119th Congress
Sean Casten
Representative, IL-6, Illinois
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- November 23, 1971 (age 54)
- In Congress
- House since 2019
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 97%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-4561
- Website
- casten.house.gov
Committees
- Financial Services
- Joint Economic Committee
Who Is Sean Casten?
Sean Casten is a Democratic representative from IL-6 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2019. Born November 23, 1971, Casten is 54. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Casten voted on 310 and missed 0. Casten voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Casten sponsored 50 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Sean Casten Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Sean Casten Sponsored
- Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act of 2026 (H.R. 10539, In Committee)
- Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026 (H.R. 10488, In Committee)
- Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026 (H.R. 10425, In Committee)
- Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R. 2592, In Committee)
- Multi-Class Stock Company Voting Transparency Act. (H.R. 9732, In Committee)
- Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026 (H.R. 9399, In Committee)
- Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act (H.R. 9268, In Committee)
- Military VOTE Act (H.R. 8441, In Committee)
- DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026 (H.R. 8133, In Committee)
- Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977, In Committee)
- Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act (H.R. 7819, In Committee)
- SURGE Act of 2026 (H.R. 7729, In Committee)
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- Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026 (H.R. 7645, In Committee)
- METRIC Act (H.R. 7607, In Committee)
- Powering Productivity Act (H.R. 7606, In Committee)
- Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026 (H.R. 7246, In Committee)
- Recognizing the schools selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025 and celebrating the history of the Blue Ribbon Schools Program. (H.Res. 961, Introduced)
- FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act of 2025 (H.R. 6378, In Committee)
- Grid Research and Development Act (H.R. 6177, In Committee)
- Electricity Transmission Scorecard Act (H.R. 6176, In Committee)
- Energizing Our Communities Act (H.R. 5424, In Committee)
- ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act (H.R. 5222, In Committee)
- Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 (H.R. 2591, Passed the House)
- the CODE Act of 2025 (H.R. 4394, In Committee)
- Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025 (H.R. 4161, In Committee)
- Equal Voices Act (H.R. 4125, In Committee)
- Restoring Judicial Separation of Powers Act (H.R. 4124, In Committee)
- Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected using a national popular vote, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice-President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote. (H.J.Res. 102, In Committee)
- Financial Empowerment and Protection Act (H.R. 4096, In Committee)
- Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025 (H.R. 2823, In Committee)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to prohibit unlawful access to the payment system of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 250, Introduced)
- GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025 (H.R. 2413, In Committee)
- Tradeable Energy Performance Standards Act (H.R. 2177, In Committee)
- Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025 (H.R. 2105, In Committee)
- Chief Risk Officer Enforcement and Accountability Act (H.R. 1910, In Committee)
- Pell Grant Sustainability Act (H.R. 1666, In Committee)
- Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act (H.R. 1557, In Committee)
- IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act (H.R. 1457, In Committee)
- Gun Trafficker Detection Act (H.R. 1456, In Committee)
- Vehicle Energy Performance Act of 2025 (H.R. 1293, In Committee)
- Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act (H.R. 1239, In Committee)
- Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2025 (H.R. 1054, In Committee)
- Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025 (H.R. 922, In Committee)
- Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act (H.R. 848, In Committee)
- Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act (H.R. 752, In Committee)
- REDUCE Act (H.R. 604, In Committee)
- Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act of 2025 (H.R. 603, In Committee)
- End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2025 (H.R. 383, In Committee)
- Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act of 2025 (H.R. 382, In Committee)
- LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 (H.R. 381, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Casten spoke on the floor 26 times on 24 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, July 22, 2026, 471 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
This amendment would give the Secretary of Defense sweeping discretion to grant the highest level of security clearances to an unlimited number of investment professionals without any contract, mission, or defined purpose.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 25, 2026, 218 wordsHappy Summer
Happy summer. It is time to fire up the grill, fire up the air conditioner, and book some road trips, if you can afford to fuel them.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 14, 2026, 431 wordsThe Silent and the Singers Will Be Heard
What are we going to say to men in robes who are angry about the outcome of the Civil War?
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 25, 2026, 2,453 wordsWinners of the Global Energy Race Are Being Decided
Families across America are struggling with ever-increasing energy prices.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 11, 2026, 197 wordsRecognizing Sondra Lapointe
I rise today to recognize Sandra LaPointe, a seventh grade teacher at Westview Hills Middle School in Willowbrook, Illinois.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 15, 2026, 513 wordsProtecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
I am going to be honest. I cannot believe we are still engaged in this anticapitalist doublespeak; but if my Republican colleagues are going to keep bringing bills to the floor to destroy the fabric of our market-based economy, I am going to keep standing up for it.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 8, 2026, 154 wordsHolding ICE Accountable
Yesterday ICE murdered an American citizen. Renee Good was a wife and a mother who has now become ICE's latest victim. To those at DHS and in this Chamber who have created and rewarded a culture of murder, I ask the same question that God asked Cain:…
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 17, 2025, 199 wordsGun Violence Tragedies
Over the weekend, two different countries experienced gun violence tragedies. In one they targeted a Hanukkah celebration, and at another they targeted students in an engineering classroom.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 1, 2025, 481 wordsDeveloping and Empowering Our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025
I also rise in support of H.R. 4429, the Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act, or DEAL Act, which is a critical bill to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and capital formation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, November 20, 2025, 612 wordsUnlocking Our Domestic Lng Potential Act of 2025
My colleague just said that to vote against this bill means you haven't studied the energy industry.
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- Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 (House, September 8, 2025)
- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (House, July 17, 2025)
- Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (House, July 17, 2025)
- Crypto Used by Criminals and Corrupt Politicians (House, July 16, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Medicaid Benefits All of Us (House, May 14, 2025)
- NIH Cuts Affecting Cancer Patients (House, April 30, 2025)
- 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... (House, April 30, 2025)
- Fired by President Trump (House, February 26, 2025)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
- Trump Administration's Dismantling of the Federal Government (House, February 13, 2025)
- Addressing the Hack of U.S. Treasury Payment Systems (House, February 11, 2025)
- Protecting American Energy Production Act (House, February 7, 2025)
- Supporting Federal Workers (House, February 5, 2025)
- International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (House, February 4, 2025)
- Prepare to Be Amazed (House, January 23, 2025)
Illinois in Congress →
- Tammy Duckworth (D, Senate)
- Richard J. Durbin (D, Senate)
- Mike Bost (R, House)
- Nikki Budzinski (D, House)
- Danny K. Davis (D, House)
- Bill Foster (D, House)
- Jesús G. "Chuy" GarcÃa (D, House)
- Jonathan L. Jackson (D, House)
- Robin L. Kelly (D, House)
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D, House)
- Darin LaHood (R, House)
- Mary E. Miller (R, House)
- Mike Quigley (D, House)
- Delia C. Ramirez (D, House)
- Janice D. Schakowsky (D, House)
- Bradley Scott Schneider (D, House)
- Eric Sorensen (D, House)
- Lauren Underwood (D, House)
Questions About Sean Casten
Is Sean Casten still in Congress?
Yes. Sean Casten is serving as representative from IL-6 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Sean Casten?
Sean Casten is a Democrat.
When is Sean Casten up for reelection?
Casten's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Sean Casten?
Sean Casten was born November 23, 1971 and is 54.
How often does Sean Casten vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Casten voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.
What committees is Sean Casten on?
House Committee on Financial Services; Joint Economic Committee.