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The Coast News: Congressman Levin discusses pandemic response with San Diego Veterans Affairs director
REGION - Medical treatment and financial assistance for veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic were the main focuses for Rep. Mike Levin's (D-San Juan Capistrano) April 8 virtual town hall. Since March, Levin has been hosting weekly virtual town hall discussions every Wednesday with local health professionals from the 49th district. Throughout his town halls, Levin has maintained that there are currently two related crises happening right now: the public health crisis and the financial … Continue Reading
March 10, 2020
City News Service: Rep. Levin Slams Lack Of Enforcement Of Sober-Living Homes Law
Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point, Monday said it was “unacceptable” that the Department of Justice has not found a single case to prosecute under a 2018 law that cracks down on the illegal recruiting of patients for sober-living facilities. “President (Donald) Trump, to his credit, signed it into law in October 2018,” Levin said of the law that prohibits what critics call “body or patient brokering.” The law prohibits the recruiting of patients for rehab homes for finder’s fees in a … Continue Reading
February 26, 2020
San Clemente Times: State SOS Padilla, Rep. Levin Talk New Voting System, Voter Fraud, Census
Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) sat alongside California Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Saddleback College to discuss election reform, voting rights and the 2020 Census. The town hall shed light on Orange County’s transition toward the Voter’s Choice Act for the presidential primary election on March 3. Under the new election model, every registered voter should automatically receive their ballot by mail and have options for how to return their ballot. Voters can either … Continue Reading
February 24, 2020
Times of San Diego: Rep. Levin Warns Constituents of Fraudulent Census Mailings
Rep. Mike Levin warned Monday that deceptive letters disguised as U.S. Census Bureau documents are being sent to voters in the 49th District. Levin, a Democrat, said misleading documents use terms like “2020 Congressional District Census” and “do not destroy, official document,” but they are actually sent by the Republican National Committee to solicit personal information and donations. “The official 2020 U.S. Census is a critically important endeavor — required by our Constitution — to … Continue Reading
February 21, 2020
Del Mar Times: Levin, local leaders discuss federal funding for bluff stabilization
After his wife, daughter and sister-in-law died in a bluff collapse last summer, Encinitas resident Pat Davis joined the many local voices calling for federal funding to combat the erosion, sea level rise and other environmental factors that caused it. He and U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, marked the recent allocation of the first $400,000 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during a Feb. 21 news conference at Grandview Beach in Encinitas, steps away from the fatal collapse. … Continue Reading
February 20, 2020
San Clemente Times: San Clemente Gets Federal Funding for Shoreline Project
More than $500,000 in federal funding will come to San Clemente to help complete the design phase of an ongoing sand replenishment project, Rep. Mike Levin, D-CA, announced last week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will allocate $505,000 in federal funding for the Planning, Engineering and Design phase of the San Clemente Shoreline Project, which is meant to mitigate beach erosion and protect the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor. The project, a press release from … Continue Reading
February 19, 2020
Orange County Register: Decades-long project to fortify San Clemente shoreline gets $505,000 funding boost
A two-decades-long plan to bring more sand to San Clemente’s depleted shoreline has received a $505,000 boost from the federal government. “It’s good news,” said Tom Bonigut, public works director for Orange County’s southernmost city. “We’ve been losing (the beach) over the years. All the long-timers see the change. It’s important for our identity as a beach community, and as a driver for tourism and revenue.” Funding was announced last week by U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D, Dana … Continue Reading
February 06, 2020
The Coast News: Father, husband of bluff collapse victims visits D.C. with Levin
REGION — Tragedy struck six months ago on Aug. 2, 2019, when three people were killed in a bluff collapse at Grandview Beach in Encinitas. Those three people were Julie Davis, Anne Clave and Elizabeth Cox, the wife, daughter and sister-in-law, respectively, of Dr. Pat Davis of Encinitas. On Feb. 4, Davis attended President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address as the guest of Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano). Together, Davis and Levin hope to emphasize the importance of … Continue Reading
February 03, 2020
NBC 7 San Diego: Husband, Father of Leucadia Bluff Collapse Victims Lobbies for Safety Improvements
You may not immediately recognize Dr. Pat Davis' name, but you'll likely remember his story. He was with his family on a beach in Leucadia last summer when a cliff above collapsed and killed three of his family members. With the support of Congressman Mike Levin (D-49), Dr. Davis has a new mission to stop cliff tragedies from happening to other families. The two have been lobbying in Washington to accelerate the already-approved Solana Beach-Encinitas Coastline Shore Project - a plan that … Continue Reading
January 31, 2020
KUSI News: San Diego leaders discuss funding for Tijuana sewage crisis
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) - While much still needs to be done, local leaders were positively estatic today that hundreds of millions of dollars has been directed at fixing the longest-running pollution issue in the country. We’re talking, of course, about the Tijuana sewage crisis, which is worse than ever AND, the $300,000,000 that’s been earmarked for the fix that’s part of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. No question say four local Congress people and two local mayors, after decades of … Continue Reading
January 31, 2020
NBC 7 San Diego: ‘Historic Accomplishment’: $300 Million Secured to Address Tijuana Sewage Pollution
By Elena Gomez Local leaders announced on Friday that they have secured $300 million dollars for the Border Water Infrastructure Project (BWIP) to solve the cross-border pollution problem from the Tijuana River Valley. The leaders met at Bayside Park in Chula Vista. The group announced the initial deal in December. The funds were secured through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (U.S.M.C.A) - which is a significant amount compared to years prior. “In past appropriations, the … Continue Reading
January 29, 2020
NBC 7 San Diego: U.S. Rep. Levin Launches ‘Valentines for Veterans’
U.S. Representative Mike Levin announced the first launch of “Valentines for Veterans," a program that hopes to collect and distribute Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans. “Crafting Valentines for the upcoming holiday is a small way to show veterans in our district appreciation for risking their lives in defense of our nation,” said Rep. Levin. “Valentines for Veterans” program will be in California’s 49th Congressional District. Local Everyone of all ages is encouraged to … Continue Reading
January 19, 2020
San Diego Union-Tribune: Levin prioritized environmental and veterans issues in Year One, will it earn him another term?
