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Legislation Introduced

Below is a list of highlighted legislation introduced and led by Sean Casten in the 118th Congress. A full list can be found here.

Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2024

This bill would amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to expand opportunities for families living in areas of high flood risk to access Federal assistance for voluntary relocation.

Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act

This bill would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voluntary food climate labeling program.

Vehicle Energy Performance Act

This bill would incentivize the purchase of efficient vehicles.

Mental Health in Aviation Act

This bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for aviators who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes.

Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act of 2024

Sean’s Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act of 2024 would require the EPA to publish a regular report detailing the carbon dioxide and methane emissions of US fossil fuel exports to help us better understand the impact of fossil fuels around the world.

Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act of 2024

Sean’s H.R. 9362 would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish rules to help each region of the country be able to import enough electricity to ensure reliable access should its own grid be damaged.

Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2024

The Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2024 would make information relating to mental health medication available to aviators so they can better understand the impact the medication will have on their career and, in certain cases, opt for similar medications that would not pose risks to their ability to pursue their careers.

Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act

Sean’s bipartisan Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act would see the EPA work with apparel manufacturers to develop a voluntary label with EPA-verified information relating to the carbon footprint of a product, allowing consumers to better understand the climate impact of the items they purchase.

REDUCE Act

Sean’s REDUCE Act would allow consumers to sell their energy reduction into federal wholesale markets by eliminating the ability for certain states to “opt out” of this system. The REDUCE Act would ultimately incentivize a more consistent use of energy throughout a 24-hour period.

Blockchain Integrity Act

Sean’s Blockchain Integrity Act would make it unlawful to handle, use, or transact with digital asset mixers, technology that enables bad actors to evade US sanctions, engage in human and drug trafficking, and other activities that violate US law.

Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act

This would create a program to encourage innovation that allows us to better detect and mitigate methane emissions, which is one of the leading contributors to global warming.

Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act of 2023

Our clean energy transition is dependent on long-distance transition lines that can transport electricity from where it is generated to where it can be used. Sean’s Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act of 2023 would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue rules to modernize and restructure our long-distance energy grid.

Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act

This bill empowers schools to uphold their students’ Title IX rights, making schools a safer place to learn and grow, free from sexual misconduct in the classroom.

Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023

Far too many teachers are expected to purchase classroom supplies without reimbursement. This legislation increases the tax deduction for educators for out-of-pocket classroom expenses from $250 to $1,000, and index the deduction to inflation to ensure it stays level with rising costs.

Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023

Sean’s Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act would prohibit courts from considering race, ethnicity, gender, or religion, or actual/perceived sexual orientation when calculating damages in civil lawsuits.

IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act

Sean’s IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act would create a free federal photo ID, ensuring that the 26 million Americans currently without an ID can open a bank account, obtain housing, and visit urgent care centers.

Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged)

Sean’s Period PROUD Act would help 22 million people living in poverty gain access to menstrual products.

Chief Risk Officer Enforcement and Accountability Act

This legislation ensures large banks employ a Chief Risk Officer to help mitigate future risk.

COVER Act of 2023

Sean’s bipartisan COVER Act provides a $5/acre crop insurance discount to farmers who plan cover crops, incentivizing this critical soil health practice.

Gun Trafficker Detection Act

In Illinois, far too many guns used in crimes come from out of state. To help slow down gun trafficking, Sean’s bill would require gun owners to report their firearm as lost or stolen within 48 hours.

People Over Petroleum Act

This bill would eliminate some of the most notable tax subsidies enjoyed by fossil fuel companies and instead use the funds to provide a $500 direct cash rebate to American consumers to help them pay their energy bills.

Pell Grant Sustainability Act

This legislation would index Pell Grants to inflation, helping making higher education more affordable for thousands of families.

ESP Family Leave Act

This bill would require that education support professions qualify for FMLA benefits without risk of losing their job.

Equal Voices Act

Up until 1911, the House of Representatives regularly expanded to account for a growing population. As a result of this practice ending, our government is far less representative than it should be. Sean’s bill would increase the size of the House by dividing the national population by the population of the least-populated state, thus ensuring that each representative represents a similarly-sized constituency, proportionally bringing the size of the House more in line with prior levels.

Restoring Judicial Separation of Powers Act

This bill restores the U.S. Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to align with Article III of the Constitution and creates a 13-judge multi-circuit panel that would be randomly chosen to hear cases involving the United States or a Federal agency, federal law, or the functions of executive orders.

House Judiciary Resolution 23

Sean introduced a resolution to require 12 Senators additional to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting, and for the addition of 12 Electors-at-large for President and Vice President that would cast their ballots for the candidates which won the national popular vote.