Press Releases
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