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Rep. Sean Casten
@casten.house.gov
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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.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 8m
My office remains open and ready to assist constituents.
If you have questions about the government shutdown, visit my website or call my office.
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Government Shutdown FAQ | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 20h
TONIGHT: My Tele-Town Hall begins at 6:30 pm CT.

Dial 833-708-2162 or visit casten.house.gov/Live to join.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 21h
NEWS: The Trump Administration has canceled $8 billion in projects that were set to lower electricity costs for Americans and increase grid reliability.

I led 163 House Democrats in demanding that these projects be immediately reinstated.

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Casten, Levin Lead 163 House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 1d
TOMORROW: Join my Tele-Town Hall at 6:30 pm CT.

Bring your questions about the government shutdown and what’s happening in Washington.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 2d
I remain in close contact with Governor Pritzker and other state and local leaders, and will continue to do everything possible to keep Illinoisans safe.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 2d
This is a brazen and authoritarian violation of our state sovereignty. It is an attempt to bully and intimidate Illinoisans. There is no need for military troops on the ground in Illinois.

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President Trump calling up 300 Illinois National Guard ‘immediately’ to protect ICE, buildings for 60 days
In a memo obtained by the Tribune, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Illinois National Guard leadership up to 300 members will be called into service “effective immediately.”
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 3d
Have questions about what a government shutdown means for you?

Check out my FAQ: casten.house.gov/shutdown2025
Government Shutdown FAQ | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 4d
Why is the government shut down? Because Donald Trump wants you to pay more to go to the doctor and Mike Johnson wants to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 5d
This is an important effort from the Oversight Committee. I've heard from a lot of people in the 6th District who are concerned about these messages. The Trump Administration is blatantly violating the law to deny blame for their government shutdown.

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Top Oversight Democrat says Trump’s partisan shutdown emails break the law
Rep. Robert Garcia is asking for an Office of the Special Counsel investigation into the Trump administration’s shutdown guidance.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 6d
I've heard from people in our community wondering what a government shutdown means for them. Check out my shutdown FAQ here: casten.house.gov/shutdown2025
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 7d
President Trump and Congressional Republicans would rather shut down the government than work across the aisle to protect health care for Americans.

We deserve better than this.

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These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown
Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 8d
Speaker Johnson canceled House votes this week because he'd rather shut down the government than negotiate with Democrats.

I'm in DC to work towards a government funding package that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 11d
Operation Midway Blitz is using authoritarian tactics to intimidate and bully Chicagoland communities. I’m demanding answers about how the Department of Homeland Security has skirted or outright violated due process and other constitutional requirements.
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Illinois Dems press Chicago ICE director for Broadview facility oversight, details on deportation operations
Members of the Illinois delegation were scheduled to meet with an ICE Chicago field office director on Friday but were told the meeting had to be rescheduled to a later date.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 11d
Earlier this month, I joined Outreach House for a grand opening at their new location in Lombard. The Outreach House provides food assistance for families in need in our community.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 13d
As a Member of Congress, I have the honor of nominating candidates to the United States Service Academies. Visit my website to view eligibility requirements and to learn more.
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Today, SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force's @casten.house.gov & @levin.house.gov unveiled the Cheap Energy Act, a comprehensive approach to lowering American consumers’ energy costs. The cheapest, most reliable forms of energy are also the cleanest. seec.house.gov/media/press-...
SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Sean Casten and Mike Levin Unveil the Cheap Energy Agenda: A Roadmap to Lower Energy Costs for American Families
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49) unveiled 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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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 13d
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 13d
NEWS: I've just released the Cheap Energy Agenda with @levin.house.gov.

This is our plan to lower energy costs for Americans by expanding access to cheap and reliable energy.

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Democrats Bid to Become the Party of Cheap Energy: Exclusive
Representatives Sean Casten and Mike Levin have a new package of legislation designed to lower electricity prices — in a way that just so happens to be “clean.”
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 14d
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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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 14d
Illinois’ first 24-hour library is officially open in Palos Hills! Congratulations to the Green Hills Public Library District on this amazing news, which will make library materials even more accessible for the community.

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Officials unveil state’s first 24-hour library in Palos Hills
Area library users will now be able to access materials all day and all night in the first offering of its kind in Illinois.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 15d
The 2025 Congressional App Challenge application is open! The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Check out my website to learn more. casten.house.gov/congressiona...
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 15d
Scientific data should not be political. Halting research and suppressing data collection at the EPA in the name of political gain is detrimental for public health and the environment.

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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 17d
Ensuring pilots have access to mental health care makes our skies safer.

Read my op-ed on my bipartisan legislation that recently passed the House of Representatives:
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Rep. Sean Casten: Pilots shouldn’t be grounded for seeking mental health care
Pilots and air traffic controllers who seek mental health care are unfairly penalized.
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 18d
Americans have a right to express themselves about government policy. Federal officers should never respond to First Amendment activities with physical force or escalating violence. This does not make our community safer.
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ICE fires chemical agents at Broadview protest: Live updates
At least two people were arrested after ICE and Border Patrol agents confronted demonstrators. Protesters said they haven’t seen the people who were arrested since they were taken inside the…
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Rep. Sean Casten @casten.house.gov · 18d
In Illinois, 1,647,630 people are experiencing food insecurity. I met with Downers Grove Area FISH food pantry volunteers and learned about their programs that help feed members of our community.
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