Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Highlights Legislation to Stop Child Hunger at Frazier Farms
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) visited Frazier Farms in Oceanside where he discussed his work in Congress to expand nutrition benefits for children who struggle with food insecurity. Rep. Levin introduced the Stop Child Hunger Act earlier this year 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. Last week, the House Education and Labor Committee … Continue Reading
September 10, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging VA to Expand Outreach to Post-9/11 Veterans
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, led a bipartisan letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging him to develop a comprehensive outreach plan for post-9/11 veterans to ensure they are receiving all of the mental health services, community support systems, and other resources they have earned. The letter particularly noted the urgency of reaching veterans who may be struggling … Continue Reading
September 02, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Hits $5 Million Milestone in Savings for Constituents through Casework Services in 2021
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced his office has secured more than $5 million for constituents through casework services so far this year. The services include successful efforts to resolve issues with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), as well as cases involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Social Security Administration (SSA), and other federal agencies. The … Continue Reading
August 27, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Camp Pendleton Marines Killed in Kabul
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the Camp Pendleton Marines killed in the terrorist attack in Kabul: "Chrissy and I are devastated as we learn more about the Marines from Camp Pendleton who were killed in the terrorist attack in Kabul, and we are praying for their loved ones. These Marines are heroes who were saving lives and protecting their fellow Americans and Afghan allies. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. As … Continue Reading
August 27, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on the Situation in Afghanistan
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the situation in Afghanistan: "Yesterday, 13 U.S. servicemembers made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their fellow Americans and our Afghan allies. My deepest sympathy goes out to their loved ones, as well as the Afghan civilians who were killed in this heinous terrorist attack. I pray the families of the fallen and injured servicemembers can find some small measure of peace in knowing they helped … Continue Reading
August 24, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Votes on Resolution to Advance President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), issued the following statement on the House adoption of S. Con. Res. 14, A Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022: "I am pleased with the passage of the budget resolution to advance President Biden's Build Back Better Act. With support from this resolution, we can adequately address the bold provisions needed to address the climate crisis in the upcoming bipartisan infrastructure package. We can fix our roads, … Continue Reading
August 19, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Marine Corps Veteran and Accomplished Para Athlete as Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Sarah Rudder, a Marine Corps veteran from Oceanside and accomplished para athlete, is the August Constituent of the Month. After the 9/11 attacks twenty years ago, Sarah Rudder's dream of a long career in the Marine Corps came to an end when she sustained a career-ending ankle injury while recovering bodies from the ruins of the Pentagon in September 2001. After being forced to medically retire, living with … Continue Reading
August 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Afghanistan
Oceanside, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the situation in Afghanistan: "Nearly 20 years ago, we began our mission in Afghanistan with the goal of defeating the terrorists who were responsible for the attacks of September 11 and reducing the potential for additional terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. We completed that mission, and we owe the servicemembers who sacrificed in Afghanistan - including many deployed from Camp Pendleton - and their … Continue Reading
August 09, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Nearly $19 Million in Federal COVID Relief Delivered to Local Venues
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced nearly $19 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding will go to local entertainment venues, theaters, and museums through the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. A total of 28 venues in North County San Diego and South Orange County received $18,982,835 to help cover payroll, rent and mortgages, worker protection costs, and other qualified expenses. Rep. Levin helped pass the funding as part of COVID relief … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Calls for Review of Troubling Report on Predatory VA Home Loan Lenders
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) led a letter urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) to conduct a review concerning the newly released report from Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) detailing the potentially harmful behavior of some VA home loan lenders. Rep. Porter's analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data from 2020 suggests that some lenders may still be … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
House Passes Appropriations Legislation with Funding for Key Projects in CA-49
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 California's 49th District. 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, and four other community projects for a total of $21 million in funding for the District. The bill also has … Continue Reading
July 28, 2021
Reps. Mike Levin and Barry Moore Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Veterans’ Clothing Allowance
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Barry Moore (R-AL) introduced the Mark O'Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill to help veterans replace clothing that is routinely damaged by prosthetics, orthopedic devices, or skin medicines that they need as a result of active-duty injuries. A fact sheet on the bill is available here. The bill would amend an existing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clothing allowance program by enabling … Continue Reading
July 28, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bill Allowing Veterans to Capitalize on Energy Efficient Homes
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced his introduction of the Veteran Home Energy Savings Act, a bill to strengthen veterans' ability to purchase homes by factoring their energy efficiency savings into the lending process. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires lenders participating in the VA Home Loan program to consider if veterans meet residual income requirements, which accounts for expenses such as monthly bills. This legislation … Continue Reading
July 27, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Legislation to Support Sustainable Desalination Projects
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) reintroduced legislation to raise the funding authorization for the Bureau of Reclamation's desalination grant program. The Desalination Development Act authorizes $260 million over the next five years for desalination projects and creates new environmental safeguards for the funded projects. The bill expands a federal program that has delivered funding for local projects like the South Coast Water District's Doheny Ocean … Continue Reading
July 21, 2021
Reps. Mike Levin and Rodney Davis Announce Formation of Bipartisan Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) announced the formation of their Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus, a bipartisan group of House members who will drive progress on the safe storage, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel across the country. There are approximately 80 locations in 34 states across the country where spent nuclear fuel is stored after it is removed from a commercial nuclear reactor. Additionally, 25 of these … Continue Reading
July 21, 2021
Reps. Mike Levin and Colleagues Announce Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Veterans’ Services
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Tim Ryan (D-OH), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) reintroduced the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act, a bipartisan bill to authorize federal funding for county veterans service officers (CVSOs) who are often the best resource to help veterans and their families understand resources at their disposal, file benefit claims, and represent veterans in VA hearings. A fact sheet on the bill is … Continue Reading
July 14, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Revered Local Principal as Constituent of the Month
Julie Parker is Rep. Levin's Constituent of the Month. Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that local principal and Solana Beach resident Julie Parker is the July Constituent of the Month. Principal Parker is an educator and administrator with 34 years of experience, and after spending the last 26 years as a cherished part of the Cardiff School, she now begins a well-deserved retirement. During her time at the Cardiff School, she guided numerous … Continue Reading
July 13, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Secures More Than $22 Million in House Appropriations Legislation for Projects in CA-49
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that he secured more than $22 million in House appropriations legislation for nine projects in North County San Diego and South Orange County. Funding for three projects would help secure coastal bluffs and prevent further erosion, including more than $9.3 million to begin construction on the San Clemente Shoreline Protection project. The legislation provides funding for several other local infrastructure and … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
House Passes Transportation Bill with $20 Million in Investments Rep. Levin Secured for California’s 49th District
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act, a comprehensive surface transportation and clean water bill that includes funding Rep. Levin secured for four local infrastructure projects, totaling nearly $20 million in federal investments for communities in the 49th Congressional District. The bill also includes an amendment introduced by the San Diego Democratic delegation that will help the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spend funding they … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
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