Sean Casten
DDemocratIL-6 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone7
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency57
Avg: 55
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology45
Total Statements
15
Floor Speeches
30
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Foreign Policy: 5Defense: 4Education: 4Environment: 4Immigration: 4Civil Rights: 3Taxes: 3Healthcare: 3Trade: 3Veterans: 3Climate: 2Israel: 2Labor: 2Agriculture: 2Technology: 2
Speech Tone
Neutral: 38Bipartisan: 3Urgent: 3Ceremonial: 1
Statements (45)
Press Release2026-07-16
Casten Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency for Proxy Voting, Support Shareholder RightsPress Release2026-07-07
Casten Urges EU President von der Leyen to Maintain EU Methane Regulation StandardsPress Release2026-07-06
Casten, Whitesides, Levin Introduce Bill to Provide Climate Finance to Countries in the Global South While Reducing DebtFloor Speech2026-06-25Taxes
HAPPY SUMMERHAPPY SUMMER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H4253] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1340 HAPPY SUMMER (Mr.…
Press Release2026-06-23Gun Policy
New Casten Bill Strengthens Accountability for Adults Who Provide Harmful Access to Firearms to ChildrenFloor Speech2026-06-23HR9388HR9389
CONSTITUTIONAL.AUTHORITY STATEMENTCONSTITUTIONAL.AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H4207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-06-11
Casten, Salazar Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Crypto ATM ScamsPress Release2026-06-09
Casten Statement on the Reckless Republican BudgetPress Release2026-05-28BipartisanEducation
Casten, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Victims of Sexual Assault in Public SchoolsFloor Speech2026-05-19
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E466] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…
Floor Speech2026-05-14Civil Rights
THE SILENT AND THE SINGERS WILL BE HEARDTHE SILENT AND THE SINGERS WILL BE HEARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3462] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] THE…
Press Release2026-05-14
Casten, Meeks Demand Accountability for Crypto-Financing of Terrorist GroupsPress Release2026-05-12Transparency
Casten, Lieu Urge DOJ to Prosecute Insider Trading on Prediction Market PlatformsPress Release2026-04-30
Casten Urges Real Estate Industry to Provide Climate Risk Information to HomebuyersPress Release2026-04-22
Casten Proposes Measure to Protect Ballot Access for Overseas Service MembersPress Release2026-04-22Israel
Casten, Schakowsky Demand Trump Administration Prevent Displacement of Palestinians in West BankPress Release2026-04-21
Casten, Schakowsky, Beyer Reintroduce Energy Consumer Protection Act to Crack Down on Market ManipulationPress Release2026-04-20
Casten, Castro, Van Hollen, Kaine Demand Transparency from Trump Administration on United States-Venezuela Energy DealPress Release2026-04-07
Casten Statement on Trump Threat to Destroy a "Whole Civilization"Press Release2026-04-01Defense
Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure American Workforce Meets National Defense NeedsPress Release2026-03-20
Casten Hosts Roundtable to Highlight Sheldon Peck Homestead Historic SitePress Release2026-03-18Climate
Casten, Levin, SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Introduce the Energy Bills Relief ActPress Release2026-03-11
Casten, Van Hollen Push for Answers on Venezuelan Oil Proceeds in U.S. Treasury-Run AccountsPress Release2026-03-05Foreign Policy
Casten Votes to End Trump’s War with IranPress Release2026-03-05
Casten, Castro Propose Measure to Investigate Trump’s Questionable Handling of Venezuelan Oil MoneyPress Release2026-02-28Foreign PolicyDefense
Casten Statement on US Military Action in IranPress Release2026-02-26Environment
Casten Introduces Bill to Incentivize Utilities to Lower Costs for Ratepayers, Lower EmissionsFloor Speech2026-02-25CeremonialEconomyTaxesClimate
WINNERS OF THE GLOBAL ENERGY RACE ARE BEING DECIDEDWINNERS OF THE GLOBAL ENERGY RACE ARE BEING DECIDED Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2314-H2319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-02-23Foreign PolicyIsrael
Casten Introduces the Ceasefire Compliance Act to Bolster Accountability and Oversight of U.S. Weapons in Gaza and the West BankPress Release2026-02-22Labor
Casten Will Not Attend 2026 State of the UnionPress Release2026-02-20Veterans
Casten Thanks Veterans with Valentines Throughout IL-06Press Release2026-02-20
Casten Introduces Two Bills to Provide Insights Needed to Improve Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy BillsFloor Speech2026-02-11TradeEducation
RECOGNIZING SONDRA LAPOINTERECOGNIZING SONDRA LAPOINTE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H2174] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-02-04
Casten, Smith Introduce Bill to Mitigate Climate Risk in US Financial SystemPress Release2026-02-03Immigration
Casten Opposes Funding Bill Due To Lack of ICE ReformsPress Release2026-01-28
Casten, 12 House Dems Warn Oil Companies of Legal and Civil Risks of Venezuela MarketsFloor Speech2026-01-15UrgentCivil RightsHR2988HR1357
PROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACTPROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H897-H907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-01-08Immigration
HOLDING ICE ACCOUNTABLEHOLDING ICE ACCOUNTABLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H230-H231] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HOLDING ICE…
Floor Speech2025-04-30BipartisanHealthcare
NIH CUTS AFFECTING CANCER PATIENTSNIH CUTS AFFECTING CANCER PATIENTS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1737-H1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-04-30EnvironmentHousingHJRES89HJRES87
PROVIDING CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "CALIFORNIA STATE MOTOR VEHICLE AND…PROVIDING CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "CALIFORNIA STATE MOTOR VEHICLE AND ENGINE AND NONROAD ENGINE POLLUTION CONTROL... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…
Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-02-13UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentForeign Policy
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DISMANTLING OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTTRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DISMANTLING OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H695-H697] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-11
HOLDING THE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO A HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDHOLDING THE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO A HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARD Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6808-H6809] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-09-18UrgentCivil RightsHR5339HR4655
ROLL BACK ESG TO INCREASE RETIREMENT EARNINGS ACTROLL BACK ESG TO INCREASE RETIREMENT EARNINGS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5343-H5350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2023-09-26ImmigrationDefense
FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON YOUFOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON YOU Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Page H4471] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FOOL ME…