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Sean Casten

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Sean Thomas Casten is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 6th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Casten has focused on issues such as climate change, renewable energy, and public safety during his time in office. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices. Casten's background in business and science informs his legislative priorities, particularly in areas related to energy and environmental policy.

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★ Featured Quote

June 11, 2026

I have not decided whether to concede, ’cause I think I got robbed.

— Sean Casten

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  1. Families across America are struggling with ever-increasing energy prices.2 sources2026levin.house.gov
Jun 8, 2026

The Energy Bills Relief Act is a consumer-focused approach that prioritizes expanding access to low-cost, clean energy.

levin.house.gov
May 31, 2026

It’s time to change that. The Energy Bills Relief Act is a consumer-focused approach that prioritizes expanding access to low-cost, clean energy.

levin.house.gov
May 27, 2026

Electricity prices have skyrocketed under the Trump Administration due to policies that protect fossil fuel companies at the expense of consumers.

schakowsky.house.gov
May 27, 2026

Families across America are struggling with ever-increasing energy prices.

levin.house.gov
Jul 17, 2025

The convicted felon I am referring to is the guy who ran Binance and not the President, but he is seeking a Presidential pardon. Mr. Speaker, the GENIUS Act sets the stage for an exponential crisis and allows the President to continue…

govinfo.gov
Jul 17, 2025

The goal really simply is to make our skies safer and make our pilots safer. That's it.

cbsnews.com
Jul 3, 2025

A functioning House leadership team would work the members, make changes as necessary and bring this bill to the floor once they knew they could pass it.

msnbc.com
Jun 23, 2025

No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the U.S. without the approval of Congress.

commondreams.org
Jun 22, 2025

This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.

huffpost.com
Jun 22, 2025

This is not about the merits of Iran's nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the U.S. without the approval of Congress.

commondreams.org
Jun 17, 2025

I’m profoundly disappointed that the DOJ has refused to respond to my demand.

thenation.com
Jun 17, 2025

President Trump’s cryptocurrency business ventures are incredibly alarming and raise countless legal questions.

thenation.com
May 6, 2025

There is going to be a massive financial crisis driven by crypto.

thenation.com
May 6, 2025

If your goal is to launder money, these bills are set up really well to do it.

thenation.com
May 6, 2025

I didn’t find a single Democrat who disagreed with me that this CRA was terrible policy.

thenation.com
May 6, 2025

You should be asking me hard questions about that, right? It’s insane.

thenation.com
Apr 27, 2025

I think we’re moving from incoherent to directed anger.

cnn.com
Mar 20, 2025

They should try actually fighting for once. They should try to actually be the opposition party.

cnn.com
Feb 22, 2025

The actions that Musk and his IT goons have taken, they're illegal.

cbsnews.com
Feb 15, 2025

In three weeks, the public mood has gone from apathy to fear to anger. And I think the next thing in that cycle is action.

cnn.com
Feb 15, 2025

Part of our job right now as Democrats in Washington inside of this is to be Churchillian, very clear-eyed about what the stakes of this moment are.

cnn.com
Feb 15, 2025

It only took 50 days for Hitler to destroy democracy in Germany.

cnn.com
Feb 11, 2025

I thank the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Moore) for her remarks. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Turner).

govinfo.gov
Feb 11, 2025

They are worse than useless. And they are putting every American at risk.

alternet.org

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