Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin to Answer Constituents’ Questions During Virtual Town Hall
Washington, D.C. – Next Tuesday, Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) will hold another virtual town hall to answer constituents’ questions about COVID-19, the American Rescue Plan, and all of his work in Congress. He’ll also provide updates on his push to eliminate the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap, his bipartisan legislation to provide financial relief for struggling agricultural fairs like the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and his legislation the House … Continue Reading
April 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Co-Directors of Dana Point Whale Watching Company as His Constituents of the Month
Donna Kalez and Gisele Anderson are Rep. Levin's Constituents of the Month. San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced Donna Kalez of San Clemente and Gisele Anderson of San Juan Capistrano as the April Constituents of the Month, honoring them for their efforts with the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) and making CA-49 history by establishing Dana Point as the first Whale Heritage Site in the United States. See below for Rep. Levin's statement recognizing … Continue Reading
April 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter with 40 Other Members of California Congressional Delegation Urging President Biden to Support Elimination of SALT Deduction Cap
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) led a letter with 40 other members of the California congressional delegation urging President Biden to support elimination of the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction as part of the American Jobs Plan. The letter was co-led by Representatives Katie Porter (D-CA) and Josh Harder (D-CA). Rep. Levin and his colleagues particularly emphasized the effect that the SALT cap has on middle class Californians. "During the last … Continue Reading
April 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Ranking Member Mike Bost to Improve Veterans’ Job Training and Education Benefits
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, introduced legislation 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 in High-demand Roles to … Continue Reading
April 15, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Del Mar Fairgrounds and Agricultural Fairs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation with Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Billy Long (R-MO), and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) to support agricultural fairs like the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and offset the devastating financial losses they have experienced due to COVID-19. The Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act would provide $500 million in federal grants for agricultural fairs through state departments of agriculture. State and county fairs … Continue Reading
April 14, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin: California Veterans to Receive $1,400 Payments from American Rescue Plan Beginning this Week
Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) announced today that many Californians who receive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 to hit their bank accounts beginning this week. Many Californians have already received Economic Impact Payments as part of the American Rescue Plan that Rep. Levin helped pass. The latest round of payments applies specifically to veterans and their beneficiaries who receive Compensation and … Continue Reading
April 14, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin and Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Prioritize Veterans’ Economic Benefits at VA
Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, reintroduced the Veterans' Education, Transition, and Opportunity Prioritization Plan (VET OPP) Act with a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues. The VET OPP Act would create an Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize transition, education, and employment programs. The bill is … Continue Reading
April 14, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Tours Vista Community Clinic Vaccine Operation
Vista, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) toured the Vista Community Clinic (VCC) on Monday to review their COVID-19 vaccination operation and highlight the critical role Community Health Centers (CHCs) have in providing vaccines and other health care services for underserved populations. Rep. Levin also presented Congressional Certificates of Recognition to local Promotoras thanking them for their vaccine outreach to vulnerable communities. Earlier this year, the VCC was among the … Continue Reading
April 06, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 and American Rescue Plan
Oceanside, CA – U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will host a virtual town hall on Thursday to answer constituents’ questions about COVID-19 and the relief available under the American Rescue Plan. Rep. Levin will be joined by Dr. Andrea LaCroix, Distinguished Professor and Chief of Epidemiology in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at UC San Diego. Constituents can RSVP here and submit questions here. WHAT: Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 WHEN: Thursday, … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Analyze Effectiveness of Sober Living Homes
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery (SOBER) Homes Act. The bill requires a federal study on the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing, including the availability of high-quality recovery housing, and state, tribal, and local regulation and oversight of recovery housing. The bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to enter an arrangement with the … Continue Reading
March 22, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall with Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez
