Rep. Sean Casten

Yesterday, ICE murdered an American citizen. The only way to prevent future horrors is to prosecute and ensure full accountability up the entire chain of command.

We need an energy policy that lowers costs and protects consumers. The Energy Bills Relief Act does exactly that.

The bad news is that clock is ticking to tackle rising energy costs and the climate crisis. The good news is that the solution is here. Expanded access to low-cost, reliable energy is good for our planet and good for your wallet. I introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act to do just that.

Today, I join my colleagues @RepCasten and @RepMikeLevin in introducing the Energy Bills Relief Act: a major legislative package to address rising energy costs. With electricity bills increasing as much as 13% under the Trump administration, America needs a new approach to energy — one that puts people over profits. This approach also includes my SITE Act, which will give FERC the authority to build interstate transmission lines, improving electricity accessibility and reliability.

We have the tools to power America with abundant, reliable, American-made clean energy. The missing link is a consumer-first energy policy. That's why SEEC's Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs @RepCasten & @RepMikeLevin introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act today.

NEWS: To address skyrocketing electricity costs, I led over 120 House Democrats, alongside Rep. Mike Levin, in introducing the Energy Bills Relief Act. This is a consumer-focused approach to energy policy that will lower costs, increase reliability, and ensure our electric grid can meet rising demand

NEWS: I’ve earned a 100% score from @LCVoters for my commitment to environmental policies this Congress.

Electricity rates are soaring across the country, and millions of families are struggling to pay their energy bills. @RepMikeLevin and I have a plan to lower energy costs, put the American people first, and expand access to reliable energy. Tune in tomorrow.

The president continues to make clear that he prioritizes higher prices over making life better for consumers. We need an energy policy that puts people first, not oil companies. politico.com/news/2026/03/1…

When Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee last month, he refused to explain where, how, or under what authority he is controlling funds from Venezuelan oil sales. Senator Chris Van Hollen and I are pushing for answers because the American people deserve transparency. casten.house.gov/media/press-re…

NEWS: According to the Joint Economic Committee, the president's tariffs will cost families more than $2500 this year. This is why I voted to repeal tariffs. Americans should not have to pay more because of the president's bad economic policy. abc7chicago.com/post/congressi…

I'm devastated by the tragic events at Old Dominion University and Temple Israel in Michigan. Everyone deserves to attend school, practice their faith, and live their beliefs without fear of being shot or attacked. We must end the scourge of gun violence and confront antisemitism and hate in every form.

During Women's History Month, I’m honoring the women who helped expand our democracy. Our district holds a special piece of that history, the first woman in Illinois to cast a ballot did so right here in Lombard. I was proud to visit an exhibit on this milestone last year at the Lombard Historical Society.

As Trump’s illegal war in Iran continues, violence in the West Bank is escalating in plain sight. Palestinians are being killed by armed settlers, and accountability remains rare. We cannot look away. The U.S. must use its leverage to demand that Israel stop settler violence. nytimes.com/2026/03/08/wor…

Before he joined the Trump Administration, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote that tariffs are inflationary. When he testified last month, I reminded him of his words. No matter how much he tries to deny it now, the president’s tariffs make life more expensive.

I’m incredibly proud to have recently secured over $11 million to address needs in our community. Federal investment is coming to every corner of the 6th Congressional District.

The president is doing everything he can to block access to affordable energy. He wants you to pay more so that his friends in the fossil fuel industry see larger profits. We need a consumer-focused energy policy that prioritizes lowering costs and increasing reliability. nytimes.com/2026/03/10/bus…

Donald Trump has prioritized chaos in Iran over making life better for the American people. If your cost of living is higher today than it was a week ago, you can thank the president. nytimes.com/2026/03/09/bus…

I’m honored to have received a 100% rating from the American Civil Liberties Union in recognition of my dedication to defending the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and federal law.

I’m happy to announce that applications for my Summer 2026 internship program have opened! College or graduate students, or recent graduates with ties to IL-06 are encouraged to learn more and apply at: casten.house.gov/services/inter…

Earlier this year, Donald Trump took control of Venezuelan oil assets without congressional approval. The Administration then moved $500 million from the first sale through Qatar with no transparency. I introduced a bill to investigate this shady deal because the public deserves answers.