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October 29, 2026
— Today, Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06), Mark Takano (CA-39), Bill Foster (IL-11), Don Beyer (VA-8), and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced the Congressional Office of Technology Improvement and Enhancement Act to restore Congress’ capacity to confront emerging issues in science and technology. For more than twenty years, Congress had the Office of Technology Assessment, an independent, bipartisan agency set up to provide information on technology and its potential impacts. However, in 1995 the agenc… Continue Reading
September 17, 2026— U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act, legislation that will make electricity more affordable, reliable, resilient, and clean by helping to make best use of key local transmission facilities in the expansion of regional and interregional transmission capacity. Well-planned transmission broadens the pool of electricity generation resources available to customers, increasing access to less expensive electricity… Continue Reading
September 16, 2026— U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Environmental Health Restoration Act, legislation to restore and strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency’s core mission to protect public health, the environment, and the climate. The lawmakers introduced the bill just days after the Trump Administration’s EPA finalized the repeal of major greenhouse gas standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants and moved to eliminate remaining federal cli… Continue Reading
September 17, 2026
Good Thursday morning, Illinois. Another day, another reminder that the political calendar has no off switch. BON APPETIT: Congressman Sean Casten is feasting his eyes on more than a winning message if voters hand Democrats back control of Congress. He’s energized: The Downers Grove Democrat is promoting a new “Thriving Economy Project,” a year-plus effort aimed at laying out what Democrats could actually do on energy, affordability and climate change if they win the House — and possibly the S… Continue Reading
September 13, 2026Elmhurst University has received $950,000 from the federal government to help pay for instructional, simulation and research equipment in its Health Sciences Building. The money comes from Community Project Funding and was presented Thursday by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, whose 6th Congressional District includes the university. Opened last year, the building is a hub for the school’s nursing, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and public health programs. The university plans to inst… Continue Reading
September 10, 2026U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and Elmhurst University celebrated an award of $950,000 in federal funding for the purchase and installation of instructional, simulation and research equipment to enhance student learning and support faculty research activities in the Health Sciences Building. “I’m proud to have worked with Elmhurst University to secure this Community Project Funding, which will give students the tools and opportunities they need to learn, grow and prepare for careers serving our communit… Continue Reading