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Happy Pride Month! LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, and I will always fight back against attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.

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Donald Trump’s budget bill would impact the health and well-being of the 130,479 people who rely on Medicaid in IL-06. Shame on Speaker Johnson for lying to the American people. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

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Last month, Republicans worked through the dead of night to make it harder for their constituents to access cheaper, more reliable energy.

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Need help with a federal agency? Our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. Check out my website to learn more. casten.house.gov/services/hel...

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We can’t ignore the growing threat of climate change. We can tackle this challenge head on by reducing emissions while expanding access to cheaper, more reliable energy sources. www.cbsnews.com/news/climate...

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Earlier this month, I visited Jack’s West End in La Grange with the La Grange Business Association to celebrate Small Business Month. I heard how tariffs and other actions from the Trump Administration are impacting businesses in our district.

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Today, we honor those who lost their lives while fighting for our country. We must recognize their service by working to preserve liberty and democracy every day.

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NEWS: On Monday, June 2, I'm hosting a town hall at St. Xavier University at 6:00 pm. Attendees must RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/saint-xavi...

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Financial institutions and investment companies have abandoned their commitments to combat climate change amidst growing political pressure from the Trump Administration. Last week, I demanded explanations for their reversal on climate commitments. casten.house.gov/media/press-...

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If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. Check out my website to learn more. casten.house.gov/services/hel...

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President Trump auctioned off a private dinner with him to the top buyers of his cryptocurrency token, dozens of which are foreign nationals. I'm demanding that the Department of Justice investigate whether this dinner violates federal bribery laws or the emoluments clause of the Constitution.

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Around 2am last night, I spoke about how House Republicans are giving a bailout to companies that can't compete because they don't want you to have access to cheap energy. Why 2am? They know this is a bad bill and hope you don't learn about it, so they called for debate and a vote overnight.

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This week, House Republicans worked almost exclusively in the middle of the night to pass a bill they hope you don't hear about. I voted HELL NO because this bill guts Medicaid and food assistance, all in the name of a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans. casten.house.gov/media/press-...

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I strongly condemn the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two Israeli embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. Antisemitism and hatred have no place in America. My heart goes out to the families of the victims and to the entire Jewish community.

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I'm at the Capitol & will be there overnight. House Republicans will try to pass a bill to strip Americans of their health care. They're holding this vote in the middle of the night because they don't want you to know about it. I'm voting HELL NO. www.politico.com/live-updates...

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The House Republican budget bill would make it harder for Americans to access cheaper, more reliable sources of energy. I testified today in support of my amendment to make sure we prioritize American consumers over energy producers.

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Last weekend, my office kicked off our 2025 STEM Scholars Program! I enjoyed meeting them and learned about what they are looking forward to learning this summer.

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It’s 4am and I’m at the Capitol. House Republicans are working in the middle of the night to pass their bill to strip millions of people of their health care and give Elon Musk and Donald Trump a tax cut. I’m here to testify in defense of my amendments to protect your access to cheap energy.

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It’s 4am and I’m at the Capitol. House Republicans are working in the middle of the night to pass their bill to strip millions of people of their health care and give Elon Musk and Donald Trump a tax cut. I’m here to testify in defense of my amendments to protect your access to cheap energy.

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Earlier this year, the National Institutes of Health terminated more than a dozen grants that support the health and well-being of members of our community. Listen to learn more.

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House Republicans are working to rip health care away from working Americans, while providing even larger tax breaks to billionaires. I’m voting NO on any legislation that cuts Medicaid. apnews.com/article/repu...

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Last weekend, I joined the Chicago River Day Cleanup in Crestwood. This annual cleanup event improves water quality and public spaces in our district.

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Medicaid benefits all of us. If Congress passes Speaker Johnson's proposal to dismantle the program, it will affect each and every American. All so that Donald Trump can get a tax cut.

submitted 21 days ago • 15 comments

Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Vice Ranking Member @casten.house.gov, and 39 Democratic Members sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of leading U.S. financial institutions calling them out for abandoning their previous commitments to address the growing climate crisis. | tinyurl.com/azfcrca7

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Last month, my office hosted a Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony in Worth. We owe our veterans the highest level of appreciation for their heroic service.

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Happy Small Business Month! I recently visited Jack’s West End in La Grange with members of the La Grange Business Association. I heard first-hand how tariffs are impacting businesses in our community and the value that small businesses add to our district.

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My office works with federal agencies to solve constituent inquiries. To see how we can assist you, visit my website: casten.house.gov/services/hel...

submitted 21 days ago • 2 comments

Medicaid benefits all of us. If Congress passes Speaker Johnson's proposal to dismantle the program, it will affect each and every American. All so that Donald Trump can get a tax cut.

submitted 21 days ago • 15 comments

Cutting Medicaid will cause Americans to die. This is not hyperbole. This budget proposal is despicable. All so that Donald Trump can get a tax cut. thehill.com/policy/healt...

submitted 22 days ago • 17 comments

Happy Lilac Time, Lombard! We are so fortunate to have such an impressive collection of lilacs in our district. Come check it out!

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May is Mental Health Month. I partnered up with Rep. Pete Stauber to introduce two bipartisan bills to improve access to health care for pilots and air traffic controllers. Read more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...

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I led 22 House Democrats to sound the alarm on how President Trump’s inhumane immigration policies have increased the cost of living for Americans. Learn more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...

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Families in our community rely on Medicaid programs - like Early Intervention - to support their children. Hear one story.

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NEWS: According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, the Republican Medicaid proposals would take health care coverage away from millions of Americans. I'm voting No on any legislation that cuts Medicaid. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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In today’s FSC hearing, I pressed Treasury Secretary Bessent on Elon Musk’s hack of the Treasury Department payment systems. Sec. Bessent conveniently avoided the truth in his responses to my questions. THREAD 🧵 1/

submitted 27 days ago • 11 comments

My office works hard to help constituents navigate federal agencies. To see how we can assist you, visit my website: casten.house.gov/services/hel...

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In today’s FSC hearing, I pressed Treasury Secretary Bessent on Elon Musk’s hack of the Treasury Department payment systems. Sec. Bessent conveniently avoided the truth in his responses to my questions. THREAD 🧵 1/

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Organizations in our community rely on FEMA nonprofit grants to stay safe from bad actors. Any pause in grant funding results in chaos and fear for community members.

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The Trump Administration has effectively halted the National Climate Assessment (NCA), a congressionally mandated report on the impacts of climate change on the United States. Pretending climate change isn’t real isn’t just foolish, it’s dangerous and puts American lives at risk. Read my statement:

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NEWS: I've signed a discharge petition to help force a vote on a special rule to ensure that Medicaid and food assistance programs cannot be cut in order to provide a tax break to people like Elon Musk. Read more: democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...

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This week is National Public Service Recognition Week. Federal employees keep our country running and deserve to be appreciated every day.

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