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Delivering Commonsense Solutions for the 6th District
Candidate positionSean Casten represents Illinois’ 6th Congressional District located in the Chicago suburbs. Sean is committed to building a brighter, more affordable, and sustainable future.
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Sean Casten represents Illinois’ 6th Congressional District located in the Chicago suburbs. Sean is committed to building a brighter, more affordable, and sustainable future.
Sean has created jobs here in the district and across America
Candidate positionIn 2007, Sean moved to Illinois to co-found Recycled Energy Development, LLC (RED), with the mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the recovery of otherwise wasted energy.
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In 2007, Sean moved to Illinois to co-found Recycled Energy Development, LLC (RED), with the mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the recovery of otherwise wasted energy.
Where Sean stands on the issues that matter most
Candidate positionOn the Issues Immigration Reform
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Candidate positionSean believes that our most fundamental responsibility as a nation is to provide access to a world-class public education for every child, regardless of race, religion, economic status, or zip code. We must commit to providing universal early childhood education and ensure that all students have access to a top-quality elementary, middle, and high school, as well as trade school and higher education opportunities.
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Sean believes that our most fundamental responsibility as a nation is to provide access to a world-class public education for every child, regardless of race, religion, economic status, or zip code. We must commit to providing universal early childhood education and ensure that all students have access to a top-quality elementary, middle, and high school, as well as trade school and higher education opportunities.
Immigration Reform
Candidate positionThe Trump Administration’s weaponization of the Executive Branch to disregard Constitutional Rights and aggressively pursue a mass deportation agenda endangers both the safety and dignity of our community. Sean believes the Legislative Branch must act as a check on the Administration’s lawlessness and use every oversight power available to protect the rights of all within our country.
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The Trump Administration’s weaponization of the Executive Branch to disregard Constitutional Rights and aggressively pursue a mass deportation agenda endangers both the safety and dignity of our community. Sean believes the Legislative Branch must act as a check on the Administration’s lawlessness and use every oversight power available to protect the rights of all within our country.
Delivering Commonsense Solutions for the 6th District
Candidate positionSince taking office, he has introduced and co-sponsored legislation in support of lowering costs, creating jobs, affirming women’s rights, protecting our seniors, and advocating for clean energy.
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Since taking office, he has introduced and co-sponsored legislation in support of lowering costs, creating jobs, affirming women’s rights, protecting our seniors, and advocating for clean energy.
Sean is committed to building a brighter, more affordable, and sustainable future
Candidate positionAs one of Congress’s experts on climate change and clean energy, Sean was a key author of the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in American history. Sean believes that we have prioritized energy companies and their profits for far too long. We must shift this approach and put American consumers first. That is the key to expanding access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy sources.
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As one of Congress’s experts on climate change and clean energy, Sean was a key author of the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in American history. Sean believes that we have prioritized energy companies and their profits for far too long. We must shift this approach and put American consumers first. That is the key to expanding access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy sources.
Where Sean stands on the issues that matter most
Candidate positionOn the Issues Jobs and Growing Our Economy
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Candidate positionIntroduced legislation that would ensure Pell Grants keep up with the cost of inflation.
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Introduced legislation that would ensure Pell Grants keep up with the cost of inflation.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionIllinois residents are experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand through increased energy demands for home heating and cooling, more frequent extreme weather, rising home insurance premiums due to climate-related disasters, disrupted growing seasons, and threats to our treasured natural landscapes and ecosystems.
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Illinois residents are experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand through increased energy demands for home heating and cooling, more frequent extreme weather, rising home insurance premiums due to climate-related disasters, disrupted growing seasons, and threats to our treasured natural landscapes and ecosystems.
Immigration Reform
Candidate positionSean supports comprehensive immigration reform and finding pathways to citizenship, but he adamantly opposes the Trump Administration’s cruel and inhumane policies that aim to deport individuals without regard for due process.
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Sean supports comprehensive immigration reform and finding pathways to citizenship, but he adamantly opposes the Trump Administration’s cruel and inhumane policies that aim to deport individuals without regard for due process.
