Micah C. Lasher

• ✓Supports a large expansion of federal child care funding

“Massively expand federal investment in child care.”

What this means for youFamilies paying for child care could see lower costs if federal funding grows. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports medicare for All or a similar universal health plan

“Push to pass Medicare for All, or a similar plan that ensures universal care.”

What this means for youA universal plan would cover everyone through a public program, paid for through taxes. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports diplomacy and de-escalation
• ✓Supports military action only as a last resort

“Prioritize diplomacy, de-escalation, and long-term stability, with military action only as a last resort with clear objectives and accountability.”

What this means for youHe would push for negotiations and limits on military action. Congress controls war funding, but the President directs military operations.

• ✓Supports repealing recent federal tax cuts for high earners
• ✓Supports restoring safety-net programs that were cut

“Repeal Trump’s tax breaks to the rich and restore devastating cuts to the social safety net.”

What this means for youHigh earners would pay more federal tax, and programs like food and health assistance would get more funding. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports abolishing ICE

“Fight to abolish ICE.”

What this means for youHe would vote to eliminate the federal immigration enforcement agency in its current form. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports the Women's Health Protection Act, restoring abortion rights nationwide

“Fight to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act to restore abortion rights nationwide.”

What this means for youThe bill would make abortion legally protected in every state. In New York, abortion is already protected by state law.

• ✓Supports universal background checks for all gun sales and transfers

“Vote for universal background checks for all gun sales and transfers.”

What this means for youPrivate gun sales would require a background check, as licensed dealer sales already do. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

• ✓Supports a national pause on building new data centers until environmental and cost safeguards are in place

“Support a national moratorium on the construction of new data centers while lawmakers ensure they will not destroy our environment or spike costs.”

What this means for youNew AI data center construction would stop nationwide during the pause. The goal is to prevent higher energy bills and environmental harm.

• ✓Supports laws that quickly and sharply cut carbon emissions

“Support legislation to quickly and dramatically curb carbon emissions.”

What this means for youExpect votes for strict federal emissions limits on power plants, vehicles and industry. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.