By Charles T. Clark Rep. Mike Levin, the newest member of San Diego’s congressional delegation, is competing in one of the most closely watched races Last January the San Diego Congressional delegation saw a new member join it’s ranks for the first time in six years: Rep. Mike Levin, a San Juan Capistrano Democrat and environmental attorney. Although he had been heavily involved in Democratic politics for years, Levin had never held elected office before and was stepping into a seat … Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
The Coast News: Levin, congress members oppose proposed spent fuel inspection cuts
REGION - Congress members including Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano) are concerned about proposed cuts to spent nuclear fuel storage inspection hours and want the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to reconsider. Levin, together with Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento), led a letter to NRC Chairperson Kristine Svinicki stating their opposition to the proposed cuts. "At a time when more and more nuclear reactors are beginning the process of decommissioning and … Continue Reading
December 17, 2019
Times of San Diego: Rep. Levin Details ‘Major Wins’ for Oceanside, Camp Pendleton in House Bill
Rep. Mike Levin said the $1.4 trillion 2020 appropriations bill approved by the House of Representatives Tuesday contains “major wins” for his congressional district. He cited $146 million for projects at Camp Pendleton, $2.65 million for Oceanside Harbor dredging and major research funding that includes the Scripps Institution of Oceanography as the biggest local appropriations victories. “I fought for local priorities throughout the appropriations process, and I’m pleased that many of … Continue Reading
December 12, 2019
NBC 7 San Diego: Trade Deal Allocates $300M for Tijuana Sewage Problem
House Democrats and the White House announced a deal Tuesday on a modified North American trade pact, which included significant funding to combat sewage pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. "We're expecting a one-time appropriation of $300 million to be dispersed $75 million per year over four years via Border Water Infrastructure Program," Democratic Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) said of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement deal. The Tijuana River Valley, Imperial Beach, and Silver … Continue Reading
October 30, 2019
Nexstar: Bill would give tax credit for safe gun storage devices
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A new bill before the U.S. House of Representatives would give tax credits to retailers every time they sell a safe gun storage device. “We’ve had far too many tragedies,” said Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., who wrote the bill introduced Wednesday. “This is a bipartisan, common-sense bill to prevent family fire.” He said the added incentive of the small tax credit will prevent suicides and school shootings, saving lives. “I was thinking of this as a father of two … Continue Reading
October 30, 2019
CNN: A new push for gun violence prevention wins support from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are unveiling new legislation on Wednesday that hopes to prevent gun violence by promoting the safe storage of firearms. The legislation, titled the Prevent Family Fire Act of 2019, is being introduced in the House by Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California and Republican Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois. It will be co-sponsored by other House Democrats as well as Republican Reps. Mike Turner of Ohio and Elise Stefanik of New York. The legislation would … Continue Reading
September 27, 2019
Connecting Vets: Marine Brian Tally survived VA malpractice. Another bill named for him aims to protect his fellow vets.
Marine Brian Tally survived VA malpractice. He's determined not to let it happen to any of his fellow brothers and sisters in arms. Part of that mission is making sure that the Department of Veterans Affairs and its employees are held accountable. On Thursday, Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C. and Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act to support veterans with legal claims against the VA and its contractors. The bill is named after Tally, who … Continue Reading
September 23, 2019
The San Diego Union Tribune: North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s Disposti named Constituent of Month by Rep. Levin
U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, has named North County LGBTQ Resource Center founder Max Disposti as his Constituent of the Month for September. “Max’s tireless work to open the Center filled a void in support services and resources for LGBTQ families and has made a positive impact on countless lives in our community,” said Levin in a statement submitted to the Congressional Record. “With the help of others in the community like Carolyn Bolton, who now serves as Board Chair … Continue Reading