Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Build Back Better Act Status
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the status of the Build Back Better Act: "The Build Back Better Act is the best chance we have to limit the increasingly devastating effects of the climate crisis and protect our planet for our children and grandchildren. With this monumental bill, we could stop fossil fuel companies from polluting our oceans and our air. We could drastically lower greenhouse gas emissions that have put us on a path … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Indictment of Amplify Energy Over Orange County Oil Spill
Oceanside, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the indictment of Amplify Energy Corp. and two subsidiaries, Beta Operating Co. and San Pedro Bay Pipeline Co., over its mishandling of the Orange County oil spill: "The indictment against Amplify Energy and its subsidiaries reveals a stunning level of negligence and incompetence. For more than 12 hours, they allowed 25,000 gallons of crude oil to leak into our ocean. Not only did they fail to stop the … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Free or Reduced-Cost School Meals to Eligible Military Children
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act to make it easier for military families to qualify for school meal programs. Nearly one in seven military families report experiencing food insecurity, but many do not qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) because … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin’s Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans During COVID-19 Passes the U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Mike Levin’s (D-CA) Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions (REMOTE) Act, which he introduced with Rep. David Trone (D-MD) and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano (D-CA). The bill will protect education benefits for veterans amid the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many veterans stood to lose a significant portion of their education benefits when their … Continue Reading
December 01, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Extending Deadline for Veterans to Use Restored GI Bill Benefits
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the amount of time certain veterans are able to use their GI Bill benefits. Earlier this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) restored GI Bill entitlements for veterans who previously used Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. However, the VA did not extend the expiration date for these benefits, meaning some veterans received more months of … Continue Reading
November 30, 2021
Funding Secured by Rep. Mike Levin Advances Department of Energy Move Towards Addressing Nation’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Challenge
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a move towards addressing the nation's spent nuclear fuel using funding secured by U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus. DOE issued a request for information to restart the consent-based siting process for locations that could store the spent fuel currently distributed across the country at nuclear plants like the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station … Continue Reading
November 23, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Decorated Former Marine Corps Captain as Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Marine Corps Bronze Star veteran, Captain Derek Herrera, of San Clemente is the November Constituent of the Month. Every November, we celebrate the bravery of our nation's veterans, and Rep. Levin is proud to share the stories of local veterans' contributions to our community. While leading his team on patrol in Afghanistan in June of 2012, former United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command Officer Captain … Continue Reading
November 19, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Helps Pass Historic Build Back Better Act to Support Working Families and Combat Climate Change
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) voted to pass the Build Back Better Act with historic investments to support working families, combat climate change, and create millions of good paying jobs. “Today, the House passed historic legislation that is going to improve the quality of life for countless families in North County San Diego and South Orange County. The Build Back Better Act is going to make it easier to afford basic living expenses like … Continue Reading
November 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin’s Legislation to Rename San Diego Veterans Affairs Medical Center after Woman Veteran Passes the House
Washington, D.C. – 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, passed in the House of Representatives with unanimous support. In November 2020, Rep. Levin convened a panel of highly qualified servicemembers, veterans, and community leaders to … Continue Reading
November 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin’s Legislation to Rename San Diego Veterans Affairs Medical Center after Woman Veteran Passes the House
Washington, D.C. – 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, passed in the House of Representatives with unanimous support. In November 2020, Rep. Levin convened a panel of highly qualified servicemembers, veterans, and community leaders to … Continue Reading
November 09, 2021
Rep. Levin Calls for Climate Action at COP26 in Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) is currently taking part in a Congressional delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, where he is participating in bilateral meetings and other engagements with global leaders on key climate priorities. Today, he participated in several discussions where he highlighted California's leadership on climate change and underscored his longstanding commitment to aggressive climate action. See … Continue Reading
November 06, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Issues Statement on House Advancing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Build Back Better Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on his votes to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and advance the Build Back Better Act: "Today, the House of Representatives made critical progress on the President's vision by advancing the most significant legislation for the American people in generations. We are making the single largest investment in climate action in our nation's history. We are lowering prescription … Continue Reading
October 28, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Build Back Better Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on his support for the Build Back Better Act and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which include key priorities for North County San Diego and South Orange County. “We are on the verge of passing historic, transformative legislation to lift up working families, create millions of good-paying jobs, and make the largest investment in our nation’s history to … Continue Reading
October 27, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Servicemembers’ Personal Financial Losses Following Stop Movement Orders
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation with Rep. Mike Garcia (R-CA) to allow servicemembers and their families to terminate telephone, cable, and internet service contracts if they receive military orders for a permanent change of station (PCS) but then receive a stop movement order due to an emergency situation like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Relief for Servicemembers Act was also introduced by Senators Maggie … Continue Reading
October 25, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Physician Assistant as Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Edilberto Canseco, a resident of Oceanside and a Physician Assistant at Vista Family Health Center, is the October Constituent of the Month. Following Hispanic Heritage Month, Rep. Levin is proud to continue lifting Latino voices that contribute to his unique and diverse district. Edilberto was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States in 1991 at the age of three. Currently in his fourth year at Vista … Continue Reading
October 20, 2021
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Holds Hearing on Two Bipartisan Bills from Rep. Levin to Support Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hearing on two bipartisan bills from Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) to support veterans. The Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach (CVSO) Act authorizes federal funding to hire more county veterans service officers, who are often the best resource on the ground to assist veterans in securing the benefits they have earned. The Mark O'Brien VA Clothing Allowance … Continue Reading
October 20, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Senate Republicans’ Obstruction of Key Voting Rights Legislation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on Senate Republicans' expected obstruction of the Freedom to Vote Act. In response to attacks on the right to vote in many states across the country, the bill would make commonsense reforms to ensure every eligible voter can participate in our democracy, combat partisan gerrymandering, and reform our campaign finance system to strengthen transparency and accountability. "The Freedom to Vote Act is a … Continue Reading
October 15, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Reflects on Hispanic Heritage Month
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) reflects on the celebration that takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th to honor the culture, heritage, history, and contributions of Latinos and Latinas in the United States. California's 49th Congressional District is home to many Latino communities whose cultural and historical richness demonstrate the strength of its' diverse people. "As the grandson of Mexican immigrants from my … Continue Reading
October 14, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Renews Call for End to California Offshore Drilling During House Natural Resources Committee Meetings
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) renewed his call to end offshore drilling off the coast of California during a House Natural Resources Committee markup yesterday and an Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee hearing today. Yesterday, Rep. Levin helped pass two bills out of the Natural Resources Committee to strengthen pipeline safety and oversight. The Offshore Pipeline Safety Act introduced by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) requires the Bureau of Safety and … Continue Reading
October 08, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act
Oceanside, CA - In response to the oil spill off the Southern California coast, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49) and Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) led a letter today signed by 77 House colleagues urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to ensure the Build Back Better Act retains provisions to ban any new federal oil and gas leasing off the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Earlier this year, Rep. Levin introduced the American Coasts and … Continue Reading