Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure Kids Don’t Go Hungry When School is Out
Washington, D.C. – This week, to mark the start of summer, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) re-introduced the Stop Child Hunger Act of 2023 to provide families who have children eligible for free and reduced-price school meals with an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card when school is not in session. The EBT card could be used during summer or winter break, or when schools are operating remotely or is closed for a natural disaster. Text of the … Continue Reading
June 28, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Oceanside LGBTQ+ Advocate Jeri Nicolas as June Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Jeri Nicolas as his June 2023 Constituent of the Month. During Pride Month, Rep. Mike Levin is honored to recognize the work Jeri is doing to support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in the 49th Congressional District and across San Diego. See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Jeri Nicolas in the Congressional Record: “M. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Jeri Nicolas as my June … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023
Reps. Mike Levin & Morgan McGarvey Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2023) – Earlier this month, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced H.R. 3981, The Veterans Education Oversight Expansion Act, which strengthens the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) oversight capacity and restores education benefits to defrauded veterans. “We all succeed when our veterans can access the education benefits they have earned,” said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. “Those who have served our country should be … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Reps. Mike Levin & Lou Correa Send Letter to Chilean Ambassador Regarding Visa Waiver Program
Washington, D.C.- Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Lou Correa (CA-46) sent a letter to the Ambassador of Chile to the United States, Juan Gabriel Valdés, regarding the country’s participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and related issues regarding burglary tourism. Read full letter text here. The letter raises concerns about the rise of burglary tourism in Orange County and its connection to Chilean nationals entering the United States through the VWP. The VWP allows … Continue Reading
June 12, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Donald Trump’s Indictment
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement below concerning former President Trump’s indictment: “The Justice Department has presented a case against Donald Trump that is serious and diligent in its facts, and damaging to the former President. “Everyone is entitled to their day in court and is presumed innocent until proven guilty, including Donald Trump. He will present his side of the argument and it will be up to a jury of his peers to … Continue Reading
June 09, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Hosts U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Granholm at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station for Announcement on Consent-Based Siting for Spent Nuclear Fuel
Oceanside, CA- Today, Rep Mike Levin (CA-49) hosted U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) for a press conference to announce the next steps in DOE’s consent-based siting process for the interim storage of spent nuclear fuel. The DOE announced that it is awarding $25.7 million in funding to provide resources to Tribes, states, and communities interested in learning more about consent-based siting, management of … Continue Reading
June 08, 2023
Reps. Levin, Huffman to Introduce Bills to Protect Pacific & Arctic Oceans from Offshore Drilling
Washington, D.C. – To mark World Oceans Day, Congressmen Mike Levin (D- San Juan Capistrano) and Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced they will introduce a package of legislation to permanently protect the West Coast and Arctic Ocean from the dangers of fossil fuel drilling. The package of legislation includes Rep. Levin’s Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act and Rep. Huffman’s Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act and North Pacific Ocean Protection Act. Fishing, … Continue Reading
June 07, 2023
Reps. Mike Levin and Darrell Issa Reintroduce Legislation to Prioritize San Onofre for Spent Nuclear Fuel Removal
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Darrell Issa (R-CA) reintroduced the Spent Fuel Prioritization Act to prioritize the removal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from decommissioned nuclear sites in areas with large populations, high seismic hazard, and where the continued storage of spent nuclear fuel represents a national security concern. With over nine million people living within 50 miles of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) and … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on the Debt Limit Vote
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the Fiscal Responsibility Act to raise the debt limit and avoid a default on America’s debts. “The bipartisan debt limit agreement, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, will allow the United States government to pay its debts, meet its responsibilities to the American people, and continue carrying out programs that millions rely upon. I will vote yes on this bill. While … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Organizers of SoCal API Fest as May Constituents of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Ilima Martinez and Kevin Shin, founders of the SoCal API Fest, are his May 2023 Constituents of the Month. Ilima and Kevin brought the first annual Southern California Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Festival to downtown Oceanside on April 29, 2023. Thousands of Southern California residents attended the festival to kick off Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and learn about … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Reps. Levin and Wenstrup Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prioritize Veterans' Employment, Transition
