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.
According to a report from the Joint Economic Committee, Illinois households are facing a 15.2% increase in electricity costs this year. President Trump has always put the interest of energy producers over energy consumers, and every American is paying the price. www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cach...
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
According to a report from the Joint Economic Committee, Illinois households are facing a 15.2% increase in electricity costs this year. President Trump has always put the interest of energy producers over energy consumers, and every American is paying the price. www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cach...
No one should fear showing up to work and no child should ever have to witness this downright evil act. I continue to advocate for the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act to ensure our schools and child care centers remain safe spaces and free from this kind of cruelty.
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Child care worker detained by ICE inside a Chicago day care as children watched
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
No one should fear showing up to work and no child should ever have to witness this downright evil act. I continue to advocate for the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act to ensure our schools and child care centers remain safe spaces and free from this kind of cruelty.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
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NEWS: I led 27 House Democrats in opposing President Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, who was convicted of violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. Read more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Casten, 27 House Dems Condemn Pardon of Binance Founder | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
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November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
NEWS: I led 27 House Democrats in opposing President Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, who was convicted of violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. Read more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Share holiday greetings with seniors through my office's Holiday Card Drive! This year, my office will be collecting cards to share with local senior facilities in IL-06. Mail or drop off your cards by Monday, December 1 to 200 W 22nd St, Suite 229, Lombard, IL 60148.
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Share holiday greetings with seniors through my office's Holiday Card Drive! This year, my office will be collecting cards to share with local senior facilities in IL-06. Mail or drop off your cards by Monday, December 1 to 200 W 22nd St, Suite 229, Lombard, IL 60148.
TOMORROW: My office will be hosting a U.S. Military Service Academy Information Fair at 6:30 pm at the Elmhurst Public Library. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/military-s...
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
TOMORROW: My office will be hosting a U.S. Military Service Academy Information Fair at 6:30 pm at the Elmhurst Public Library. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/military-s...
Open enrollment through www.healthcare.gov has officially begun.
Thousands of Illinoisans will be faced with impossible decisions about their health insurance, all because Republicans would rather keep the government shut down than extend critical tax credits.
Thousands of Illinoisans will be faced with impossible decisions about their health insurance, all because Republicans would rather keep the government shut down than extend critical tax credits.
Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®
Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®. Official government website.
www.healthcare.gov
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Open enrollment through www.healthcare.gov has officially begun.
Thousands of Illinoisans will be faced with impossible decisions about their health insurance, all because Republicans would rather keep the government shut down than extend critical tax credits.
Thousands of Illinoisans will be faced with impossible decisions about their health insurance, all because Republicans would rather keep the government shut down than extend critical tax credits.
President Trump’s decision to only partially fund SNAP is cruel.
Instead of using the full USDA contingency fund, President Trump has chosen to starve children and families across the country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Instead of using the full USDA contingency fund, President Trump has chosen to starve children and families across the country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Says It Will Make Partial SNAP Payments This Month: Live Updates
Trump Administration
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November 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
President Trump’s decision to only partially fund SNAP is cruel.
Instead of using the full USDA contingency fund, President Trump has chosen to starve children and families across the country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Instead of using the full USDA contingency fund, President Trump has chosen to starve children and families across the country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
NEXT WEEK: My office is hosting a Military Service Academy Information Fair. For more information and to register, visit: casten.house.gov/services/mil...
October 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
NEXT WEEK: My office is hosting a Military Service Academy Information Fair. For more information and to register, visit: casten.house.gov/services/mil...
The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for middle and high school students to practice and showcase their coding skills.
Today is the deadline to register. Learn more: casten.house.gov/congressiona...
Today is the deadline to register. Learn more: casten.house.gov/congressiona...
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for middle and high school students to practice and showcase their coding skills.
Today is the deadline to register. Learn more: casten.house.gov/congressiona...
Today is the deadline to register. Learn more: casten.house.gov/congressiona...
For the first time in American history, SNAP funding will lapse on November 1. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will have their food assistance benefits ripped away. This number includes veterans, children, and families.
President Trump is choosing to let Americans starve.
President Trump is choosing to let Americans starve.
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
For the first time in American history, SNAP funding will lapse on November 1. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will have their food assistance benefits ripped away. This number includes veterans, children, and families.
President Trump is choosing to let Americans starve.
President Trump is choosing to let Americans starve.
Earlier this month, I joined a discussion about flood mitigation with Lyons Township and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
October 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Earlier this month, I joined a discussion about flood mitigation with Lyons Township and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Not using contingency funds to keep SNAP going is a policy choice. President Trump has decided to take food assistance away from 42 million Americans.
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Casten dreads Nov. 1 fallout if SNAP benefits are vanquished - Southwest Regional Publishing
Cong. Sean Casten says 472,000 Illinoisans stand to lose some or all SNAP benefits, including up to 60,000 children, seniors, veterans, and working parents.
southwestregionalpublishing.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Not using contingency funds to keep SNAP going is a policy choice. President Trump has decided to take food assistance away from 42 million Americans.
southwestregionalpublishing.com/2025/10/26/c...
southwestregionalpublishing.com/2025/10/26/c...
My Lombard and Washington, D.C. offices are accepting applications for my Spring 2026 internship program! College students, recent graduates, and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications will close on November 30, 2025. For more information, visit: casten.house.gov/services/int...
October 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
My Lombard and Washington, D.C. offices are accepting applications for my Spring 2026 internship program! College students, recent graduates, and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications will close on November 30, 2025. For more information, visit: casten.house.gov/services/int...
