Rep. Sean Casten
@casten.house.gov
Proudly serving IL-06. Dad, husband, former clean energy entrepreneur. Climate nerd, gun safety & consumer advocate. Member of the House Financial Services Committee and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Yesterday, ICE murdered an American citizen.
The only way to prevent future horrors is to prosecute and ensure full accountability up the entire chain of command.
The only way to prevent future horrors is to prosecute and ensure full accountability up the entire chain of command.
January 8, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Yesterday, ICE murdered an American citizen.
The only way to prevent future horrors is to prosecute and ensure full accountability up the entire chain of command.
The only way to prevent future horrors is to prosecute and ensure full accountability up the entire chain of command.
Today, the House will vote on an extension of ACA tax credits that have saved families thousands of dollars.
Speaker Johnson did everything in his power to prevent this vote, but we've beaten him.
This is an important win, but our work doesn't stop until it is law.
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Speaker Johnson did everything in his power to prevent this vote, but we've beaten him.
This is an important win, but our work doesn't stop until it is law.
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-h...
House poised to approve 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension
The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Today, the House will vote on an extension of ACA tax credits that have saved families thousands of dollars.
Speaker Johnson did everything in his power to prevent this vote, but we've beaten him.
This is an important win, but our work doesn't stop until it is law.
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-h...
Speaker Johnson did everything in his power to prevent this vote, but we've beaten him.
This is an important win, but our work doesn't stop until it is law.
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-h...
As we have seen in Illinois, when ICE descends on a city, chaos & violence follow.
ICE shot & killed a woman in Minneapolis. There is no justification for their actions. Do not believe their lies claiming otherwise. All involved must face justice & accountability. Anything less is unacceptable.
ICE shot & killed a woman in Minneapolis. There is no justification for their actions. Do not believe their lies claiming otherwise. All involved must face justice & accountability. Anything less is unacceptable.
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
As we have seen in Illinois, when ICE descends on a city, chaos & violence follow.
ICE shot & killed a woman in Minneapolis. There is no justification for their actions. Do not believe their lies claiming otherwise. All involved must face justice & accountability. Anything less is unacceptable.
ICE shot & killed a woman in Minneapolis. There is no justification for their actions. Do not believe their lies claiming otherwise. All involved must face justice & accountability. Anything less is unacceptable.
The President of the United States is intentionally harming Illinois children for purely political reasons. Shame on him. We will fight this every step of the way.
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HHS freezes $10 billion in child-care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs
The states include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The President of the United States is intentionally harming Illinois children for purely political reasons. Shame on him. We will fight this every step of the way.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/hhs...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/hhs...
5 years ago, I was locked in my office after Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection in an attempt to overturn the results of a free & fair election.
Congress passed a law to honor those who protected our democracy that day by displaying a plaque in the Capitol recognizing their service. (1/2)
Congress passed a law to honor those who protected our democracy that day by displaying a plaque in the Capitol recognizing their service. (1/2)
January 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
5 years ago, I was locked in my office after Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection in an attempt to overturn the results of a free & fair election.
Congress passed a law to honor those who protected our democracy that day by displaying a plaque in the Capitol recognizing their service. (1/2)
Congress passed a law to honor those who protected our democracy that day by displaying a plaque in the Capitol recognizing their service. (1/2)
$59 million. That’s how much President Trump’s evil “Operation Midway Blitz” has cost the federal government so far.
This operation has made our community less safe, at a huge cost to Americans.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/o...
This operation has made our community less safe, at a huge cost to Americans.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/o...
Cost of Operation Midway Blitz: $59M and counting
A Tribune review of court filings, databases and other public records detailing the scope of the incursion and typical costs shows how much the federal government has spent since September.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$59 million. That’s how much President Trump’s evil “Operation Midway Blitz” has cost the federal government so far.
This operation has made our community less safe, at a huge cost to Americans.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/o...
This operation has made our community less safe, at a huge cost to Americans.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/o...
This week, House Republicans have a choice: push health care costs higher, or kick Americans off their health insurance plans.
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This week on The Hill: GOP faces health care bind with subsidies expired
GOP lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill are facing a health care bind, with Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies having expired Dec. 31, and no clear path forward for extending them. The GOP remains…
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January 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM
This week, House Republicans have a choice: push health care costs higher, or kick Americans off their health insurance plans.
