No one should fear showing up to work and no child should ever have to witness this downright evil act. I continue to advocate for the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act to ensure our schools and child care centers remain safe spaces and free from this kind of cruelty. 19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...

NEWS: I led 27 House Democrats in opposing President Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, who was convicted of violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. Read more: casten.house.gov/media/press-...

Share holiday greetings with seniors through my office's Holiday Card Drive! This year, my office will be collecting cards to share with local senior facilities in IL-06. Mail or drop off your cards by Monday, December 1 to 200 W 22nd St, Suite 229, Lombard, IL 60148.

TOMORROW: My office will be hosting a U.S. Military Service Academy Information Fair at 6:30 pm at the Elmhurst Public Library. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/military-s...

Open enrollment through www.healthcare.gov has officially begun. Thousands of Illinoisans will be faced with impossible decisions about their health insurance, all because Republicans would rather keep the government shut down than extend critical tax credits.

President Trump’s decision to only partially fund SNAP is cruel. Instead of using the full USDA contingency fund, President Trump has chosen to starve children and families across the country. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

NEXT WEEK: My office is hosting a Military Service Academy Information Fair. For more information and to register, visit: casten.house.gov/services/mil...

The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for middle and high school students to practice and showcase their coding skills. Today is the deadline to register. Learn more: casten.house.gov/congressiona...

For the first time in American history, SNAP funding will lapse on November 1. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will have their food assistance benefits ripped away. This number includes veterans, children, and families. President Trump is choosing to let Americans starve.

Earlier this month, I joined a discussion about flood mitigation with Lyons Township and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

Not using contingency funds to keep SNAP going is a policy choice. President Trump has decided to take food assistance away from 42 million Americans. southwestregionalpublishing.com/2025/10/26/c...

My Lombard and Washington, D.C. offices are accepting applications for my Spring 2026 internship program! College students, recent graduates, and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications will close on November 30, 2025. For more information, visit: casten.house.gov/services/int...

Last week, I raised the alarm about ICE's complete disregard for constitutional rights at the Broadview facility. Watch here:

Over 1,900,000 Illinoisans benefit from SNAP benefits. I joined 212 House Democrats in demanding USDA use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown. Read more: hayes.house.gov/_cache/files...

First Amendment rights don’t stop at the gates of the Broadview ICE Facility. Local religious leaders, like Sister JoAnn Persch, are trying to peacefully provide religious services to detainees, but are being denied for political reasons. This is shameful. www.wbez.org/immigration/...

The deadline for the Congressional App Challenge is next week! For more information and to register, visit: casten.house.gov/congressiona...

HAPPENING NOW: I’m participating in a hearing to discuss President Trump and ICE’s brutal and unconstitutional tactics happening in our community. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

Members of Congress have the honor of nominating candidates to the United States Service Academies. My office is hosting a Military Service Academy Information Fair on Wednesday, November 5. For more information, visit my website. casten.house.gov/services/mil...

My office is open and continues to help constituents with federal agencies. Visit my website to learn more. casten.house.gov/services/hel...

Earlier this week, I visited VNA Health Care in Villa Park. I heard their concerns about cuts to Medicaid, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program, and other federal programs that help our community.

HAPPENING NOW: I'm hosting a webinar with Democracy Forward to discuss the ongoing legal challenges against the Trump Administration. Join here: t.co/WUrjCzB1FK

NEWS: I led 36 House Democrats in demanding President Trump end his tariff-fueled economic assault on soybean farmers. Illinois is the largest soybean-producing state in the country. The president's tariffs are hurting farmers and causing the cost of living to soar. casten.house.gov/media/press-...

The Trump Administration has emboldened ICE to use violent, unconstitutional tactics as an attempt to increase control and spread fear. Illinoisans will not be intimidated. www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...

Tax credits set to expire at the end of the year may cause health care premiums to skyrocket. Speaker Johnson could fix this and reopen the government, but he refuses to even ask House Republicans to show up for work.

TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: If you were illegally fired and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, the Oversight Committee Democratic whistleblower tip line is open. All whistleblowers are federally protected. oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-...