Washington, D.C. - Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), introduced H.R.3738, the Veterans’ Education, Transition, and Opportunity Prioritization Plan (VET OPP) Act of 2023. Currently, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is responsible for all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits provided to veterans outside of healthcare and cemetery services. While there are many different benefits that VBA provides, the bulk of staffing and resources have been … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Speaks on House Floor Against Republicans’ Debt Limit Proposal to Cut Veterans’ Benefits & Services
Washington, D.C.- On Thursday, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) spoke forcefully on the Floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to House Republicans’ efforts to hold our economy and veterans hostage in exchange for maintaining the full faith and credit of the United States. The House Republicans’ debt limit proposal, the Default on America Act, would force a 22 percent cut to non-defense spending that would slash $30 billion dollars from veterans’ services. Republicans in … Continue Reading
May 12, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Lifting of Trump-Era Title 42 Policy
Washington, D.C.– U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after the lifting of Title 42: “Title 42 was a Trump-era policy that began during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Ultimately, now that the order has been lifted due to the end of the public health emergency, Members of Congress from both parties must recognize that our immigration system is broken and we need more resources at the border. We must come together to pass comprehensive … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
SEEC Leadership Commends EPA’s Strong Power Plant Carbon Pollution Rule
Washington, D.C. – The Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, and SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Mike Levin released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement for new rules limiting carbon pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants under its authority from Section 111 of the Clean … Continue Reading
May 10, 2023
SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Mike Levin and Sean Casten Statement on Biden Permitting Reform Priorities
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, Reps. Mike Levin (CA) and Sean Casten (IL) released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s recently announced priorities for permitting reform: “We are pleased the White House's vision on permitting reform matches many of our proposals in the draft of our Clean Electricity and … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
Rep. Levin Hosts Committee Hearing Focused on Veteran Homelessness in San Diego Region
Oceanside, CA -- On Thursday, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) brought Members of Congress together for a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity field hearing on veteran homelessness in the San Diego region. Regional and local stakeholders provided testimony on housing programs, the challenges unhoused veterans face in obtaining stable, affordable housing, and potential solutions. Video of the hearing is available here. The Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity … Continue Reading
May 04, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Signing of Project Partnership Agreements to Begin Sand Replenishment Projects at San Clemente, Encinitas, and Solana Beach
San Clemente and Solana Beach, CA- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local elected officials to announce the execution of two Project Partnership Agreements (PPAs) for the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project and the Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project. This milestone will allow sand replenishment projects to begin at each location. The first project, the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project, involves placing about … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Rep. Levin Honors Local Paramedic with Camp Pendleton Fire Department as April Constituent of the Month
Joe Jackson is Rep. Levin’s April Constituent of the Month Washington, D.C. - Today, in honor of Earth Month, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Joe Jackson, the President of Federal Firefighters of Camp Pendleton, is the April Constituent of the Month. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton Fire Department opened its doors in 1942. Since then, the Department's workforce has ensured military families and surrounding communities are kept safe. The … Continue Reading
April 27, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Speaks on House Floor in Opposition to the Default on America Act
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to House Republicans’ Default on America Act, which would force a 22 percent cut to non-defense spending that would slash $30 billion dollars from veterans’ services. Republicans in Congress want to allow a national debt default unless their demands are met to slash veterans’ benefits, Social Security and Medicare. Click to view or download … Continue Reading
April 27, 2023
SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Mike Levin and Sean Casten Release Discussion Draft of Transmission Permitting Reform Legislation
Washington D.C. – Today, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, Reps. Mike Levin (CA) and Sean Casten (IL), released a discussion draft of the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration (CETA) Act. This bill aims to be a holistic approach at addressing the bottlenecks that exist in deploying clean energy and electricity transmission at the speed necessary to address the climate crisis, … Continue Reading