colleagues on the other side of the aisle embraced a fetishization of ignorance when it came to climate change and facts. That must end. The time for denial is … Continue Reading
January 22, 2019
Casten Statement Concerning Supreme Court Temporarily Allowing Administration’s Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision in a 5-4 vote that temporarily allows the Trump Administration's policy of banning transgender Americans from serving in the military.Casten said, "The banning of transgender Americans from serving in our armed services is not only un-American it is discrimination at the expense of military readiness. It punishes brave people who proudly put their lives on the … Continue Reading
January 22, 2019
Casten Joins Local Organizations, Holds Roundtable on Government Shutdown
Algonquin, IL - Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) held his second roundtable in two weeks with representatives from local organizations to address the ongoing federal government shutdown. Representatives from resource organizations including A Safe Place, Agency on Aging in Northeast Illinois, Greater Elgin Food Bank, McHenry Country Health Department, Northern IL Food Bank, Northern IL Credit Union were also in attendance. Today marks the 32nd day into the government shutdown … Continue Reading
January 22, 2019
Illinois 6th Congressional District Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception for U.S. Representative Sean Casten
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) will host a District Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception on Saturday, January 26th at 3:00 PM at the DuPage County Auditorium JTK Administration Building. The Senior Senator from Illinois Richard J. Durbin will deliver the keynote address. The Honorable Thomas M. Durkin, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, will administer the oath of office. Public officials in attendance will be introduced. The … Continue Reading
January 21, 2019
Casten Statement Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr
Wheaton, IL. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement honoring Martin Luther King, Jr."'The world is all messed up. The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land.' Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke those words on April 3, 1968. "Famously, he went on to say that he had been to the mountaintop. He looked over the other side and he saw the promised land. He was assassinated the next day."Today we celebrate his life. But more importantly, we celebrate his vision of … Continue Reading
January 21, 2019
Casten Reacts to Trump’s Address
Chicago, IL. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten issued the following statement in response to President Trump's address regarding the partial government shutdown. "The repeated negotiation tactic of this White House is hostage taking -from Dreamers, to asylum seekers - including children, to Federal workers and contractors, to American citizens whose lives and livelihoods are being put at risk by this shutdown. It has never been the practice of the American government to negotiate with hostage … Continue Reading
January 17, 2019
Casten Statement on Vote to Block Trump Administration’s Lifting of Russian Sanctions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement on the House vote (H.J.Res.30) to block the Treasury Department from lifting sanctions against three Russian companies connected to Russian Oligarch Oleg Deripaska, an agent of Vladimir Putin. Yesterday, the Senate failed to advance the measure, falling 3 votes short of the 60 votes required.Casten said, "Lifting these sanctions at this time and in this manner is completely at odds with our Nation's … Continue Reading
January 17, 2019
Casten Named to House Financial Services Committee
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced today that he has been selected to join the House Financial Services Committee led by Chairwoman Maxine Waters. Casten is looking forward to working with his colleagues on the Committee to improve our nation's economy and reduce financial market barriers to infrastructure investment. Casten's entrepreneurial experience includes founding and serving as CEO of two clean energy businesses, Turbosteam Corporation and Recycled … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019