Press Releases
Representative Levin Requests Audit of TCA by California Controller Betty Yee Following Allegations of the Mismanagement of Public Funds
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) sent a letter to California State Controller Betty Yee to request that her office audit the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) finances following allegations of the mismanagement of public funds by the TCA board. On March 11, the Los Angeles Times published a story outlining TCA’s mismanagement of public funds while working to advance the toll road extension project. The story described instances of gross overpayments to … Continue Reading
May 03, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Fry Eligibility
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, announced the introduction of legislation to extend eligibility for the Fry Scholarship to spouses and children of members of the National Guard and Reserve who died of service connected causes but whose deaths did not occur when the member was on active duty. The Fry Scholarship provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of servicemembers who died in the … Continue Reading
May 02, 2019
Amendment to Climate Action Now Act Introduced by Representative Levin Passes House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. - Today, an amendment introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) was added to H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which passed the House of Representatives. The Climate Action Now Act would prohibit the Administration from withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement, and would also call on the President to develop a plan for how the nation will meet the pollution reduction goals in the Agreement. Representative Levin’s amendment added three key … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
Representative Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Transition Assistance Program for Servicemembers Returning to Civilian Life
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, announced the introduction of the Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William "Bill" Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill to improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for servicemembers returning to civilian life. The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis … Continue Reading
April 27, 2019
Representative Levin Statement on Chabad of Poway Synagogue Shooting
Poway, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the Chabad of Poway Synagogue shooting: “This is a tragic day for San Diegans and Americans everywhere. An attack on the Jewish community - or any religious group - is an attack on all Americans. We must reject the political and cultural environment that allows this type of hate and bigotry to find safe harbor. “It is also long past time that we take strong action to end the epidemic of gun … Continue Reading
April 26, 2019
Representative Levin Announces Fallbrook Union School District Set to Receive $47 Million in Federal Funding
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Fallbrook Union School District, which includes Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, is set to receive more than $47.5 million in federal funding to address capacity and facility condition deficiencies. These resources are made available through the Department of Defense Public Schools Military Installations Program and their allocation is determined by a priority list developed by … Continue Reading
April 25, 2019
Representatives Levin and Rouda Express Opposition to Toll Road Extension Proposals
Washington, D.C. - Earlier this week, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Harley Rouda (D-CA) wrote to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) expressing strong opposition to the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) proposal to extends its toll road network in South Orange County. TCA’s proposal contemplates extending SR-241 through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, as well as charging for the use of existing lanes that are not currently tolled. “We firmly … Continue Reading
April 11, 2019
Representative Levin Announces South Coast Water District Set to Receive $8.3 Million in Federal Funding for Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that the South Coast Water District is set to receive more than $8.3 million in federal funding for the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project, subject to pending federal appropriations. The funding will improve the local water supply in South Orange County by producing up to 5,300 acre-feet per year of new, local potable water for the District. “I am thrilled to announce that the South Coast Water District is set to … Continue Reading
April 10, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Forever GI Bill Benefits
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, joined his colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to ensure that student veterans have access to the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM scholarship program that was enacted as part of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, also known as the Forever GI Bill. The bill was led by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and cosponsored by Rep. Phil … Continue Reading
April 09, 2019
Representative Levin Chairs First Hearing of House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
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April 05, 2019
Representative Levin Recognizes San Juan Capistrano Brothers as Constituents of the Month for April
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that two San Juan Capistrano brothers, David and Eric Groos, are his Constituents of the Month for April. The Groos brothers co-founded Great Opportunities, a non-profit that provides under-served and at-risk youth, mainly coming from San Juan Capistrano’s geographically identified gang induction zones, with outdoor recreational opportunities and leadership skills that will serve them throughout life. Last month, … Continue Reading
April 04, 2019
Representative Levin and More than 100 House Members Call for Clean Energy Tax Incentives
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) sent a letter that was signed by more than 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives to House Ways & Means Chair Richard Neal calling for his committee to take up legislation to provide long-term certainty for a slate of clean energy tax incentives that would help combat the climate crisis and support American jobs in growing clean energy industries. “Climate change is real, it is already having a detrimental impact … Continue Reading
April 03, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Prioritize Veterans' Employment, Transition, Education Benefits at VA
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, joined his colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Veterans’ Education, Transition, and Opportunity Prioritization Plan (VET OPP) Act of 2019. He was joined by Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), and Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) in introducing the legislation. The bipartisan bill is cosponsored by Reps. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), Ranking Member of the … Continue Reading
April 01, 2019
Representative Levin Calls for Federal Funding to Move Spent Nuclear Fuel from SONGS and Other Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) led a letter urging the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development to fund activities that will expedite the removal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) and other decommissioning nuclear plants across the country. The letter calls for $25 million in federal funding to support the development of a consolidated interim storage (CIS) program at the Department of … Continue Reading
March 27, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing First Major Climate Change Legislation of 116th Congress
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin joined his colleagues in introducing the Climate Action Now Act, the first major climate change legislation of the 116th Congress. The bill would prohibit the Administration from using any federal funds to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, and would also call on the President to develop and make public a plan for how the nation will meet the pollution reduction goals in the Agreement. Congressman Levin spoke at a … Continue Reading
March 25, 2019
Representative Levin Responds to NRC Enforcement Decision Regarding Fuel-Loading Incident at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) responded to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) enforcement decision regarding the August 2018 fuel-loading incident at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), as well as the agency’s findings and observations of recent inspections at the plant. Earlier this year, Levin led a letter to the NRC raising concerns over its investigation into apparent violations at SONGS. The letter requested that the NRC adopt … Continue Reading
March 18, 2019
Representatives Levin, Roe Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Vet Center Eligibility
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) joined Representative Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, in introducing the Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Act. The bipartisan bill would expand the eligibility to receive counseling from VA Vet Centers to members of the National Guard and Reserves or Coast Guard who served during emergency situations in the wake of a national emergency, major disaster, civil disorder, or drug … Continue Reading
March 14, 2019
Representative Levin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Private Housing for Military Families
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Safe Housing for our Military Act, his first bill as a Member of Congress. The legislation would increase accountability and oversight over private contractor-provided housing for military families, which has suffered from serious health, safety, and environmental problems. The bill is cosponsored by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Katie Hill (D-CA), Elaine Luria (D-VA), and Abigail … Continue Reading
March 12, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Dreamers and Individuals with TPS or DED Status
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) joined Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Nydia Velazquez (NY-7), and Yvette Clarke (NY-9), to introduce the Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, as an original cosponsor. The bill would create a pathway to citizenship for eligible Dreamers and secure permanent residency for those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) status. “As the grandson of Mexican immigrants who came to America … Continue Reading
March 12, 2019
Representative Levin Responds to Report of Potentially Misused Public Funds by Orange County Transportation Corridor Agencies
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) responded to a report that the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) have potentially overspent and misused public funds while promoting a toll road project in South Orange County, which is part of the 49th Congressional District. A report by the Los Angeles Times published yesterday uncovered that TCA officials allowed for the potential misuse of hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds. This took the form of gross … Continue Reading