Sean Casten
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The saved record holds 393 recorded votes by Sean Casten, from 2019 to 2026.
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116th Congress, 2019 and 2020
63 Yes · 1 No on 64 laws of this Congress.
What this member says about laws and orders
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From this member’s press releases
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5 excerpts
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
Casten Opposes Funding Bill Due To Lack of ICE Reforms
“Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted against H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, and released the following statement:”
- Unleashing American EnergyJuly 16, 2025
Casten, 16 House Democrats FOIA Request EPA for Info on Employee Firings, Rollbacks
“Executive Order 14154: EO 14154, “Unleashing American Energy,” requires EPA and other Agencies to suspend, revise, or rescind “…all existing regulations, orders, guidance documents, policies, settlements, consent orders and any other actions…” that impose an undue burden on the “development and use” of fossil fuels, critical minerals, and other energy sources that do not include wind, solar power, or electric”
- Declaring a National Energy EmergencyJuly 16, 2025
Casten, 16 House Democrats FOIA Request EPA for Info on Employee Firings, Rollbacks
“Executive Order 14156: The Clean Water Act authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the permitting of projects that may pollute wetlands or other waters during emergency situations that result in “…an unacceptable hazard to life, a significant loss of property, or an immediate, unforeseen, and significant economic hardship…” (33 C.F.R. 325.2(e)). Executive Order (EO) 14156, “Declaring a National”
- Protecting the American People Against InvasionApril 30, 2025
Casten, 22 House Democrats Highlight Economic Turmoil Caused by Trump’s Immigration Policies
“You also issued the Executive Order “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” which directs a strict enforcement-first version of immigration policy, enlisting all departments to prioritize it above their own work, aiding the Department of Homeland Security in enforcing deportation and criminalization of immigrants. Your focus on deportation, rather than appropriate adjudication with regard to each immigrant’s unique circumstances, counters”
- Unleashing American EnergyMarch 18, 2025
Casten, 109 House Democrats Demand GAO Track Federal Fund Disbursement Delays
“The Trump Administration’s disruptive January 20, 2025 Executive Order 14154 sowed chaos and confusion across the country for Federal funding recipients, and the Administration’s subsequent actions, such as the clarifying guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in memorandum M-25-11 on January 21, 2025, the notice of court order distributed by the Department of Justice on February”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $11,094,500 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate IL City of Palos 80th Ave Pump UpgradesEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| Elmhurst University | Public Law 119-74 | Elmhurst University's Health Sciences Research EquipmentDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $950,000 |
| Village of Glen Ellyn | Public Law 119-75 | Village of Glen Ellyn Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | IL | $2,000,000 |
| City of Countryside | Public Law 119-75 | City of Countryside Public Works FacilityDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $250,000 |
| Worth Park District | Public Law 119-75 | Worth Park District Park InfrastructureDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $302,500 |
| Village of Willowbrook | Public Law 119-75 | 75th Street Water Main ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $850,000 |
| DuPage Water Commission | Public Law 119-75 | DuPage Regional Source Water Project: Electric Supply and Grid ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $500,000 |
| Westmont Park District | Public Law 119-75 | Ty Warner Park Permeable Paver Parking LotDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $500,000 |
| City of Palos Hills | Public Law 119-75 | City of Palos Hills Reservoir RehabilitationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $1,200,000 |
| Board of Education of the City of Chicago | Public Law 119-75 | Sutherland Elementary School Outdoor SpaceDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $1,000,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Palos Park | Public Law 119-75 | Main Pump Station ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $500,000 |
| DuPage County Health Department | Public Law 119-75 | Residential Group Homes Energy Efficiency ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $600,000 |
| Salt Creek Sanitary District | Public Law 119-75 | Salt Creek Sanitary District Wastewater Treatment PlantDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $850,000 |
| Village of Lombard | Public Law 119-75 | Village of Lombard Underground InfrastructureDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $250,000 |
| Village of Crestwood | Public Law 119-75 | Carriage Lane Water Main ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $250,000 |
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Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: castenforcongress.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of CASTEN FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 8 pages of castenforcongress.com saved on October 8, 2026. 7 state positions on issues.From a secondary source
Online ads
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CASTEN FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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