Press Releases
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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January 04, 2019
Representative Levin Joins House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) joined the House of Representatives Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), a group of more than fifty Members focused on combating climate change and creating clean energy jobs. "It is imperative that we take bold action to combat climate change and transition to a sustainable energy future, and I am excited to join my SEEC colleagues who share that sense of urgency," said Representative Levin. "Our children's future … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019
Levin Statement on Votes to End Trump's Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) released the following statement on his votes to pass legislation - which Republicans recently supported - to provide funding for border security and end President Trump's partial government shutdown: "Funding the federal government is one of the most basic responsibilities of the U.S. House of Representatives, and I was proud to vote for bipartisan legislation to do that. President Trump's decision to shut the government down … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Sworn-In to 116th Congress
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) was officially sworn into the 116th Congress to represent California's 49th District, which includes parts of northern San Diego County and southern Orange County. Levin was joined by his wife, Chrissy, their two children, and dozens of other family members, friends, and constituents who traveled from California to celebrate. "It is an honor to serve the people of the 49th District as their United States Representative, and I am … Continue Reading