Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Oversight of Higher Education Institutions’ Closure Preparedness
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin introduced the Higher Education Standards Improvement Act with Reps. Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Gil Cisneros (D-CA). The bill provides states with direct oversight responsibility over closure preparedness among higher education institutions. The legislation requires states to verify that Title IV funded schools maintain a State Tuition Recovery Fund to refund students who have suffered economic harm due to a closure. “Students should … Continue Reading
November 12, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced by Rep. Mike Levin to Support Veterans Passes House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. - Today, two bipartisan pieces of legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Levin to support veterans passed the House. The legislation includes Rep. Levin’s Protect the GI Bill Act, which will increase transparency and accountability among educational programs that receive funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The House also passed the Deborah Sampson Act, which includes Rep. Levin’s bipartisan legislation to help end homelessness among women veterans … Continue Reading
November 11, 2019
Rep. Mike Levin Names Commander of Local Disabled American Veterans Chapter as Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA - This Veterans Day, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) named Charles Anderson, Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Tri-Cities Chapter 95, as his Constituent of the Month. In addition to his service with the DAV, Mr. Anderson has a long history of fighting for local veterans with the Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10577 and the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Chapter 493. Earlier this year, Representative Levin launched a Constituent … Continue Reading
November 04, 2019
Representative Mike Levin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Lead Community Discussion on Campaign Finance and Ethics Reform
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a community discussion on campaign finance and ethics reform as part of Speaker Pelosi’s ‘Speaker in the House’ series. Rep. Levin and Speaker Pelosi highlighted the For The People Act (H.R. 1), legislation passed this year to ensure clean and fair elections, end the dominance of big money in our politics, and help guarantee public officials work for the public interest. “It is a … Continue Reading
October 30, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Safe Storage of Firearms and Reduce Gun Violence
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Prevent Family Fire Act of 2019 with Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Kim Schrier (D-WA, MD), and Mike Turner (R-OH). The bipartisan bill will help reduce gun violence - including suicide and accidental shootings - by providing a modest tax credit for retailers to incentivize the sale of safe storage devices for firearms. The Prevent Family Fire Act provides a tax … Continue Reading
October 21, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Names North County Civil Rights Activist and Volunteer Gwen Sanders as Constituent of the Month
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) named Gwen Sanders, a longtime North County San Diego resident, civil rights activist, and volunteer as his Constituent of the Month for October. Gwen has given back to North County communities through decades of volunteer service with the North County Chapter of the NAACP, the City of Oceanside, the Communications Workers of America (CWA), and more. Earlier this year, Representative Levin launched a Constituent of the Month … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Calls for Increased Funding in Final Appropriations Bill for Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Protection Project
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) called for at least five million dollars in final Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shore protection investigations to support the Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project. This funding could be used for the Planning, Engineering and Design (PED) phase of the Encinitas-Solana Beach renourishment project, which will reduce bluff collapses along the beach in North County San … Continue Reading
October 16, 2019
Legislation Introduced by Rep. Mike Levin to Strengthen GI Bill Passes House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Washington, D.C. - Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) passed out of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee with bipartisan support. Rep. Levin’s Protect the GI Bill Act will increase transparency and accountability among educational programs that receive VA funding. The Committee also passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Levin and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to help reduce homelessness among women veterans and their families. The Protect the GI … Continue Reading
October 15, 2019
Rep. Mike Levin Calls for $10 Billion Investment in Biomedical Research
Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Biomedical Innovation Expansion Act of 2019 with Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) to invest $10 billion over the next ten years in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide support for scientific research related to antibiotic resistance and rare diseases. The Biomedical Innovation Expansion Act of 2019 also provides steady, predictable resources through the NIH Innovation … Continue Reading
October 08, 2019
Rep. Mike Levin Leads California Democratic Congressional Delegation Letter Expressing Opposition to Politically-Motivated Attacks on State
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) led the California Democratic Congressional delegation in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler expressing strong opposition to the Trump Administration’s series of politically-motivated attacks on the state, which have been made under the false pretense of protecting the state’s air and water. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Grace Napolitano (D-CA), along with 42 other California … Continue Reading