On July 3rd, Speaker Johnson called the House into session unexpectedly to pass Trump's Budget Betrayal, which gutted Medicaid. It's been 104 days since then. The House has only been in session for 19 of those days. Speaker Johnson refuses to call the House into session and reopen the government.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the significant contributions of our Hispanic and Latino neighbors. Earlier this month, I visited Toro Construction in Orland Park and JP Architects in Oak Lawn to tour their facilities and hear about their business challenges.

As the Trump shutdown continues, air traffic controllers received partial paychecks today. They risk missing their next one. Speaker Johnson could end this shutdown and ensure these workers get paid, but instead has kept the House in recess since September 19th. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/g...

The Trump-led shutdown does not require the administration to fire anyone. But illegally firing federal employees for political reasons and without concern for the impact on the American people is how President Trump has treated dedicated civil servants since day 1. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

My statement on the peace deal in Gaza:

Speaker Johnson knows what it takes to reopen the government, but he refuses to do it. He will not negotiate. He will not let the House return to session. Speaker Johnson chose to shut down the government because he believes you should pay more to see a doctor.

My office remains open and ready to assist constituents. If you have questions about the government shutdown, visit my website or call my office. casten.house.gov/shutdown2025

TONIGHT: My Tele-Town Hall begins at 6:30 pm CT. Dial 833-708-2162 or visit casten.house.gov/Live to join.

NEWS: The Trump Administration has canceled $8 billion in projects that were set to lower electricity costs for Americans and increase grid reliability. I led 163 House Democrats in demanding that these projects be immediately reinstated. casten.house.gov/media/press-...

TOMORROW: Join my Tele-Town Hall at 6:30 pm CT. Bring your questions about the government shutdown and what’s happening in Washington.

This is a brazen and authoritarian violation of our state sovereignty. It is an attempt to bully and intimidate Illinoisans. There is no need for military troops on the ground in Illinois. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/05/p...

Have questions about what a government shutdown means for you? Check out my FAQ: casten.house.gov/shutdown2025

Why is the government shut down? Because Donald Trump wants you to pay more to go to the doctor and Mike Johnson wants to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.

This is an important effort from the Oversight Committee. I've heard from a lot of people in the 6th District who are concerned about these messages. The Trump Administration is blatantly violating the law to deny blame for their government shutdown. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/o...

I've heard from people in our community wondering what a government shutdown means for them. Check out my shutdown FAQ here: casten.house.gov/shutdown2025

President Trump and Congressional Republicans would rather shut down the government than work across the aisle to protect health care for Americans. We deserve better than this. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Speaker Johnson canceled House votes this week because he'd rather shut down the government than negotiate with Democrats. I'm in DC to work towards a government funding package that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people.

Operation Midway Blitz is using authoritarian tactics to intimidate and bully Chicagoland communities. I’m demanding answers about how the Department of Homeland Security has skirted or outright violated due process and other constitutional requirements. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Earlier this month, I joined Outreach House for a grand opening at their new location in Lombard. The Outreach House provides food assistance for families in need in our community.

As a Member of Congress, I have the honor of nominating candidates to the United States Service Academies. Visit my website to view eligibility requirements and to learn more. casten.house.gov/ser.../milit...

Today, SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force's @casten.house.gov & @levin.house.gov unveiled the Cheap Energy Act, a comprehensive approach to lowering American consumers’ energy costs. The cheapest, most reliable forms of energy are also the cleanest. seec.house.gov/media/press-...

NEWS: I've just released the Cheap Energy Agenda with @levin.house.gov. This is our plan to lower energy costs for Americans by expanding access to cheap and reliable energy. heatmap.news/politics/ene...

Whether it’s the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the VA, or getting a passport renewed, my office can help you navigate problems with federal agencies. casten.house.gov/services/hel...

Illinois’ first 24-hour library is officially open in Palos Hills! Congratulations to the Green Hills Public Library District on this amazing news, which will make library materials even more accessible for the community. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/20/s...

The 2025 Congressional App Challenge application is open! The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Check out my website to learn more. casten.house.gov/congressiona...