Rep. Landsman has consistently voted pro-environment and pro-democracy since taking office in 2023. He has joined the voting rights caucus and secured $14.5M for infrastructure projects in Southwest Ohio.
Environment
- 100% pro-environment voting record in the House, according to the League of Conservation Voters, Based on positions of equitable sustainability, centering justice in environmental work.
- Launched Federal Funding database - a tool to help local orgs, governments, nonprofits and stakeholders “search for, identify and apply for more than 1,000 federal funding opportunities” including the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- While on Cincinnati City Council, pushed to strengthen the Green Cincinnati Plan, initiative created by the city to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and present dozens of strategies to make the city more sustainable, including a goal of switching to 100% renewable energy for municipal buildings by 2025.
Public Health
- Joined the Pro-Choice House Caucus in Feb 2023.
- Landsman introduced his first bill in 2023 to cap insulin prices for children - the Making Insulin Affordable for all Children Act would cap costs at $35 per month for insulin products (given they are covered by private health plans or Medicaid).
Democracy
- Member of the voting rights caucus
- Endorsed legislation that includes the Postage Free Ballot Act, Securing America’s Federal Elections (SAFE) Act, For the People Act, and the Voting Rights Advancement Act.
- Launched the bipartisan What Works Caucus - goal: evaluate programs and policies for best results and shift federal dollars to programs that are effective.
Consumer Rights
- Introduced Employing Veterans to Feed America Act to increase employment opportunities for veterans in the Dept. of Agriculture.
- Participated in a Raise the Wage Ohio Event in Cincinnati - supports raising Ohio’s minimum wage to $15/hr, protecting vulnerable workers and providing a steady livable income.
- 90% pro-union vote record according to the AFL-CIO scorecard