Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court: "This is a proud day for America as an exceptionally qualified jurist and the first Black woman in our history has been confirmed with bipartisan support to serve on the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson has a remarkable legal mind and an unwavering devotion to justice. As a … Continue Reading
April 07, 2022
Reps. Mike Levin and Katie Porter Introduce Legislation to Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness to VSO Employees
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced the Veteran Service Equity Act to expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to individuals who work at Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). Currently, most VSO workers do not qualify for public loan forgiveness because the PSLF program is generally limited to 501c3 organizations, disqualifying VSOs like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) that file under … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Foster Veteran Entrepreneurship
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced legislation to foster veteran entrepreneurship by expanding veterans' eligibility for the self-employment portion, or "track," of the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. Currently, this track is only open to veterans "with the most severe service-connected disabilities who require homebound training or self-employment," resulting in just 162 veterans participating in the self-employment track in 2021 out of … Continue Reading
March 28, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Recognizes Local Olympic Gold Medalist Kaillie Humphries as Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) recognized Kaillie Humphries, a Carlsbad resident and Olympic athlete who won the gold medal in the monobob event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, as his Constituent of the Month. This was Kaillie's fourth Olympic medal and her first for Team USA. She is now the most decorated woman in bobsled history. See below for Rep. Levin's statement recognizing Kaillie Humphries in the Congressional Record: "Madam Speaker, it is my honor to … Continue Reading
March 17, 2022
Reps. Mike Levin and John Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Foster Innovation in Drug Manufacturing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and John Joyce (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act to foster innovation in drug manufacturing by building on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Emerging Technology Program (ETP). The program plays a critical role in supporting drug manufacturers' efforts to develop new technologies and navigate the regulatory process, which can ultimately help address supply chain challenges and lower prices for … Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
President Biden Signs Rep. Mike Levin’s Bipartisan Bill to Rename the San Diego VA Medical Center after Woman Veteran
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Joe Biden signed U.S. Representative Mike Levin’s (D-CA) legislation to rename the San Diego Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center after U.S. Army CPT Jennifer M. Moreno, a highly-decorated combat veteran from San Diego who was killed in action during a deployment to Afghanistan in October 2013. The San Diego VA Medical Center will now become the first VA facility in the nation named after a woman veteran of color. In November … Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Urges Californians to File Taxes Immediately to Receive Historic Tax Cuts Through the American Rescue Plan Act
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) is urging Californians to file their taxes as soon as possible and receive the historic tax cuts created by the American Rescue Plan Act, which have slashed child poverty to record lows. In 2021, Rep. Levin delivered approximately $166.8 million in tax cuts for more than 77,000 hardworking families covering about 111,000 children in North County San Diego and South Orange County through the expanded Child Tax Credit, according to … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Delivers More Than $21 Million for Eight Local Projects in House-Passed Government Funding Legislation
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed government funding legislation that includes key projects and priorities Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) secured for North County San Diego and South Orange County. The bill includes $9.3 million to shore up coastal bluffs in San Clemente, $5 million for pedestrian infrastructure in Carlsbad, $2.25 million to develop a new homeless shelter in Oceanside, $587,000 to provide the Oceanside Police Department with vehicle cameras, and several … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address: "President Biden's State of the Union address will serve as a reminder of how much progress we have made over the last year. Our economy created 6.6 million jobs in President Biden's first year, the greatest 12 months of job creation in our nation's history, and we are now turning the corner on this pandemic with more than 215 million Americans fully … Continue Reading
February 23, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Veterans and Small Business Owners as Constituents of the Month
W.B. and Cynthia May received a Certificate of Recognition from Rep. Mike Levin during Black History Month. Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) recognized Cynthia and W.B. May, veterans and owners of Cynthia's Artistic Expressions in Oceanside, as the Constituents of the Month for February. Cynthia and her husband are both Navy veterans of the Gulf War, and after leaving the military they realized they needed an outlet to express themselves and help manage … Continue Reading
February 22, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on Russia's invasion of Ukraine: "Russia's invasion of an independent and sovereign Ukraine is a blatant assault on international law and shows a callous disregard for the loss of innocent life that will occur as a result of its violent attack. I expect the Biden Administration and our allies to continue to implement increasingly severe sanctions on Vladimir Putin, his cronies, and the Russian … Continue Reading
February 09, 2022
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 Southern … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin’s Legislation to Promote Renewable Energy Development Passes House
Washington, D.C - Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Mike Levin's (D-CA) bipartisan Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act as part of the America COMPETES Act. Rep. Levin's legislation will combat the climate crisis and help America lead in clean energy by promoting the development of wind, solar, and geothermal energy on public lands in an environmentally responsible way. The bill includes measures to facilitate investment in high quality renewable sources, ensure a fair … Continue Reading
January 31, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter Urging President Biden to Retain Climate Investments in Build Back Better Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) led a letter signed by 22 House colleagues to President Biden outlining the urgent need to act on climate and ensure clean energy and climate investments remain a central part of any upcoming comprehensive legislative package. "The $555 billion in climate investments that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the Build Back Better Act will help our nation meet the test of cutting climate pollution in half by 2030, a … Continue Reading
January 26, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local “Tech-Angels” Brothers as Constituents of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Rancho Santa Fe brothers Jaiden, Keanu, and Milaan Seeliger, creators of Tech-Angels, are the January Constituents of the Month. During an unprecedented year, these young brothers saw how difficult it was for friends and families to stay in touch due to the pandemic. To fill the missing void of seeing loved ones in person, Tech-Angels collect gently used cell phones, iPads and tablets to give to elderly people in … Continue Reading
January 19, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Secures $30.5 Million for Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced he has secured $30.5 million in federal funding for the Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project and $1.8 million for the Oceanside Special Shoreline Study. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will allocate funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law for both projects. "I am thrilled to announce the bipartisan infrastructure law is delivering funding for two critical projects that will help protect … Continue Reading
January 12, 2022
House Passes Rep. Mike Levin’s Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act
Washington, D.C.- Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Mike Levin's (D-CA) Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 with a broad bipartisan vote of 287-135. The National Guard and Reserve has been utilized at unprecedented levels over the past two years to respond to crises around the country. However, these servicemembers do not accrue the same GI Bill benefits as their active duty counterparts, even when they take on the same jobs with the same risks. This legislation … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Releases 2021 Progress Report
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) released his 2021 Progress Report highlighting legislative accomplishments and constituent service successes. Rep. Levin had two of his bills signed into law this year: the bipartisan Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment (THRIVE) Act to improve veterans' job training and education benefits, and the Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions (REMOTE) Act, which would protect education … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter Calling on CPUC to Reconsider Proposed Changes to Net Metering Policies
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) led a letter to California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) President Marybel Batjer urging the CPUC to reconsider recently proposed changes to net energy metering (NEM) policies that would disincentivize continued adoption of rooftop solar in California. The CPUC's proposed changes would slash the value of solar exports by approximately 80% while imposing the highest fees on solar customers in investor-owned utility territories, … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Educator and Advocate Dr. Joely Proudfit as Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Carlsbad resident, educator, and activist, Joely Proudfit, Ph.D., is the December Constituent of the Month. A Luiseño/Payómkawichum woman, a true Native to Southern California, Dr. Proudfit is indigenous to Southern California where her ancestors have been since time immemorial. Dr. Proudfit first tapped into her activism in college as a way for her to stay connected to her Native ancestry and support … Continue Reading