Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Blasts So-Called “Pro-Choice Republicans” for Refusal to Support Right to Contraception Act
San Diego, CA - This week, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) reminded San Diego and Orange County residents that Republicans in Congress and others proclaiming to be “pro-choice” are being disingenuous by refusing to support critical legislation like the Right to Contraception Act that would protect access to contraception across the country. At a press conference announcing new federal changes that will allow millions of women to have greater access to over-the-counter contraceptives at no-cost, Levin … Continue Reading
October 18, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin, San Diego Congressional Delegation Call for Federal Support for South Bay Air Quality Monitoring
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Scott Peters (CA-50) called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide support to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) as they work to monitor the air quality in communities impacted by Tijuana River Valley pollution. This summer, South Bay communities were overwhelmed by strong sewage odors from the Tijuana River Valley, and hydrogen sulfide … Continue Reading
October 17, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Funding Request to Improve Living Conditions at Barracks Across the Country Including Camp Pendleton
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) led a bipartisan letter with Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro highlighting the unhealthy and unsafe conditions at naval barracks across the country and urging the Secretary to fully fund initiatives to modernize and refurbish the structures, including at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The Members cite a September 2023 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the poor state of barracks at … Continue Reading
September 30, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Announces New Federal Policy Change to Allow More Veterans to Access Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that at his urging the Treasury Department has made a new federal policy change that will allow more veterans to access affordable housing. The Treasury Department will no longer include veterans’ service-connected disability benefits when calculating income to determine eligibility for low-income housing financed by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Prior to this change, the Treasury Department considered veterans’ … Continue Reading
September 30, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Miriam Zuniga as September 2024 Constituent of the Month
Carlsbad, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Miriam Zuniga as his September 2024 Constituent of the Month for her work to support and strengthen Latino communities in South Orange County. Miriam is the Director of Adult Programs at Unidos South OC, Vice President of the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), the lead coordinator for the Community Leader Coalition, and sits on Rep. Levin’s Latino Leadership Advisory Council. In her roles, she works to amplify the … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement Supporting Government Funding Extension
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) today released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the short-term government funding bill to extend current funding levels through December 20, 2024. “I voted for the short-term government funding bill because a shutdown would have been harmful to our service members, families, and workers. I’m pleased this bill does not contain the extremist provisions proposed by House Republicans that threaten our democratic voting rights and … Continue Reading
September 24, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) today introduced the bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2024, which would modernize our country’s nuclear waste management program by establishing an independent Nuclear Waste Administration to manage the country’s nuclear waste. In line with recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Energy Future, this bill would establish a new, single purpose organization to manage the back end … Continue Reading
September 20, 2024
Levin, Pappas, Jacobs Reintroduce Legislation to Address Harmful Impact of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, Guarantee VA Benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans
On the 13th anniversary of the full repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT), Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the Equality Caucus, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) reintroduced the Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned (SERVE) Act to guarantee and protect VA benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged from the Armed Forces due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. During DADT, many LGBTQ+ … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement Regarding the House Vote on Republicans’ Extremist Government Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin today released the following statement regarding his vote opposing Speaker Mike Johnson’s extremist government funding bill. “I voted against Speaker Johnson’s bill to extend government funding because it is an unserious bill riddled with extremist provisions that has no chance of becoming law. The bill fails to support our veterans or strengthen our national security, and it attempts to push through undemocratic voter restrictions that would harm our … Continue Reading
September 17, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Visits Boulevard/Jacumba Hot Springs Border Region to Examine Impact of Presidential Executive Action on Asylum Seekers
Jacumba Hot Springs, CA - This week, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) visited the United States Border Patrol Boulevard Station to assess how President Biden’s June 2024 executive action on asylum seekers is affecting the situation at the border. “I saw first-hand that the President’s executive action is making a positive difference on the ground. Recent data have made clear that crossings are down, apprehensions have been cut in half, and street releases have zeroed,” said Rep. Levin. “When I was … Continue Reading