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I strongly condemn President Trump’s unlawful military action in Venezuela. Maduro is an illegitimate ruler, but the President cannot send U.S. forces into another country and seize its leader without Congressional authorization.
January 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I strongly condemn President Trump’s unlawful military action in Venezuela. Maduro is an illegitimate ruler, but the President cannot send U.S. forces into another country and seize its leader without Congressional authorization.
I secured $750,000 in Community Project Funding for Prairie Food Co-Op, DuPage County’s first community-owned grocery store. During my last visit, we discussed how locally-sourced groceries create economic and environmental benefits for constituents.
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I secured $750,000 in Community Project Funding for Prairie Food Co-Op, DuPage County’s first community-owned grocery store. During my last visit, we discussed how locally-sourced groceries create economic and environmental benefits for constituents.
ICYMI: I introduced a package of legislation to reform American democracy by increasing the size of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, as well as restoring the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to better align with Article III of the US Constitution. Read more:
Casten Introduces Package of Legislation to Reform American Democracy | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
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December 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
ICYMI: I introduced a package of legislation to reform American democracy by increasing the size of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, as well as restoring the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to better align with Article III of the US Constitution. Read more:
My 2025 End of Year Report is live! Here’s a look at some of the work we got done in IL-06 this year.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
My 2025 End of Year Report is live! Here’s a look at some of the work we got done in IL-06 this year.
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As the year comes to a close, I always appreciate reflecting on all that has happened. 2025 was undoubtedly a difficult year for our country. In 2026, we'll keep up the fight.
You can find my full 2025 Year-End Report here: bit.ly/Casten2025
You can find my full 2025 Year-End Report here: bit.ly/Casten2025
December 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
As the year comes to a close, I always appreciate reflecting on all that has happened. 2025 was undoubtedly a difficult year for our country. In 2026, we'll keep up the fight.
You can find my full 2025 Year-End Report here: bit.ly/Casten2025
You can find my full 2025 Year-End Report here: bit.ly/Casten2025
The Trump Administration is legally required to release the Epstein Files by the end of today, but they are refusing to do so. The president himself signed this bill into law.
What is Donald Trump hiding?
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What is Donald Trump hiding?
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DOJ won’t meet Friday deadline to release all the Epstein files
The delay means the White House is in apparent conflict with a law President Donald Trump signed in November.
www.politico.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The Trump Administration is legally required to release the Epstein Files by the end of today, but they are refusing to do so. The president himself signed this bill into law.
What is Donald Trump hiding?
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
What is Donald Trump hiding?
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
I recently visited Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center in Oak Brook. We discussed their surgery services and barriers to equitable healthcare access.
December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I recently visited Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center in Oak Brook. We discussed their surgery services and barriers to equitable healthcare access.
Following the hateful and antisemitic shooting at Bondi Beach, Australians immediately got to work to prevent the next tragedy.
I'm ashamed that the United States, after 393 mass shootings so far in 2025, refuses to follow suit.
I'm ashamed that the United States, after 393 mass shootings so far in 2025, refuses to follow suit.
December 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Following the hateful and antisemitic shooting at Bondi Beach, Australians immediately got to work to prevent the next tragedy.
I'm ashamed that the United States, after 393 mass shootings so far in 2025, refuses to follow suit.
I'm ashamed that the United States, after 393 mass shootings so far in 2025, refuses to follow suit.
My office received over 450 holiday cards through our Holiday Card Drive! Earlier this week, I dropped off cards and met with residents at Mayslake Retirement Village in Oak Brook.
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
My office received over 450 holiday cards through our Holiday Card Drive! Earlier this week, I dropped off cards and met with residents at Mayslake Retirement Village in Oak Brook.
🚨 NEWS: House Democrats have succeeded in our efforts to force a vote to extend ACA subsidies.
Speaker Johnson should call this vote immediately. Congress should not leave town for the year without doing everything in our power to stop premiums from skyrocketing.
Speaker Johnson should call this vote immediately. Congress should not leave town for the year without doing everything in our power to stop premiums from skyrocketing.
December 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🚨 NEWS: House Democrats have succeeded in our efforts to force a vote to extend ACA subsidies.
Speaker Johnson should call this vote immediately. Congress should not leave town for the year without doing everything in our power to stop premiums from skyrocketing.
Speaker Johnson should call this vote immediately. Congress should not leave town for the year without doing everything in our power to stop premiums from skyrocketing.