Last week, I raised the alarm about ICE's complete disregard for constitutional rights at the Broadview facility.
Watch here:
Watch here:
October 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Last week, I raised the alarm about ICE's complete disregard for constitutional rights at the Broadview facility.
Watch here:
Watch here:
Over 1,900,000 Illinoisans benefit from SNAP benefits.
I joined 212 House Democrats in demanding USDA use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.
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I joined 212 House Democrats in demanding USDA use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.
Read more: hayes.house.gov/_cache/files...
October 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Over 1,900,000 Illinoisans benefit from SNAP benefits.
I joined 212 House Democrats in demanding USDA use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.
Read more: hayes.house.gov/_cache/files...
I joined 212 House Democrats in demanding USDA use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.
Read more: hayes.house.gov/_cache/files...
First Amendment rights don’t stop at the gates of the Broadview ICE Facility.
Local religious leaders, like Sister JoAnn Persch, are trying to peacefully provide religious services to detainees, but are being denied for political reasons.
This is shameful.
www.wbez.org/immigration/...
Local religious leaders, like Sister JoAnn Persch, are trying to peacefully provide religious services to detainees, but are being denied for political reasons.
This is shameful.
www.wbez.org/immigration/...
Clergy say religious rights are under attack inside and outside the Broadview ICE facility
Chicago area religious leaders have been hit with tear gas and pepper balls outside the building. They also say immigrants are being denied pastoral care inside the facility.
www.wbez.org
October 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
First Amendment rights don’t stop at the gates of the Broadview ICE Facility.
Local religious leaders, like Sister JoAnn Persch, are trying to peacefully provide religious services to detainees, but are being denied for political reasons.
This is shameful.
www.wbez.org/immigration/...
Local religious leaders, like Sister JoAnn Persch, are trying to peacefully provide religious services to detainees, but are being denied for political reasons.
This is shameful.
www.wbez.org/immigration/...
The deadline for the Congressional App Challenge is next week! For more information and to register, visit: casten.house.gov/congressiona...
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The deadline for the Congressional App Challenge is next week! For more information and to register, visit: casten.house.gov/congressiona...
HAPPENING NOW: I’m participating in a hearing to discuss President Trump and ICE’s brutal and unconstitutional tactics happening in our community.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault on Chicago
Join me LIVE for a shadow hearing in Chicago on Trump’s unlawful immigration actions.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
HAPPENING NOW: I’m participating in a hearing to discuss President Trump and ICE’s brutal and unconstitutional tactics happening in our community.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Members of Congress have the honor of nominating candidates to the United States Service Academies. My office is hosting a Military Service Academy Information Fair on Wednesday, November 5. For more information, visit my website.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Members of Congress have the honor of nominating candidates to the United States Service Academies. My office is hosting a Military Service Academy Information Fair on Wednesday, November 5. For more information, visit my website.
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My office is open and continues to help constituents with federal agencies. Visit my website to learn more.
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Help with a Federal Agency | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
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October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
My office is open and continues to help constituents with federal agencies. Visit my website to learn more.
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Earlier this week, I visited VNA Health Care in Villa Park. I heard their concerns about cuts to Medicaid, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program, and other federal programs that help our community.
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Earlier this week, I visited VNA Health Care in Villa Park. I heard their concerns about cuts to Medicaid, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program, and other federal programs that help our community.
HAPPENING NOW: I'm hosting a webinar with Democracy Forward to discuss the ongoing legal challenges against the Trump Administration.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
HAPPENING NOW: I'm hosting a webinar with Democracy Forward to discuss the ongoing legal challenges against the Trump Administration.
Join here: t.co/WUrjCzB1FK
Join here: t.co/WUrjCzB1FK
NEWS: I led 36 House Democrats in demanding President Trump end his tariff-fueled economic assault on soybean farmers.
Illinois is the largest soybean-producing state in the country. The president's tariffs are hurting farmers and causing the cost of living to soar.
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Illinois is the largest soybean-producing state in the country. The president's tariffs are hurting farmers and causing the cost of living to soar.
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Casten Leads 36 House Dems in Urging Trump to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
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October 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
NEWS: I led 36 House Democrats in demanding President Trump end his tariff-fueled economic assault on soybean farmers.
Illinois is the largest soybean-producing state in the country. The president's tariffs are hurting farmers and causing the cost of living to soar.
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Illinois is the largest soybean-producing state in the country. The president's tariffs are hurting farmers and causing the cost of living to soar.
casten.house.gov/media/press-...
The Trump Administration has emboldened ICE to use violent, unconstitutional tactics as an attempt to increase control and spread fear.
Illinoisans will not be intimidated.
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
Illinoisans will not be intimidated.
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
www.npr.org
October 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Trump Administration has emboldened ICE to use violent, unconstitutional tactics as an attempt to increase control and spread fear.
Illinoisans will not be intimidated.
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
Illinoisans will not be intimidated.
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
Tax credits set to expire at the end of the year may cause health care premiums to skyrocket.
Speaker Johnson could fix this and reopen the government, but he refuses to even ask House Republicans to show up for work.
Speaker Johnson could fix this and reopen the government, but he refuses to even ask House Republicans to show up for work.
October 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Tax credits set to expire at the end of the year may cause health care premiums to skyrocket.
Speaker Johnson could fix this and reopen the government, but he refuses to even ask House Republicans to show up for work.
Speaker Johnson could fix this and reopen the government, but he refuses to even ask House Republicans to show up for work.