September 09, 2024
Reps. Levin, Vargas, Jacobs, Peters Reiterate Call for Immediate Federal State of Emergency Declaration Amid High Levels of Toxic Gases in South San Diego
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Scott Peters (CA-50) reiterated calls for an immediate federal state of emergency declaration amid recent findings showing high levels of noxious gases in south San Diego from Tijuana River Valley pollution. Last year, the San Diego Congressional delegation called for a federal state of emergency to help combat pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. “We write to reiterate our request … Continue Reading
September 04, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors North County Students as August 2024 Constituents of the Month
Carlsbad, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Shae Adams, Ravi Bhat, Gretchen Bodensteiner, Carly Gonzalez, Mihika Juneja, Aleena Kim, Hayun Kim, Samy Kinthada, Psi Padhya, Nadia Razzaq, Divya Sharma, Sonali Sharma, Harshini Subramaniam, and Taylor White as his August 2024 Constituents of the Month for their efforts to increase youth voter literacy and engagement in North County San Diego. As students preparing to participate in their first election, they organized a “Rock the Vote” … Continue Reading
August 30, 2024
California State Parks and the U.S. Department of Navy Reach Long-Term Lease Agreement for San Onofre State Beach
SAN ONOFRE, Calif. - California State Parks, California’s Department of General Services, the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton today announced a new 25-year lease agreement for San Onofre State Beach and San Mateo Campground. The popular beach in San Diego County is renowned for its world-class surf breaks and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, attracting nearly 2.5 million visitors each year. Today’s agreement, which marks the culmination of years of … Continue Reading
August 28, 2024
Rep. Levin, California Senators, San Diego Congressional Delegation Call for Answers Amid Increased Sewage Odors, Sewage Flows from Mexico
CHULA VISTA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) along with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Scott Peters (CA-50), and Juan Vargas (CA-52) called on the U.S. Department of State to press Mexican officials for answers on the unprecedented dry weather sewage and sediment flows from Mexico amid intense sewage odors. The International Boundary and Water Commission has reported an increase in sewage flows in the … Continue Reading
August 15, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Announces New Federal Policy Changes to Expand Veterans’ Access to Affordable Housing & Combat Veteran Homelessness
Rep. Levin is Joined by HUD Official, Service Provider, & Formerly Homeless Veteran Watch Rep. Levin’s Press Conference Here Encinitas, CA— Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made new federal policy changes to expand veterans’ access to rental assistance and affordable housing programs to combat veteran homelessness across the country. The new changes implemented by HUD will end the … Continue Reading
August 13, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds Six Consecutive Weeks of Zero Migrant Street Releases
Oceanside, CA— Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) today announced that the U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector had six consecutive weeks of zero migrant street releases. There have been zero street releases for the weeks ending on July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, and August 9. President Biden’s June 2024 slate of executive actions are making progress on border security and preventing street releases that cost thousands of dollars and constrain the resources of local law enforcement and … Continue Reading
August 08, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds HUD Actions to Combat Veteran Homelessness & Expand Access to Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for enacting policy changes that will help homeless veterans access rental assistance for affordable housing units. HUD’s new policies will no longer consider service-connected disability benefits as income and therefore allow more veterans to access HUD-VASH housing vouchers. Before this … Continue Reading
August 05, 2024
Reps. Levin, Castor, SEEC Urge Environmental Protection Agency to Adopt Robust Powerplant Standards
Washington, D.C. - House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Members Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) along with the SEEC Co-Chairs — Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-7), Mike Quigley (IL-5), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) — led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan, urging the agency to adopt strong, comprehensive standards for existing gas-fired powerplants. These five members were joined by 81 of their House colleagues in signing the … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Gerry Sova as July 2024 Constituent of the Month
Encinitas, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Gerry Sova as his July 2024 Constituent of the Month. Mr. Sova is an Encinitas resident and community leader best known for founding the local restaurant Captain Keno’s. As the oldest restaurant in Encinitas, Captain Keno’s is a neighborhood staple and has served the community in various ways, from providing underserved communities with free meals during the holiday season to being a popular social spot for Encinitas residents and … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bill to Responsibly Expand Renewable Energy on Public Lands
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) participated in a hearing of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources to speak in favor of his bill H.R. 9012, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (PLREDA), which he reintroduced this month. The bill would help promote domestic energy independence by supporting the responsible development of wind, solar, and geothermal energy on public lands. Rep. Levin’s bill is more comprehensive than House … Continue Reading