Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Announces $39 Million Federal Grant for UCSD Renewable Energy Research
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) will receive a $39 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve the integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid. UC San Diego will build a first-of-its-kind testbed called DERConnect that will allow universities, utilities, industry leaders, and other entities to better understand how to integrate renewable energy … Continue Reading
October 26, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Senate Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
San Juan Capistrano, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court: “This is a dark day for the Senate, the Supreme Court, and our democracy. Instead of allowing the American people to decide who should nominate the next Supreme Court Justice, Senate Republicans broke institutional rules and the precedent they set four years ago to rush through a confirmation process just eight days … Continue Reading
October 26, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Announces $9.8 Million Grant for North County Transit District to Modernize Systems
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that the North County Transit District (NCTD) will receive $9,836,917 to modernize its train and crossing control systems. The funding comes from the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair program and was secured following a letter from Rep. Levin to the Federal Railroad Administration in support of NCTD’s application for the grant. “The rail corridor through North County San Diego is vital for our … Continue Reading
October 23, 2020
President Trump Signs Rep. Mike Levin’s Bill to Expand Access to Vet Center Counseling
San Juan Capistrano, CA - President Donald Trump signed legislation introduced by Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) to expand eligibility to receive counseling from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vet Centers to members of the National Guard, Reserves, or Coast Guard who served during emergency situations, such as a major disaster, civil disorder, or drug interdiction operation. The Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Act is the fifth bipartisan bill from Rep. Levin … Continue Reading
October 23, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bill to Require NRC Inspectors at Nuclear Power Plants During Spent Fuel Transfers
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers (INSPECT) Act. The bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to keep a resident inspector at decommissioning nuclear power plants until all spent fuel is transferred from its spent fuel pools to canisters. While the NRC refused to implement a resident inspector at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) during its spent … Continue Reading
October 22, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin and Bipartisan Group of 244 House Members Stand Up for Health Care Providers in Letter to HHS
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and David B. McKinley (R-WV) led a letter with more than 240 Members of Congress to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing concerns over recent changes that placed stricter limits on the way health care providers can use federal aid from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). The PRF funds authorized under the CARES Act helped providers, including community health centers and hospitals, … Continue Reading
October 20, 2020
Reps. Mike Levin, Joe Neguse, and Senator Jeff Merkley Introduce Legislation to Transition America to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicles
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2020 with Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The bill would position the United States to lead the world in vehicle innovation, combat the climate crisis, and reduce premature deaths caused by the pollution that gasoline engines produce. Pollution created by gasoline engines is widely understood by the medical community to cause premature deaths and asthma … Continue Reading
October 09, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Oceanside Youth Outreach Leader as his Constituent of the Month
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Oscarin Ortega, Founder and Executive Director of Lived Experiences, is the Constituent of the Month. A born and raised resident of Oceanside in California's 49th Congressional District, Oscarin Ortega created Lived Experiences to provide support and guidance to underrepresented youth whose challenges he understood firsthand. See below for Rep. Levin's statement recognizing Oscarin Ortega in the … Continue Reading
October 07, 2020
Reps. Davis and Levin Unveil Legislation to Provide Free or Reduced-Cost School Meals to Eligible Military Children
WASHINGTON - Many military families, facing the challenge of affording food, find themselves ineligible for federal food assistance due to how their income is counted. To help alleviate this problem, Reps. Susan Davis (CA-53) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced legislation to automatically enroll children of eligible servicemembers into school meals programs. The Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act (H.R. 8534) authorizes the Department of Defense to alert the state agencies … Continue Reading
September 28, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin to Lead Virtual Town Hall
San Juan Capistrano, CA – U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will lead a virtual town hall on Wednesday to answer constituents’ questions and provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, his legislation that recently passed the House to support veterans, and more. His guest this week will be Marshall Burke, an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth System Science at Stanford University, who will discuss Rep. Levin’s legislation to improve wildfire smoke emissions … Continue Reading
