Illinois' 6th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 6th Congressional District
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Casten Votes for the ‘Moving Forward Act’ to Improve America’s Infrastructure
Package modernizes energy infrastructure for a clean energy future, includes Casten’s Promoting Grid Storage Act
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Casten Priorities Included in the Select Committee’s Climate Crisis Report
Congressman’s proposals would deploy clean energy, fund research into lowering industrial emissions, and more
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Casten Votes to Strengthen and Expand the Affordable Care Act
While the administration continues to sabotage healthcare, the Congressman supports the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act
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Casten Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in June Medical Services v. Russo, striking down a Louisiana abortion law that unconstitutionally restricted women’s access to care
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From Kane County Reporter
Casten Statement on the Justice in Policing Act
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for the Justice in Policing Act, legislation to reimagine the culture of policing in America with unprecedented reforms to curb police brutality, end racial profiling, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement and build greater trust between law enforcement and our communities.
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From McHenry Times
Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook
Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) joined Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and 42 Members of Congress in a letter to Facebook Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, calling on the company to address the proliferation of hate speech and white supremacy across the platform, in addition to a lack of diversity within the company.
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From Lake County Gazette
REMINDER IL-06 Small Businesses: PPP Loan Application Deadline Due June 30th
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) reminded small businesses in Illinois’ 6th District of the June 30th application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Casten Urges House Appropriations Committee to Include Climate Priorities in Funding Bill
Illinois' 6th Congressional District issued the following announcement on June 23.Original source can be found here.
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Casten, Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges Small Business Administration To Approve State’s Economic Injury Declaration
U.S.Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) and members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza supporting Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s request for a SBA Economic Injury Declaration for qualifying counties in Illinois amid occurrences of looting, arson, and rioting of small businesses across the State. Earlier this month, Governor Pritzker issued a State Disaster Proclamation for Cook and contiguous counties that experienced the highest frequency of damage reports.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Casten Statement on Ongoing Protests Following George Floyd’s Death
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement following the death of George Floyd and a week marked by nationwide protests calling for changes in systemic racial inequities, police brutality, and injustice.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Casten Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Risk Financial System As Oil and Gas Markets Face Turmoil
On Friday, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced H.R. 7046, a bill to mitigate systemic risk to the financial system due to increased volatility in oil gas prices and the subsequent impacts to exploration and production (E&P) company balance sheets.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Casten, Dingell, Stevens, & Davids Demand Support for Frontline Public Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Aid Package
While Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell says States should be Forced to File for Bankruptcy, Midwest Democrats are Fighting for Critical Aid that State and Local Governments Need to Pay Healthcare Workers, Police, Firefighters, Teachers and Others
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Casten Arranges Opportunity for Local Mayors to Make Their Case for Federal Funding for Local Governments Directly to Majority Leader Hoyer
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) hosted a Zoom video conference with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and 30 local leaders from IL-06 including County Board Chairs, Village Presidents, and City Mayors to discuss the need to prioritize state and local funding in the next coronavirus emergency funding package.
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From Lake County Gazette
Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster, Schneider, Underwood Ask EPA to Issue Stronger Standards For ETO Emissions
Letter also calls for inspections of Medline and Vantage facilities in Lake County
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Ives sets sights on GOP bid in 6th Congressional District
Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R. Wheaton), who narrowly lost her bid to unseat then Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary just over a year ago, is back in the political spotlight after announcing her run in the 6th Congressional District.