Press Releases
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
April 23, 2021
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