Congressman Sean Casten and Senator Dick Durbin request the FDA maintain its food processing division in Illinois, citing collaboration benefits.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten and Senator Dick Durbin, along with other Illinois congressional members, have urged FDA Commissioner Marty Makary to keep the FDA Division of Food Processing Science and Technology in Illinois. They express concerns that relocating this division to Washington, D.C., would harm food safety efforts by disrupting collaborations with local institutions.
The lawmakers emphasize that the Illinois Institute of Technology's Institute for Food Safety and Health is vital for food safety research and innovation. They argue that the partnership among the FDA, academia, and industry has proven effective in responding to food safety crises and maintaining public health.
The letter sent to the FDA highlights achievements of the Illinois-based collaboration and requests that operations remain in the state to continue fostering these critical relationships.
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Sean Casten Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Sean Casten is worth $4.0M, as of September 26th, 2025. This is the 188th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Sean Casten Bill Proposals
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- H.R.5424: To support communities that host transmission lines and to promote conservation and recreation, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5222: ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act
- H.R.4394: the CODE Act of 2025
- H.R.4161: Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025
- H.R.4125: Equal Voices Act
- H.R.4124: Restoring Judicial Separation of Powers Act
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Sean Casten Fundraising
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Casten disclosed $245.9K of spending. This was the 211th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
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