Illinois' 6th Congressional District
Recent News About Illinois' 6th Congressional District
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Casten Celebrates Anniversary of Ira, Calls for Permitting and Transmission Reform
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has released the following statement celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act being signed into law:
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Casten Questions Paypal Over Launch of New Stablecoin
On August 14, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) sent a letter to PayPal following the announcement of their new stablecoin, PayPal USD. In the letter, Rep. Casten asks questions seeking clarification on how PayPal and Paxos intend to issue the stablecoin while avoiding the mistakes of previous failed stablecoins, prioritizing consumer protections, and safeguarding our financial system.
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Casten, Meng Introduce Bill To Expand Access To Menstrual Products
On July 6, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced the Period PROUD (Providing Resources to Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023 to expand accessibility to menstrual products for those with limited access.
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Sustainable Investment Caucus Hosts Roundtable Discussion With Il State Treasurer, Maryland Comptroller, Us Sif
Last week, U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Juan Vargas (CA-52), co-chairs of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, hosted a roundtable discussion for Members of Congress featuring Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs, Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and US SIF Managing Director Bryan McGannon.
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Casten Introduces Bill to Require Chief Risk Officer at Big Banks in Wake of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Chief Risk Officer Enforcement and Accountability Act, legislation to codify Federal Reserve rules requiring that large banks have a Chief Risk Officer and increase notification requirements and public transparency when the position is vacant.
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Casten Statement on June 18th Shooting in Willowbrook, Illinois
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten released the following statement regarding the shooting in Willowbrook, Illinois on June 18th:
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Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Democratic Members of Illinois Delegation Again Urge Census Bureau to Correct Illinois Undercount in Its Ongoing Population Estimates
Following up on their previous letter and meeting with Census Bureau Director, the lawmakers emphasized the repercussions of undercounting Illinoisans
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Casten Votes to Raise Debt Limit, Calls for Permitting Reform
Washington, D.C. —On May 31, 2023, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation that raises the debt limit until 2025.
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Casten Votes to Raise Debt Limit, Calls for Permitting Reform
Washington, D.C.- On May 31, 2023, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation that raises the debt limit until 2025.
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Casten Statement on Lack of Transmission in Debt Ceiling Package
Washington, D.C. — On May 31, 2023, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding the lack of meaningful electricity transmission measures in the Fiscal Responsibility Act:
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Casten Votes Against H.R. 467, Calls for Comprehensive Legislation to Address the Opioid Crisis
On May 25, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten released the following statement after voting against H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Ac.
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Casten Introduces Bipartisan Cover Act to Boost Soil Health and Align Crop Insurance With Risk Mitigation Practices
On May 18, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Elissa Slotkin (MI-07), and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act with original co-sponsor Representative Mike Bost (IL-12). This bill will provide a $5/acre crop insurance discount to farmers who plant cover crops to incentivize this important soil health practice, building on the federal Pandemic Cover Crop Program.
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Seec Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-chairs Sean Casten and Mike Levin Statement on Biden Permitting Reform Priorities
On May 10, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, Reps. Sean Casten (IL) and Mike Levin (CA) released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s recently announced priorities for permitting reform
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Sustainable Investment Caucus Statement on Oversight Esg Hearing
On May 10, U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Juan Vargas (CA-52), co-chairs of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, released the following statement regarding the Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing entitled “ESG Part I: An Examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices with Attorneys General”:
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Casten, Spanberger Introduce Legislation to Combat Use of Dangerous Gun Modifications
Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced legislation to combat the increased use and proliferation of dangerous gun conversion devices.
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Seec Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-chairs Sean Casten and Mike Levin Release Discussion Draft of Transmission Permitting Reform Legislation
On April 27, 2023, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, Reps. Sean Casten (IL) and Mike Levin (CA), released a discussion draft of the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration (CETA) Act.
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Pekau: ‘I would denounce a library introducing kids to straight sex by holding a burlesque show’
GOP candidate for Illinois 6th Congressional District Keith Pekau noted his disdain for a Downers Grove Public Library event.
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Op-ed: We need commonsense lawmaking to help our job creators and small businesses
As a Mayor and congressional candidate focused on improving the economy and creating jobs, I’ve been shocked to see how state legislative leaders have been callously disregarding the current economic crisis and continuing to pass legislation that harms our job creators in Illinois.
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Casten takes heat over ‘666’ photo
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is taking a ribbing for a photo of him and two supporters each holding up six fingers.
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From South Cook News
Casten Introduces The Housing Efficiency Standards Act
Legislation would modernize energy efficiency requirements to reduce emissions and combat the climate crisis