Delivering Commonsense Solutions for the 6th District
Candidate positionOn the Issues Energy and Climate Policy
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Where Sean stands on the issues that matter most
Candidate positionOn the Issues LGBTQ Rights
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Candidate positionIntroduced bipartisan legislation to require accreditation institutions to take action to protect students from sudden school closures.
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Introduced bipartisan legislation to require accreditation institutions to take action to protect students from sudden school closures.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionAs a Congressman, scientist, and clean energy entrepreneur, Sean’s mission is to combat the climate crisis and protect our planet for future generations. Sean has championed high-impact, market-based climate change legislation as Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, Vice Chair of the Sustainable Environment and Energy Coalition (SEEC), and former member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and House Science, Space and Technology Committee.
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As a Congressman, scientist, and clean energy entrepreneur, Sean’s mission is to combat the climate crisis and protect our planet for future generations. Sean has championed high-impact, market-based climate change legislation as Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, Vice Chair of the Sustainable Environment and Energy Coalition (SEEC), and former member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and House Science, Space and Technology Committee.
Immigration Reform
Candidate positionDemanding a meeting with Russell Hott, the Chicago Field Director for ICE, alongside other Illinois Democratic Members to ensure Congress can conduct oversight of the Broadview ICE Facility and Operation Midway Blitz.
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Demanding a meeting with Russell Hott, the Chicago Field Director for ICE, alongside other Illinois Democratic Members to ensure Congress can conduct oversight of the Broadview ICE Facility and Operation Midway Blitz.
Where Sean stands on the issues that matter most
Candidate positionOn the Issues The Right to Vote
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Candidate positionIntroduced legislation with Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to ensure educational support professionals can access benefits through the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Introduced legislation with Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to ensure educational support professionals can access benefits through the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionSean is the lead author of the Cheap Energy Act, a consumer-focused approach to US energy policy. He believes that, for far too long, we have prioritized energy companies and their profits. We must shift this approach, and put American consumers first. That is the key to expanding access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy sources.
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Sean is the lead author of the Cheap Energy Act, a consumer-focused approach to US energy policy. He believes that, for far too long, we have prioritized energy companies and their profits. We must shift this approach, and put American consumers first. That is the key to expanding access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy sources.
Immigration Reform
Candidate positionCosponsoring the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, which prohibits immigration enforcement agents within 1,000 feet of places such as schools, health care facilities, and places of worship.
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Cosponsoring the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, which prohibits immigration enforcement agents within 1,000 feet of places such as schools, health care facilities, and places of worship.
Where Sean stands on the issues that matter most
Candidate positionOn the Issues Veterans Policy
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Candidate positionCosponsored legislation that addresses bullying in elementary and secondary schools and ensures local education agencies create and implement anti-bullying policies.
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Cosponsored legislation that addresses bullying in elementary and secondary schools and ensures local education agencies create and implement anti-bullying policies.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionSecured $505 million for clean energy battery storage to help increase the reliability and resilience of the electrical grid.
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Secured $505 million for clean energy battery storage to help increase the reliability and resilience of the electrical grid.
Immigration Reform
Candidate positionIn Congress, Sean has supported immigration reform by: Cosponsoring the American Dream and Promise Act, which would create a pathway to citizenship for DREAMERS and those with Temporary Protected Status because they cannot safely return to their country of origin. Cosponsoring the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act, which would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enact safety and hygiene standards for individuals in their care. Voting for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act which establishes a program for agricultural workers in the U.S., along with their spouses and children, to earn permanent legal status through continued agricultural employment and ensuring the stabilization and preservation of our agricultural and rural heritage” Cosponsoring a resolution to express that the U.S. House of Representatives is committed to keeping the United States open to those lawfully seeking refuge and asylum regardless of their race or country of origin and condemning white supremacy. Cosponsoring the U.S. Citizenship Act which establishes a new, modernized immigration system and provides pathways to citizenship for immigrants who contribute to our economy.
