Press Releases
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
March 08, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin to Host Town Hall on American Rescue Plan
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday to answer constituents' questions about the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill that provides urgently-needed assistance to address the economic and public health crises Americans are facing as a result of the pandemic. Rep. Levin will be joined by Danny Fitzgerald, Acting Regional Director of the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, who … Continue Reading
March 02, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Legislation to Strengthen Public Land Protections and Increase Community Participation in Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) reintroduced the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act, a bill to reform the Bureau of Land Management's oil and gas leasing program in order to strengthen public land protections and increase community participation in the program. The bill would protect taxpayers, restore public input, and end giveaways for fossil fuel companies by eliminating noncompetitive oil and gas leasing, revoke Trump … Continue Reading
February 26, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on American Rescue Plan to Provide COVID-19 Relief
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) will vote to pass the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides urgently-needed relief to address the economic and public health crises Americans are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill includes funding to strengthen vaccination efforts, help schools reopen safely, support small businesses, and help families make ends meet with $1,400 in direct payments, enhanced unemployment benefits, housing and nutrition … Continue Reading
February 24, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on the Death of Kurt Reinhold
Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) issued the following statement on the death of Kurt Reinhold: "The death of Kurt Reinhold is a tragedy, and my heart goes out to the family and friends he left behind far too soon. New video evidence of this incident is deeply troubling and raises serious questions about how this kind of tragedy can be prevented in the future. While investigations continue, it is clear that we urgently need reforms to improve de-escalation training, … Continue Reading
February 22, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin to Host Black History Month Town Hall and Education Forum
San Juan Capistrano, CA - This week, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) will host two virtual events with local Black leaders in recognition of Black History Month. On Wednesday, he will host a virtual town hall with Reverend Madison Shockley, pastor of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Carlsbad, to discuss their efforts to address systemic racial injustice and answer constituents' questions on a range of issues. Constituents can submit questions for the town hall by emailing … Continue Reading
February 17, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Community Forum on Black History Month with Rep. Karen Bass
San Juan Capistrano, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) led a virtual forum on Tuesday with Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), to hear from Black constituents about their challenges and priorities and to discuss their work in Congress to support communities of color. Reps. Levin and Bass answered questions from constituents on COVID-19, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, voting rights, and more. The conversation was moderated by Satia … Continue Reading
February 15, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Launches New Podcast: Listening with Levin
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) launched his new podcast entitled, Listening with Levin. The podcast builds off Rep. Levin's frequent town halls and will feature various guests discussing legislative updates from Congress and other relevant news for California's 49th Congressional District. Listening with Levin provides yet another way to stay up to date on a variety of topics that directly affect North County San Diego and South Orange County … Continue Reading
February 12, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors North San Diego County NAACP President for His Constituent of the Month
Satia Austin is Rep. Levin's Constituent of the Month. San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced North San Diego County NAACP President Satia Austin is the February Constituent of the Month, honoring the inspiring local leader for her activism with young adults in the District. See below for Rep. Levin's statement recognizing Satia Austin in the Congressional Record: "Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize North San Diego County NAACP President … Continue Reading
February 11, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Elected as Vice Chair of House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) was elected by his colleagues to serve as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. As Vice Chair, Rep. Levin will assist Committee Chair Mark Takano (CA-41) with operations of the Committee and help shape the Committee's agenda for the 117th Congress. Rep. Levin will also serve for a second term as Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, with jurisdiction over veterans' education, employment and … Continue Reading
February 10, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Orange County Congressional Delegation Letter Calling for Direct Federal Aid to Local Cities
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) led a bipartisan letter with members of the Orange County Congressional delegation calling for local municipalities to receive direct federal aid in the next pandemic relief package, regardless of the population size of the city or town. Many cities in Orange County did not qualify for direct federal assistance under the CARES Act because they did not meet the 500,000 population threshold that was required to receive … Continue Reading
February 08, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall with Climate Change Expert Dr. David Victor
San Juan Capistrano, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday with Dr. David Victor, a climate change expert and professor of international relations at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego. They will answer questions from Rep. Levin's constituents and discuss opportunities to combat climate change and grow clean energy jobs under the Biden Administration. Rep. Levin will also share updates on his work in Congress to pass more … Continue Reading
January 27, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds President Biden’s Action to Combat Climate Crisis
San Juan Capistrano, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) applauded President Joe Biden's executive action today to combat the climate crisis, protect public lands, and foster clean energy job creation. Rep. Levin specifically praised Biden's Executive Order pausing new oil and natural gas leases on public lands or offshore waters in order to review leasing practices, which aligns with legislation he introduced during the 116th Congress to reform the Bureau of Land Management's oil and … Continue Reading
January 25, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Launches New Website Strengthening Constituent Services and Accessibility
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) officially launched an new website to strengthen constituent services and accessibility. The website includes easier access to forms for constituents to request help with issues involving a federal agency and to contact Rep. Levin, as well as Spanish language pages. "While my name may be on the door, I know this office belongs to the people I serve, which is why my one of my top priorities is providing excellent … Continue Reading
January 22, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Announces New Federal Funding to Complete Key Phase of Encinitas-Solana Beach Bluff Project
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will allocate $1.5 million in federal funding to complete the Planning, Engineering & Design (PED) phase of the Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project. The project was authorized in 2016 to stabilize tall bluffs that erode due to high-energy storm swells and rising sea levels, posing threats to life, property, and critical infrastructure. Rep. Levin … Continue Reading
January 21, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Encinitas Local for His Constituent of the Month
Syndee Wood [right] is Rep. Levin's Constituent of the Month. Photo credit: Steve Puterski, Coast News Group. San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced Encinitas local Syndee Wood is the January Constituent of the Month. In response to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Wood found a way to support both our essential workers and local businesses by delivering food to nurses in the ICU unit at Scripps Hospital in Encinitas. See below … Continue Reading