Dupage Policy Journal

Rep. Sean Casten has recently shared his thoughts and actions concerning artificial intelligence's role in governmental efficiency and issues related to taxpayer data accessibility. Casten, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois's 6th District since 2019, replaced previous member Peter Roskam. Here is a detailed account of his recent statements on Twitter.

On April 11, 2025, Casten tweeted regarding a Joint Economic Committee hearing. He emphasized the potential of AI as a tool for the government to save money and improve efficiency. However, he cautioned against using AI as a justification for cutting services and laying off federal employees, referencing actions by Elon Musk and DOGE as examples.

Later the same day, on April 11, 2025, Casten posted another tweet providing a link with more information regarding a letter he sent in February. This post indicates continuity and transparency in the actions he took earlier in the year.

In a subsequent tweet from April 11, 2025, he elaborated on leading over 150 Members of Congress in an initiative. This effort consisted of a letter addressed to the Treasury Department, questioning Elon Musk's access to taxpayer data. Casten expressed disappointment with the response received, which he feels failed to address the raised concerns. Consequently, he mentioned filing a discharge petition to pursue the matter further.

Sean Casten, 51, having been born in Dublin, Ireland in 1971, and currently residing in Downers Grove, holds a BA from Middlebury College, which he obtained in 1993.