Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter with 133 House Members Calling for Strong Climate Action in Infrastructure Package
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) led a letter signed by 133 House Members calling on President Biden to ensure infrastructure legislation includes robust investments to combat the climate crisis. Reps. Andy Kim (NJ-3) and Sharice Davids (KS-3) joined Levin in leading the letter, which outlines five climate priorities they are urging for as part of the American Jobs Plan. "We are eager to help advance through Congress a strong American Jobs Plan that employs our … Continue Reading
June 24, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Congressional App Challenge for Middle School and High School Students
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced plans to host the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC encourages students to learn how to code through creating their own applications. The CAC was created because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation and that the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. By some estimates, the U.S. … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Vote to Repeal 2002 AUMF
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on his vote for H.R. 256, Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, which passed the House today. The bill will terminate the nearly 20-year-old congressional authorization for using military force in Iraq, first enacted in 2002. "I'm incredibly grateful for the service and sacrifice of those who participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom - many of whom … Continue Reading
June 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Encinitas Paralympic Athlete as Constituent of the Month
Joel Gomez is Rep. Levin's Constituent of the Month. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Encinitas native and Paralympic Athlete, Joel Gomez, is the June Constituent of the Month. A recent graduate of Classical Academy High School, Joel was born with blue cone monochromacy, a rare genetic eye condition that has rendered him legally blind and color blind. Joel was also born with a passion for athletics. This passion has taken Joel, now a medal … Continue Reading
June 16, 2021
Reps. Mike Levin and Sean Casten Lead Letter Urging SEC to Require Public Corporations to Disclose Climate Change Risks
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Sean Casten (D-IL) led a letter urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt rules requiring public companies to provide climate-related disclosures and analysis in their annual filings to the SEC. Also today, the House is expected to consider legislation introduced by Rep. Casten and cosponsored by Rep. Levin to strengthen corporate transparency and expand mandatory disclosures in the environmental, social, … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Ban Deceptive Campaign Fundraising Tactic
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Uncheck the Box Act with Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) and Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) to ban political campaigns from using prechecked boxes to solicit recurring contributions. The bill also prohibits campaigns from accepting donations through third-party fundraising platforms if the donation was made on a recurring basis without affirmative consent. Last month, members of both parties on the … Continue Reading
June 09, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Life Insurance Support for Military Families
Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, introduced bipartisan legislation to support servicemembers' and veterans' families across the country by increasing the maximum coverage amount available under the Servicemember Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) programs. Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) also introduced the bill … Continue Reading
June 07, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall
Oceanside, CA - This Wednesday, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will host a virtual town hall for constituents with Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside CEO Jodi Diamond. As Congress works to advance President Biden's American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan, the two will discuss the importance of investing in affordable child care and other caregiving services to help Americans get back to work and grow our economy. Constituents can submit questions for Rep. Levin and Ms. Diamond … Continue Reading
June 01, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Releases Report Nominating Two Distinguished Women Veterans to be Honored at San Diego VA Medical Center
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) released a report created by a panel of local servicemembers, veterans, and other community leaders with recommendations 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 report also recommends that a facility within the VA Medical Center in San Diego be … Continue Reading
May 28, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Job Training and Education Benefits Passes the Senate
Oceanside, CA – Today, the Senate passed legislation led by U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, with Ranking Member Mike Bost (R-IL) to improve veterans’ job training and education benefits by amending a number of provisions under the American Rescue Plan Act and the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. A summary of their bill, the Training … Continue Reading
May 26, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin and Senator Patty Murray Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don’t Go Hungry When School is Out
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Stop Child Hunger Act, which would 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, such as during Summer or Winter break, or when schools are operating remotely or in a hybrid model. Rep. … Continue Reading
May 19, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bill to Responsibly Expand Renewable Energy on Public Lands
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) reintroduced the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act, a bill to help combat the climate crisis and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels by promoting development of wind, solar, and geothermal energy on public lands. The bill includes measures to facilitate investment in high quality renewable sources, ensure a fair revenue share for impacted communities, and minimize impacts to wildlife and cultural sites. "The climate … Continue Reading
May 18, 2021
House Passes Rep. Mike Levin’s Legislation to Prioritize Veterans’ Economic Benefits at VA
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Mike Levin's (D-CA) bipartisan, bicameral bill to create an Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize transition, education, and employment programs. Rep. Levin, who serves as Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, introduced the Veterans' Education, Transition, and Opportunity Prioritization Plan (VET OPP) Act with … Continue Reading
May 14, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Carlsbad Farmer as Constituent of the Month
Jimmy Ukegawa is Rep. Levin's Constituent of the Month. Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Carlsbad native and owner of Carlsbad Strawberry Co. and Aviara Farms, Jimmy Ukegawa, is the May Constituent of the Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated food insecurity within our communities, and Jimmy and his staff knew they needed to help. Since last March, Jimmy, his staff, and partners have donated more than 500,000 pounds of food. In … Continue Reading
May 11, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Urges Hardworking Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Their Advance Child Tax Credit Payments As Soon As Possible
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) is urging hardworking families in CA-49 to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible. As part of the American Rescue Plan Rep. Levin helped pass, families could get monthly payments of up to $300 per child beginning as soon as July. Rep. Levin says the best way to ensure eligible families … Continue Reading
May 11, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Announces $130 Million from American Rescue Plan Will Support Local Colleges, Universities, and Students
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that colleges, universities, and students in California's 49th Congressional District are receiving more than $130 million in emergency funding under the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely. At least half of the funding each institution receives will be distributed in the form of emergency … Continue Reading
May 10, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Winner of 2021 Congressional Art Competition
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that San Dieguito Academy student Chloe Grace Roche and her piece called "Digitally Divided" is the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for California's 49th Congressional District. Additionally, Rep. Levin announced that a piece titled "My Life, My Story" by Areli Santiago from Rancho Buena Vista High School won second place; a piece titled "Tranquility" by Braeden Pato from Vista High School won third place; … Continue Reading
May 07, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bill to Ban New Offshore Drilling Leases Along Southern California Coast
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the American Coasts and Oceans Protection Act to prohibit any new leasing for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas along the Southern California coast, from San Diego to the northern border of San Luis Obispo County. The House Natural Resources Committee announced it will hold a hearing on Levin's bill and other offshore drilling legislation on Thursday, May 13, 2021. "The Southern California … Continue Reading
April 28, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on President Biden’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress
Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress: "Tonight, President Biden laid out a bold vision to invest in America's families and build back better from this pandemic. Under President Biden's leadership, more than 232 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered, millions of Americans are receiving relief from the American Rescue Plan, and we are closer … Continue Reading
April 27, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Vista Community Clinic Leader as Honorary Virtual Guest for President Biden’s Address to Congress
Vista, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Vista Community Clinic (VCC) CEO Fernando Sañudo is his honorary virtual guest for President Joe Biden's upcoming address to a joint session of Congress. Under Mr. Sañudo's leadership, the VCC has administered thousands of COVID-19 vaccines for vulnerable individuals, including people experiencing homelessness, migrant farmworkers, and others. The VCC was awarded $14.7 million from the American Rescue Plan to … Continue Reading