September 24, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Passes Energy and Climate Legislation Included in Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, which includes legislation Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced to create a spent nuclear fuel research and development program at the Department of Energy, improve wildfire smoke emissions modeling and develop better smoke forecasts, and promote the development of renewable energy on public lands. Overall, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act develops renewable and distributed energy … Continue Reading
September 23, 2020
House Passes Major Legislation Introduced by Rep. Mike Levin to Support Veteran Housing and Employment
Rep. Levin spoke on the House floor about the DELIVER Act. Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Dependable Employment and Living Improvements for Veterans’ Economic Recovery (DELIVER) Act, legislation led by Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) that includes six bipartisan bills he introduced to strengthen and expand services for homeless and unemployed veterans. The legislation will allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide more services for homeless veterans, … Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Foster Innovation in Storage and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Research and Development Act, H.R. 8258, to foster innovation in the storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel. The bill would create a spent nuclear fuel research and development program at the Department of Energy, which would support options for dry cask storage, consolidated interim storage, deep geological storage and disposal, and used nuclear fuel transportation. In total, the program … Continue Reading
September 19, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
San Juan Capistrano, CA - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazing American hero, and her passing is an extraordinary loss for our nation. She dedicated her life to public service and protecting our values. Thanks to her perseverance and powerful opinions, the United States is a fairer, more just nation for all. Like millions of people across the country … Continue Reading
September 17, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Face Mask Sewing Group Founder as his Constituent of the Month
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that local San Diego Face Mask Sewing Group Founder Michelle Harvey is the Constituent of the Month. A resident of Vista in California’s 49th Congressional District, Michelle coordinated the donation of around 50,000 masks to hospitals, charities, and community members across San Diego County in an effort to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. Rep. Levin is currently holding a Homemade Mask Contest to support … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Reps. Mike Levin and Kevin McCarthy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Veteran Homelessness
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) introduced the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Act. The bipartisan bill would ensure that homeless veterans and their families receive the resources and services they deserve by filling gaps in HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) case management, increasing payments to organizations that house homeless … Continue Reading
September 14, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin to Lead Virtual Town Hall with California State Association of Letter Carriers President Harold Kelso
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will lead a virtual town hall Wednesday with Harold Kelso, President of the California State Association of Letter Carriers (CSALC) to discuss the importance of the United States Postal Service (USPS). Rep. Levin will also discuss the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Kimberly Brouwer, a professor and infectious disease epidemiologist with the University of California, San Diego. WHAT: Virtual Town Hall WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th, … Continue Reading
September 14, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Saves Constituents in the 49th District More Than $1.5 Million Through Casework Services
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that his office has officially saved constituents more than $1,545,000. These savings came from casework services for constituents in North County San Diego and South Orange County since he was sworn in to office in January, 2019. More than 30 constituents have saved over $10,000 each as a result of casework conducted by Rep. Levin’s staff. In total, constituents have saved more than $892,000 through the Social … Continue Reading
September 02, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin to Lead Discussion with Local Educators and Parents on School Re-Opening Challenges
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Tomorrow, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will lead a virtual discussion with North County San Diego and South Orange County school administrators, teachers, and parents to discuss the challenges of re-opening schools safely and effectively. This meeting will also highlight the additional federal COVID-19 relief priorities of local educators. Rep. Levin will be joined by leaders from the San Diego Unified School District, Oceanside Unified School District, Vista … Continue Reading
August 31, 2020
ICYMI: Rep. Mike Levin Leads Congressional Hearing, Roundtable Discussion with Local Veterans on Legislation and Programs to Support Veterans’ Economic Opportunity
San Juan Capistrano, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Mike Levin led a hearing of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity and hosted a roundtable discussion last week with local veterans focused on legislation and programs to support veterans’ economic success. The Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity hearing focused on the resources available to servicemembers transitioning to civilian life and included testimony from several local witnesses, including … Continue Reading