Today, the Financial Services Committee considered legislation to block credit card companies from using a specific code to identify gun retailers. These codes are applied to nearly every other type of business.
It should be opposed by anyone who cares about preventing Americans from being shot.
It should be opposed by anyone who cares about preventing Americans from being shot.
December 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Today, the Financial Services Committee considered legislation to block credit card companies from using a specific code to identify gun retailers. These codes are applied to nearly every other type of business.
It should be opposed by anyone who cares about preventing Americans from being shot.
It should be opposed by anyone who cares about preventing Americans from being shot.
We are days away from health care premiums skyrocketing for millions of Americans.
Speaker Johnson's health care "plan" does nothing to stop this from happening. Instead, it strips more people of their coverage and further limits women's freedom to access reproductive health care.
Shameful.
Speaker Johnson's health care "plan" does nothing to stop this from happening. Instead, it strips more people of their coverage and further limits women's freedom to access reproductive health care.
Shameful.
December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We are days away from health care premiums skyrocketing for millions of Americans.
Speaker Johnson's health care "plan" does nothing to stop this from happening. Instead, it strips more people of their coverage and further limits women's freedom to access reproductive health care.
Shameful.
Speaker Johnson's health care "plan" does nothing to stop this from happening. Instead, it strips more people of their coverage and further limits women's freedom to access reproductive health care.
Shameful.
Need help with a federal agency? My office may be able to help you get the answers you need.
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Help with a Federal Agency | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
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December 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Need help with a federal agency? My office may be able to help you get the answers you need.
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Kristi Noem and ICE have terrorized Illinoisans for months.
Her racism and xenophobia have no place in Chicago.
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Her racism and xenophobia have no place in Chicago.
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Kristi Noem draws protesters at Chicago Christmas tree charity event
Trump's deportation chief presided over the "Christmas Tree Ship" ceremony at Navy Pier Saturday. She led one of the early aggressive immigration raids near Chicago.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Kristi Noem and ICE have terrorized Illinoisans for months.
Her racism and xenophobia have no place in Chicago.
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Her racism and xenophobia have no place in Chicago.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
This decision will cause Americans to die. This is exactly why I raised the alarm earlier this year when RFK Jr. fired actual experts on the panel in charge of recommending vaccines.
Science is real. Vaccines are safe. Don't let them fool you into thinking otherwise.
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Science is real. Vaccines are safe. Don't let them fool you into thinking otherwise.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
C.D.C. Vaccine Committee Ends Recommendation That All Newborns Receive Hepatitis B Shots
In a step toward Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of upending vaccine policy, the committee decided to delay the shots for babies of mothers who test negative for the virus, reversing…
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December 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
This decision will cause Americans to die. This is exactly why I raised the alarm earlier this year when RFK Jr. fired actual experts on the panel in charge of recommending vaccines.
Science is real. Vaccines are safe. Don't let them fool you into thinking otherwise.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
Science is real. Vaccines are safe. Don't let them fool you into thinking otherwise.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
Whether it’s the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the VA, or getting a passport renewed, my office can help you navigate problems with federal agencies.
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Help with a Federal Agency | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Sean Casten
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December 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Whether it’s the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the VA, or getting a passport renewed, my office can help you navigate problems with federal agencies.
casten.house.gov/services/hel...
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Clean energy is cheap energy. I teamed up with Rep. Mike Levin to unveil the Cheap Energy Agenda, a consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Clean energy is cheap energy. I teamed up with Rep. Mike Levin to unveil the Cheap Energy Agenda, a consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy.
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The Trump Administration's plans will increase the number of Illinoisans experiencing homelessness.
As temperatures fall, 7,500 more Illinoisans are at risk of losing their housing. This is pure evil.
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As temperatures fall, 7,500 more Illinoisans are at risk of losing their housing. This is pure evil.
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As cold weather hits Chicago, Trump's new policies on homelessness criticized
Feds said they plan to shift $3.9 billion from long-term housing to housing that requires work and addiction treatment. More than 7,500 Illinoisans could lose their permanent housing.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The Trump Administration's plans will increase the number of Illinoisans experiencing homelessness.
As temperatures fall, 7,500 more Illinoisans are at risk of losing their housing. This is pure evil.
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
As temperatures fall, 7,500 more Illinoisans are at risk of losing their housing. This is pure evil.
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...