NEWS: I have introduced legislation that would ban the use of US-origin weapons in Gaza and the West Bank if Israel violates the October 10, 2025, ceasefire agreement and 20-point plan, annexes the West Bank or Gaza, or fails to combat settler violence against Palestinians. (1/2)
NEWS: The Supreme Court has ruled that the president’s inflation-driving tariffs are illegal.
This is welcome news for those of us who care about making life more affordable and ending needless price increases.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/supreme-court-tariffs
I’m excited to see this federal funding come to the 6th District, as Sutherland Elementary is turning its greenspace into a new artificial turf field. This is a worthy investment in our students and our community.
https://www.beverlyreview.net/news/community_news/article_b465a2d0-988a-4d39-8f72-af0e483adcf4.html
The Chairman is remiss not to mention that sports bets account for 90% of the trading volumes on these platforms. Congress never intended for the CFTC to oversee what is effectively nationwide sports betting, nor to interfere with state and tribal governments' authority to regulate gambling.
Earlier this month, I was honored to recognize an incredible constituent on the House floor.
Sondra LaPointe is a 7th grade social studies teacher at Westview Middle School in Willowbrook, Illinois, and she is making a real difference in the lives of our future leaders.
People like Sondra make our country better every single day. We owe teachers an enormous thanks.
Americans have seen a surge in prices on groceries, utilities, and life under the Trump Administration.
Last week, I was proud to vote to terminate Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Tariffs drive inflation, and we have to put an end to the president’s attacks on our economy.
https://buff.ly/RFLoHUd
Today, I honor and recognize the life of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson.
A proud Chicagoan and a tireless champion for justice, Rev. Jackson devoted his life to advancing civil rights, economic opportunity, and human dignity for all. His impact on our city and our nation is immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
Thank you for spreading the love! This year, my office received over 2,700 cards from across the district to remind our veterans how appreciated they are this Valentine’s Day.
Whether you sent one card or five, you helped make a real difference, and my office wishes you a very Happy Valentine’s Day!
The Trump Administration is attacking your right to breathe clean air. The science is clear. Climate change is an existential threat to our species. Limiting our ability to regulate pollution serves only to doom the only planet we have to pass on to our children.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/climate/what-to-know-epa-endangerment-finding.html
I always say that IL-06 is home to the most talented individuals, and hearing from Olympian speed skater Sarah Warren was proof of that. Her story, her grit, and her commitment to representing the district show exactly what makes our community so special.
The rot within the Department of Homeland Security starts at the top. Kristi Noem must go.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/us/chicago-border-patrol-shooting-video-evidence
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exists to protect Americans. The Trump Administration’s efforts to sideline the agency hurts families and their pocketbooks.
As families across the U.S. face rising housing costs and a severe shortage of affordable homes, I was proud to help pass the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a bipartisan bill to make homeownership more attainable for everyday Americans.
This bill represents an important first step toward addressing our nation’s affordable housing crisis.
I introduced the Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act to help federal regulators address the growing financial risks climate change poses to everyday Americans.
Read more at http://casten.house.gov.
There's still time to sign up for my Democracy Forward webinar tomorrow evening. Join me as I address the legal challenges against the Trump Administration.
https://ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_OT546VE_TL-nbspafZR06g#/registration
January was a busy month, and I’m proud to share what I’ve been working on for the people of Illinois’ 6th District. I look forward to continuing this work throughout the year.
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Our government should be more representative of the American people. In a recent Vox interview, I talked about my bill to increase the size of the House, and what we can do to make sure every community has a real voice in Congress.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhQGHY44XPM