Rep. Sean Casten

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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.

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Time and again, I've heard from Americans struggling to afford a place to live. By increasing the housing supply and helping lower costs for families, this legislation represents a critical first step toward tackling our nation's housing affordability crisis.

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Data centers place significant strain on our electric grid, making it harder for consumers to access reliable, affordable energy.

The Energy Bills Relief Act ensures these large data centers pay their fair share and that consumers have a voice in energy policy decisions.

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This summer, my Republican colleagues are focused on making it harder for Americans to participate in elections and advancing an extreme budget reconciliation bill that cuts critical housing and energy protections for working families.

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Yesterday marked the official start of summer, and thanks to Donald Trump, households are paying on average 13% more compared to last year.

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This Juneteenth, as we commemorate the freedom of African Americans in this country, I remain committed to ensuring that freedom is protected for all.

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ICE continues to violate due process and ignore the laws of the communities they terrorize. This is exactly why I voted against handing them a $70 billion check without any oversight.

The rot within ICE runs deep. They are set on violating both Constitutional and human rights. Our community has suffered from the agency’s repeated and catastrophic failures. There must be accountability.
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Next weekend: You’re invited to celebrate the talented IL-06 artists who submitted entries to this year’s Congressional Art Competition!

The Congressional Art Competition Soiree will take place on Sunday, June 28th at the Willowbrook Community Resource Center. For more information, visit my website.

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America’s story should be one of expanding democracy, not restricting it. As our nation approaches its 250 anniversary, let us be reminded that our democracy works best when every community has fair representation.

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As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I’m working to strengthen consumer protections, combat fraud, improve financial stability, support survivors of domestic abuse, address climate-related financial risks, and expand access to clean energy investments.

This Congress, I've introduced legislation to protect consumers, hold bad actors accountable, and build a stronger, more resilient financial system for everyone.

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Behind every infrastructure project are the skilled workers and family-owned businesses that keep our economy moving.

I recently toured Runnion Equipment in Hodgkins to learn more about the challenges facing equipment dealers and technicians, from workforce shortages to rising costs, and to explore different ways we can strengthen career pathways into these high-demand fields.

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Thank you to the Uber drivers from across IL-06 who joined me for a roundtable discussion on affordability, safety, and transportation challenges affecting the community.

Conversations like these help me better understand the issues impacting workers and families across the district.

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Public Works Departments manage water and sewer systems, infrastructure, and essential community projects.

Last week, I visited the Public Works Department in Villa Park. I’m working to secure federal funding for their Twin Lakes Water Improvement Project, which will replace failing water main lines.

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Mary contacted my office after struggling to receive any correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service regarding her late mother's tax return.

After she reached out, my team worked directly with the IRS to resolve the issue and help secure her refund within two months. Navigating the loss of a loved one is difficult enough, and no one should have to face government bureaucracy and red tape on their own.

Are you having trouble with a federal agency? Reach out to my office, we're ready to help.

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Illinoisans have lost devastating sums of money to crypto-enabled fraud. Just last year, the FBI reported $333 million in losses due to crypto scams.

That’s why I’ve introduced the bipartisan Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act to strengthen consumer protections, increase transparency, and help prevent fraudsters from exploiting vulnerable Americans.

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Last night, I opposed the Republican plan to hand ICE $70 billion on top of the $140B they approved just last year. This money could have been used to:
- Lower the cost of health care
- Restore energy tax credits Republicans cut last year.
- Fund the National School Lunch Program

But for some reason, my Republican colleagues believe investing in the American people is wasteful.

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Speaker Johnson made it clear what Republicans are targeting: Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.

At the same time that he’s handing ICE with another $70 billion, Speaker Johnson wants to attack programs that actually help Americans.

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Handling the financial affairs of a loved one after their passing is a necessary and important responsibility. So when a constituent in Chicago reached out to my office for help retrieving their relative’s income tax returns, our office stepped in. We helped guide them through the process of securing the decedent's final tax refund to get the case resolved and provide the family closure.

Are you having trouble with a federal agency? Reach out to my office to see if we can help.

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During his campaign, the president promised he would not drive the United States into a war. He said "years of chaos will be over."

We are 102 days into his war with Iran. Now, all of a sudden, he claims he never made those promises.

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Third time isn’t the charm for Congressional Republicans.

They keep trying to pass a massive ICE funding bill that misses the mark. This bill does nothing to lower housing costs, energy bills, or healthcare expenses. Instead, it just hands more money to ICE.

We only have about five legislative weeks left before the August recess. I want to vote on bills that actually help the American people with their everyday struggles. Sadly, my Republican colleagues feel otherwise.

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You’re invited to stop by the Congressional Art Competition Soiree on Sunday, June 28 from 1-2pm at the Willowbrook Community Resource Center to celebrate the students who participated in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.

The art exhibit is open to the public, and all are welcome.