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In Congress, Sean has supported immigration reform by: Cosponsoring the American Dream and Promise Act, which would create a pathway to citizenship for DREAMERS and those with Temporary Protected Status because they cannot safely return to their country of origin. Cosponsoring the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act, which would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enact safety and hygiene standards for individuals in their care. Voting for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act which establishes a program for agricultural workers in the U.S., along with their spouses and children, to earn permanent legal status through continued agricultural employment and ensuring the stabilization and preservation of our agricultural and rural heritage” Cosponsoring a resolution to express that the U.S. House of Representatives is committed to keeping the United States open to those lawfully seeking refuge and asylum regardless of their race or country of origin and condemning white supremacy. Cosponsoring the U.S. Citizenship Act which establishes a new, modernized immigration system and provides pathways to citizenship for immigrants who contribute to our economy.
Where Sean stands on the issues that matter most
Candidate positionOn the Issues Women's Reproductive Rights
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Candidate positionIntroduced the Gun Trafficker Detention Act which would create a requirement for gun owners to report if their guns were stolen or lost within 48 hours.
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Introduced the Gun Trafficker Detention Act which would create a requirement for gun owners to report if their guns were stolen or lost within 48 hours.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionChampioned clean energy provisions that were signed into law to require 10% of existing and future military installations to reach net zero emissions by 2035.
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Championed clean energy provisions that were signed into law to require 10% of existing and future military installations to reach net zero emissions by 2035.
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Candidate positionCosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban which would outlaw weapons of war such as semi-automatic guns with military-style features.
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Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban which would outlaw weapons of war such as semi-automatic guns with military-style features.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionThe Climate Risk Disclosure Act to require public companies to disclose their financial and business risks related to climate change.
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The Climate Risk Disclosure Act to require public companies to disclose their financial and business risks related to climate change.
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Candidate positionSean believes that everyone has a right to universal high quality, affordable health care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) took a big step toward universal health care by providing more than 20 million additional Americans with access to affordable insurance and by protecting 5.4 million Illinoisans living with pre-existing conditions. However, the work is not done. We need to protect and strengthen the ACA by ensuring that all Americans have health insurance and fix flaws in the health insurance marketplace to make sure insurance options remain available and affordable.
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Sean believes that everyone has a right to universal high quality, affordable health care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) took a big step toward universal health care by providing more than 20 million additional Americans with access to affordable insurance and by protecting 5.4 million Illinoisans living with pre-existing conditions. However, the work is not done. We need to protect and strengthen the ACA by ensuring that all Americans have health insurance and fix flaws in the health insurance marketplace to make sure insurance options remain available and affordable.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionThe Exported Carbon Emissions Act to allow us to better track the carbon dioxide and methane emissions caused by exporting liquefied natural gas to other countries.
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The Exported Carbon Emissions Act to allow us to better track the carbon dioxide and methane emissions caused by exporting liquefied natural gas to other countries.
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Candidate positionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean worked to pass the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP increased ACA subsidies and helped folks pay for insurance through the marketplace. As a result, approximately 130,500 uninsured Illinoisans were eligible for assistance. President Biden signed the ARP into law in 2021.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean worked to pass the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP increased ACA subsidies and helped folks pay for insurance through the marketplace. As a result, approximately 130,500 uninsured Illinoisans were eligible for assistance. President Biden signed the ARP into law in 2021.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionAs the former CEO of two successful clean energy companies, Sean knows that we can lower carbon emissions and create jobs — because he’s done it. Sean believes that the United States must use the power of competitive markets to encourage energy innovation and create clean energy jobs.
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As the former CEO of two successful clean energy companies, Sean knows that we can lower carbon emissions and create jobs — because he’s done it. Sean believes that the United States must use the power of competitive markets to encourage energy innovation and create clean energy jobs.
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Candidate positionSean strongly supports expanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and making these tax credits permanent. He has co-sponsored legislation in support of making these tax credits permanent and has taken steps in the U.S. House of Representative to force a vote on extending these ACA credits to protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans.