Oceanside, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday with City of Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez to discuss COVID-19 relief in the American Rescue Plan for their constituents, including direct funding for smaller cities like Oceanside to maintain essential services and keep frontline workers on the job. Rep. Levin and Mayor Sanchez will also discuss the importance of empowering women in government and politics in recognition of Women's History Month. … Continue Reading
March 19, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Estimated $125 Million in Federal Relief for Local School Districts
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that local school districts in North County San Diego and South Orange County are estimated to receive a total of $125 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to reopen safely and help students catch up on lost learning during the pandemic. Earlier this week, the Department of Education announced that the State of California will receive more than $15 billion to support K-12 schools. "As the father of two young … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
El Representante del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, Mike Levin, vota por una legislación histórica para modernizar y reformar el sistema de inmigración
Washington, D.C.- El Representante del Congreso de los Estados Unidos Mike Levin (D-CA), nieto de inmigrantes mexicanos por parte de su madre y miembro del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC), votó hoy para aprobar el proyecto de ley conocido como el "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (Acta de Promesa y Sueño Americano) y el "Farmworker Modernization Act of 2021" (Acta de Modernización de la Fuerza Laboral Agrícola). Estas propuestas de leyes históricas … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Votes for Landmark Legislation to Modernize and Reform Immigration System
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), the grandson of Mexican immigrants on his mother's side and a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), voted to pass The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 and The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021. Together, these landmark pieces of legislation offers a path to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), and provides … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Coordinate Pandemic Drug Research
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) and Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA) introduced the Saving Us from Pandemic Era Resistance by Building a Unified Global Strategy (SUPER BUGS) Act. The bipartisan bill would help prepare for future pandemics by directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in consultation with the Department of State, to enter into agreements with foreign countries to help develop and commercialize new antimicrobial drugs. Antimicrobials, including … Continue Reading
March 16, 2021
Center for Effective Lawmaking Rates Rep. Mike Levin One of Most Effective Freshman Lawmakers of 116th Congress
Washington, D.C. - The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CES) released its Legislative Effectiveness Scores (LES) for the 116th Congress and rated Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) as one of the most effective freshman lawmakers. Rep. Levin is sixth on the CES "Exceeds Expectations" category for first-term Members of Congress, and the eighth most effective lawmaker in the House of Representatives on defense and veterans' issues. "I came to Congress to be a workhorse, not a show horse, and I'm … Continue Reading
March 12, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Creator of Leap to Success for His Constituent of the Month
Dana Bristol-Smith is Rep. Levin's Constituent of the Month. Oceanside, CA - Today, in celebration of Women's History Month, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced Oceanside resident and Executive Director of Leap to Success Dana Bristol-Smith is the March Constituent of the Month, honoring her work in helping women overcome trauma and abuse. See below for Rep. Levin's statement recognizing Dana Bristol-Smith in the Congressional Record: "Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize … Continue Reading
March 11, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide GI Bill Benefit Parity for National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Vice Chair Mike Levin (D-CA) and Chair Mark Takano (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 with Reps. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) and Nancy Mace (R-SC). The bill provides parity in GI Bill benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserve who increasingly conduct similar training and missions as other servicemembers, but do not receive equal benefits. Since 9/11, the Reserve Component has … Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Declaración del Representante del Congreso de los Estados Unidos Mike Levin sobre la aprobación final del “Plan de Rescate Estadounidense”
Washington, D.C. - El Representante del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, Mike Levin (CA-49), votó hoy para aprobar el Plan de Rescate Estadounidense de 2021 y lo envió al escritorio del Presidente Biden para su firma. "Llevamos más de un año en esta pandemia y los efectos sobre el pueblo estadounidense han sido devastadores," dijo el Representante Levin. "Hemos perdido seres queridos, trabajos, hogares, negocios y mucho más. Vemos una luz al final del … Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Final Passage of the American Rescue Plan
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, sending it to President Biden's desk for his signature. “We are now more than one year into this pandemic, and the effects on the American people have been devastating,” said Rep. Levin. “We have lost loved ones, jobs, homes, businesses, and so much more. We see a light at the end of tunnel, but the American people urgently need more relief to get through this pandemic. I am … Continue Reading