

Representative Sean Casten has served as the U.S. representative for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District since 2018. He is the first Democrat to represent the district since 1949. Before coming to Congress, Rep. Casten worked as a clean energy consultant and as CEO of the Turbostream Corporation, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping to lead the way forward on climate change. He has taken that same spirit of activism to Congress, where he sits on the House Financial Services Committee as a member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions. He has targeted overpriced prescription drugs, worked to stop insurance companies from selling junk healthcare plans, and protected those with preexisting conditions. Rep. Casten is also committed to protecting access to reproductive healthcare and has worked on legislation to help reduce the gender pay gap. Rep. Casten understands the special relationship between Israel and the United States and supports continued aid for Israel and a two-state solution. He co-sponsored House Resolution 326, which reaffirmed congressional support for a two-state solution. JDCA endorsed Rep. Casten in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.