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Sean strongly supports expanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and making these tax credits permanent. He has co-sponsored legislation in support of making these tax credits permanent and has taken steps in the U.S. House of Representative to force a vote on extending these ACA credits to protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans.
Energy and Climate Policy
Candidate positionThe good news is that fixing many existing environmental policies doesn’t require political conflict — it requires electing experts who understand the issues and can reach across the political divide. Sean is committed to following the facts and working with leaders on both sides of the aisle to build our country’s clean energy infrastructure and keep America as the top innovator in a rapidly growing sector of the global economy.
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The good news is that fixing many existing environmental policies doesn’t require political conflict — it requires electing experts who understand the issues and can reach across the political divide. Sean is committed to following the facts and working with leaders on both sides of the aisle to build our country’s clean energy infrastructure and keep America as the top innovator in a rapidly growing sector of the global economy.
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Candidate positionIntroduced the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act to prohibit name-brand companies from preventing generic drug manufactures from putting their products on the market.
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Introduced the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act to prohibit name-brand companies from preventing generic drug manufactures from putting their products on the market.
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Candidate positionCosponsored the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act to make insurance more affordable for low- and middle-income families, enshrine protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and stop Republicans attacking the ACA and driving up costs and the number of uninsured Americans
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Cosponsored the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act to make insurance more affordable for low- and middle-income families, enshrine protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and stop Republicans attacking the ACA and driving up costs and the number of uninsured Americans
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Candidate positionIntroduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatment to require Medicare Part D plans to cover drugs that treat COVID without cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other utilization management barriers.
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Introduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatment to require Medicare Part D plans to cover drugs that treat COVID without cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other utilization management barriers.
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Candidate positionCosponsored the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to fill gaps in existing legislation in support of Black maternal health by addressing all aspects of health, expanding eligibility for programs such as WIC, and increasing research into maternal health disparities.
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Cosponsored the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to fill gaps in existing legislation in support of Black maternal health by addressing all aspects of health, expanding eligibility for programs such as WIC, and increasing research into maternal health disparities.
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Candidate positionCosponsored the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act to give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, stop drug companies from charging Americans more than other countries for the same medication, to create a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and more.
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Cosponsored the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act to give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, stop drug companies from charging Americans more than other countries for the same medication, to create a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and more.
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Candidate positionCosponsored the CONNECT for Health Act to permanently expand Medicare access to telehealth services.
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Cosponsored the CONNECT for Health Act to permanently expand Medicare access to telehealth services.
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Candidate positionSean has heard from constituents across the district about the strain health care costs put on families. He believes that we can have higher quality health care at a lower price by building on the ACA and increasing competition in the insurance marketplace.
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Sean has heard from constituents across the district about the strain health care costs put on families. He believes that we can have higher quality health care at a lower price by building on the ACA and increasing competition in the insurance marketplace.
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Candidate positionSean continues to advocate for the protection of the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies that President Trump is attempting to dismantle in his attacks on American institutions. He continues to fight to protect the DOE and the millions of children this critical department serves.
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Sean continues to advocate for the protection of the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies that President Trump is attempting to dismantle in his attacks on American institutions. He continues to fight to protect the DOE and the millions of children this critical department serves.
Immigration Reform
Candidate positionSean firmly opposes Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” and believes it is an example of the Administration’s authoritarian overreach. Sean has spoken out against the unacceptable conditions at the Broadview ICE Facility and has worked with other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to shed light on the ongoing constitutional violations occurring at the detention center.
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Sean firmly opposes Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” and believes it is an example of the Administration’s authoritarian overreach. Sean has spoken out against the unacceptable conditions at the Broadview ICE Facility and has worked with other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to shed light on the ongoing constitutional violations occurring at the detention center.
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Candidate positionCosponsored the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act which includes provisions to protect children from unsecured firearms such as requiring education programs and safe firearm storage.
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Cosponsored the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act which includes provisions to protect children from unsecured firearms such as requiring education programs and safe firearm storage.