Sean Casten

Democrat Representative of Illinois's 6th district

Representative
Illinois, district 6
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Illinois, district 6
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Illinois, district 6
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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@RepCasten

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House Terms

November 23, 1971 (52 years old)

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Born in Dublin, Ireland, to American parents and raised in New York
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in molecular biology and biochemistry from Middlebury College and a Master of Engineering Management and a Master of Science in biochemical engineering from Dartmouth College
Worked as a scientist at the Tufts University School of Medicine before entering the business sector
Served as president and CEO of Turbosteam Corporation and later co-founded Recycled Energy Development (RED) with his father
Involved in crafting legislation for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through market forces
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, defeating a six-term incumbent Republican
Successfully reelected in 2020 and 2022, the latter after a redistricting challenge
Has a voting record that aligns closely with President Joe Biden's stated position
Focuses on energy policy and climate change, serving on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Introduced bills related to energy policy, including the Climate Risk Disclosure Act and the End Oil and Gas Subsidies Act
Advocated for increased visibility and resources for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Supports the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
Voted for lowering the voting age to 16 and is an outspoken supporter of abortion rights
Voted against the removal of U.S. troops from Syria in 2023
Co-sponsored bills aimed at restructuring Congress and the judicial branches to make them more representative
Supported a resolution in favor of Israel following the 2023 Hamas attack
Holds committee assignments in the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Member of several caucuses, including the New Democrat Coalition and the Congressional Freethought Caucus
Married with one deceased child and does not identify with any religion