October 04, 2019
Representatives Mike Levin and Katie Porter Introduce Legislation to Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness for VSO Workers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced legislation to expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for individuals who work at Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs). Currently, most VSO workers do not qualify for loan forgiveness because the PSLF program is generally limited to 501c3 organizations, disqualifying VSOs like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) that file under other tax codes. Levin’s … Continue Reading
October 02, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, led a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting the harmful impact that the USDA’s proposed eligibility restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would have on veterans and their families. The letter was signed by House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano and 38 other Members of … Continue Reading
September 30, 2019
Representatives Mike Levin and Mark Meadows Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veterans with Legal Claims Against VA
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Mark Meadows (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act to support veterans with legal claims against the Department of Veterans Affairs or its contractors. The bill is named after Marine Veteran Brian Tally, who was denied the opportunity to file a medical malpractice claim due to a lack of transparency and efficiency at the VA. The VA failed to … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Announces North County LGBTQ Resource Center Founder as Constituent of the Month
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that North County LGBTQ Resource Center founder Max Disposti is his Constituent of the Month for September. Max’s tireless work to open the Center filled a void in support services and resources for LGBTQ families and has made a positive impact on countless lives in the North County San Diego region. Earlier this year, Representative Levin launched a Constituent of the Month program to recognize outstanding North … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Slams Trump’s Move to Revoke California’s Waiver for Auto Emissions Standards
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) slammed President Trump’s decision to revoke California’s waiver under the federal Clean Air Act to set its own auto emissions standards. The Clean Air Act has had bipartisan support for decades, and waivers under the legislation are critical tools in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “I grew up in Southern California — a place where Smog Alerts were once far too common. We’ve had decades of bipartisan action to improve air … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Highlights Californians’ Opposition to Offshore Drilling on House Floor
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) delivered remarks on the House floor highlighting Californians’ opposition to offshore drilling ahead of a vote on the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act (H.R. 1941), which blocks new offshore drilling along the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines and passed the House today. The bill was one of the first pieces of legislation that Representative Levin cosponsored as a Member of Congress. Tomorrow, the House is expected to … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Honors Victims of Encinitas Bluff Collapse on House Floor
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) honored the victims of the bluff collapse at Grandview Beach in Encinitas, California. On August 2nd, Julie Davis, Annie Clave, and Elizabeth Charles passed away after a coastal bluff collapsed on top of them. Representative Levin recently met with Dr. Pat Davis, who lost his wife, one of his daughters, and his sister-in-law on that day. Levin recently called on Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russell Vought to … Continue Reading
August 28, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Tours San Diego-Area Border Facilities, Questions CBP and ICE Officials on Treatment of Migrant Families
San Diego, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) toured the San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) Migrant Shelter, the Otay Mesa Detention Center, and the Chula Vista Border Patrol Station with Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA) and Katie Porter (D-CA). Levin questioned Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials about reports on conditions in detention facilities, flaws with the asylum process, and the impact of the Trump … Continue Reading
August 27, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Announces Nature Collective Executive Director as Constituent of the Month
Encinitas, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Doug Gibson, the Executive Director and Principal Scientist of Nature Collective, formerly known as San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, is his Constituent of the Month. For years, lagoons and river valleys in North County San Diego were undervalued for their biodiversity and were polluted. Ocean outlets were blocked with invasive plants. Under Gibson’s leadership, the Nature Collective has raised more than $15 million … Continue Reading
August 21, 2019
Following Tragic Bluff Collapse, Representative Mike Levin Calls on OMB to Approve Federal Funding For Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
Encinitas, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) called on Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russell Vought to approve federal funding for the Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project, also known as the San Diego County Shore Protection Project. Levin’s request follows the tragedy that took place in Encinitas, on August 2, 2019, which took the lives of three residents of the 49th District. Representative Levin’s letter to Acting Director Vought … Continue Reading