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Representative Mike Levin to Serve on House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) was selected to serve on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, a new Congressional body dedicated to addressing climate change. Representative Levin, one of the first Members of Congress to endorse the Green New Deal, will bring his background as an attorney focused on clean energy and environmental issues to the committee. “Climate change is deadly serious, it is already having a detrimental effect on our planet, … Continue Reading
February 06, 2019
Representative Levin Participates in First Congressional Hearing on Climate Change in Ten Years
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February 05, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Statement in Response to the State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address tonight: “While I am hopeful that the president’s calls for bipartisanship were made in good faith, the substance of his address was woefully out of touch with the current state of our union. The most glaring omission from his address was any serious proposal to combat climate change, which is already having a significant impact on our country, … Continue Reading
February 05, 2019
Representative Levin to Chair Congressional Hispanic Caucus Environmental Task Force
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin announced that he will Chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Environment, Public Lands, and Water Task Force. The Task Force is responsible for shaping CHC policy priorities and addressing environmental issues facing Hispanic and immigrant communities. “All too often, Hispanic communities and socioeconomically disadvantaged regions suffer the worst impacts of environmental disasters and climate change,” said Representative … Continue Reading
February 04, 2019
Representative Levin to Bring San Diego Dreamer as State of the Union Guest
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that he will bring Lucero Sanchez, a Dreamer and Environmental Science student at UC San Diego, as his guest to the State of the Union address on Tuesday. Lucero was inspired to become politically active last year after observing President Trump’s rhetoric toward immigrants and his backward policies on immigration and border security. “Generations of immigrants have come to America from all over the world in search of … Continue Reading
January 31, 2019
Representative Levin to Chair House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that he will Chair the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, a significant assignment for a freshman lawmaker and a position that will allow him to prioritize veterans around Camp Pendleton and those across the 49th District. Levin will also serve on the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health. “As the grandson of a World War II veteran and the Representative for Marine Corps Base Pendleton, I … Continue Reading
January 30, 2019
Representative Levin to Serve on House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife; and House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that he will serve on the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife; and the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, both of which will have jurisdiction over critical issues for communities in the 49th District. “The health of the Pacific Ocean and California’s coastline is vital to the people and businesses in my district, and I look forward to serving on … Continue Reading
January 30, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Helps Introduce Landmark Social Security Proposal
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) joined Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT), in introducing the Social Security 2100 Act, a bill that increases Social Security’s vital benefits while making the system financially strong throughout the 21st century. “Social Security is fundamental to the economic stability of many seniors, people who experience disabilities, and others in the communities I serve. With the Social Security 2100 act, we can improve the program’s solvency and … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Representative Levin Urges EPA Acting Administrator to Read National Climate Assessment
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) joined Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and other colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency asking the Acting Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, to familiarize himself with the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s Fourth National Climate Assessment. The Members wrote: “Although we are relieved that you acknowledged that climate change poses … Continue Reading
January 25, 2019
Representative Levin Launches Task Force of Local Stakeholders to Address Safety Challenges at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) launched a task force made up of local stakeholders and experts to address the safety challenges at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). The task force will meet on a regular basis with the goal of driving solutions to move and safely store sensitive waste located at SONGS. It will be led by Rear Admiral Leendert “Len” Hering Sr., USN (Ret)., and former U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko. “It is … Continue Reading
January 24, 2019
Representative Levin to Serve on House Veterans Affairs, Natural Resources Committees
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that he will serve on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the House Natural Resources Committees, two critical issue areas for constituents of California’s 49th Congressional District. “I am honored to serve on the House Veterans Affairs and Natural Resources Committees, both of which will debate critical issues with direct impacts on the communities I represent,” said Representative Levin. “As the grandson of a … Continue Reading
January 24, 2019
Representative Levin to Serve on House Veterans Affairs, Natural Resources Committees
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that he will serve on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the House Natural Resources Committees, two critical issue areas for constituents of California’s 49th Congressional District. “I am honored to serve on the House Veterans Affairs and Natural Resources Committees, both of which will debate critical issues with direct impacts on the communities I represent,” said Representative Levin. “As the grandson of a … Continue Reading
January 23, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Issues Statement on 10th Vote to End the Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin issued the following statement after his 10th vote to end the partial government shutdown and get federal workers the paychecks they desperately need and deserve. The bipartisan legislation passed by the House today includes $1.6 billion in key border security-related measures, such as improvements to ports of entry, additional immigration judges, and assistance to Central America to help address the root cause of the migration … Continue Reading
January 19, 2019
Representative Levin Statement on President Trump Shutdown Proposal
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on President Trump's shutdown proposal: "Before we consider any immigration and border security proposal, we must first re-open the government and get federal workers the paychecks they deserve. "President Trump's proposal only includes the most limited, temporary set of protections for Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status, not the permanent solution that is needed for Dreamers. … Continue Reading
January 18, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Leads Letter to Nuclear Regulatory Commission on San Onofre Investigation
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) led a letter to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairwoman Kristine Svinicki raising concerns over its investigation into apparent violations at the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS). The apparent violations related to Holtec’s canister redesign process, and the handling of a canister on site, had potentially disastrous consequences given the high population density near the site. The Members’ letter requests … Continue Reading
January 16, 2019
Representative Levin Helps Pass Legislation to Increase Federal Funding for California Wildfire Recovery and Prevention
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) helped pass the Disaster Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019, a comprehensive emergency disaster bill that would increase federal funding for California wildfire recovery and prevention. The disaster package provides $12.4 billion in emergency spending nationwide to help meet the urgent needs of American communities recovering from recent wildfires and other natural disasters. “While President Trump has threatened to ransack … Continue Reading
January 16, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Helps Introduce The Raise the Wage Act of 2019
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) joined his colleagues in introducing the Raise the Wage Act of 2019. The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 in 2024, index future minimum wage increases to median wage growth, and ensure all workers are paid at least the full federal minimum wage by phasing out the subminimum wages for tipped workers, youth workers, and workers with disabilities. “It is unacceptable that hard-working Americans making the federal … Continue Reading
January 09, 2019
Representative Levin Statement on Bipartisan Vote to Start Re-Opening Government and End Trump Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement after voting on a bipartisan bill to re-open some federal agencies and help ensure that Americans receive their tax refund checks on time: “President Trump’s shutdown is in its 19th day, and it is hurting folks in North County San Diego and South Orange County who simply want to go back to work and receive their paychecks. Trump’s shutdown is also jeopardizing tax refund checks that families need to … Continue Reading
January 09, 2019
Representative Levin Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Syria’s Assad Regime
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) cosponsored the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill that would require President Trump to impose sanctions on anyone who does business with Syria’s Assad regime and help crack down on human rights violators. “The Assad regime has committed unimaginable atrocities against its own citizens, and the United States must do everything in its power to hold the regime accountable,” said Representative Levin. “It … Continue Reading
January 08, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Institute Commonsense Gun Safety Reforms
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