Press Releases
Rep. Levin, Ranking Member Takano Introduce Bipartisan Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act
Washington, D.C. - House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Levin (CA-49) has reintroduced the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2024 (HR 7543) to ensure National Guard and Reservist servicemembers receive Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility for every day they spend in uniform. The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act was also introduced in the 116th and 117th Congresses and passed the House in 2022 with bipartisan support. It ensures that … Continue Reading
March 08, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Receives Veterans of Foreign Wars Congressional Award for Legislator of the Year
For full video of the awards ceremony click here Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) received the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2024 Congressional Award for Legislator of the Year for his legislative work to support veterans, service members, their families, and survivors. During his time in Congress, Rep. Levin has focused on veterans’ issues and enacted more than two dozen bipartisan laws to help our nation’s heroes. As Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs … Continue Reading
March 07, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Voting for the Laken Riley Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act. “The death of Laken Riley is a tragedy, and her murderer must be brought to justice. “I voted in support of H.R. 7511 because everyone in the United States must abide by the rule of law, regardless of status. We are a nation of laws, and they apply equally to everyone. “While I voted for this bill, I do not agree with its language that injects politics into … Continue Reading
March 06, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin to Bring IVF Specialist as State of the Union Guest
Dr. Brian Acacio, MD, FACOG Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that he will bring Dr. Brian Acacio, head of a fertility clinic in Laguna Niguel, CA, as his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union address. Dr. Acacio is an expert on infertility evaluation and treatment and has some of the highest in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates in Southern California. He is frequently named one of the top reproductive endocrinologists in California and in the … Continue Reading
March 04, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Highlights Congressional Efforts to Lower Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans
Press Conference Video can be found here Rep. Levin Hosts Press Conference at VCC’s Durian Senior Adult Care Clinic Vista, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) visited VCC’s Durian Senior Adult Care clinic to highlight Congressional efforts to lower health care costs for millions of Californians and Americans across the country made possible by legislative victories led by Democrats. During the 117th Congress (2021-2022), Rep. Levin helped pass the landmark Inflation Reduction Act to … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Robbie Hass as February 2024 Constituent of the Month
Oceanside resident Robbie Hass Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Robbie Hass as his February 2024 Constituent of the Month. Ms. Hass has been involved in the Oceanside community for more than 20 years and has served in various clubs and organizations dedicated to improving Oceanside and North County. As a business owner, Ms. Hass has made a significant contribution to the 49th District. She was named Woman of the Year by the NAACP in 2017 and was awarded Woman of the … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
Rep. Levin & Senator Merkley: Transition America to Zero-Emission Vehicles
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led colleagues in a bicameral introduction of the Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) Act. This legislation would position the United States to lead the world both in vehicle innovation and combating climate chaos. “Electric vehicles mean cleaner air and healthier communities,” said Senator Merkley. “Emissions from fossil powered vehicles contribute greatly to climate chaos, so a rapid transition to electric … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Voting to Keep the Government Open
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting for a short-term funding bill to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown and disruption to services. “I voted in favor of the short-term government funding bill because it is critical to keep our government open and avoid any disruptions to services and benefits that millions of Americans rely upon. The alternative is a government shutdown that would be disastrous for communities, … Continue Reading
February 28, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Vote in Opposition to the Atomic Energy Advancement Act
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote against the Atomic Energy Advancement Act. “Since I was elected to Congress, I’ve said that Representative is more than my job title. It’s my job description. The people of California’s 49th District sent me to Congress to find a solution to the spent nuclear fuel that has been sitting at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) for decades. “While we continue to make good bipartisan … Continue Reading
February 26, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to Department of Homeland Security to Release Shelter and Services Program Funding
Washington, DC - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) led a letter signed by fellow Members of San Diego’s Congressional delegation - Reps. Scott Peters (CA-50), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Juan Vargas (CA-52) - to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging DHS to release available funding for the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) under Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Continuing Resolutions (CR). The SSP is vital in supporting local San Diego County organizations and other local … Continue Reading
February 12, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Announces New Summer EBT Program for Low-Income Students
Rep. Levin announces Summer EBT Program Oceanside, CA - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today visited Mission Elementary School to announce the details of the new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program that will provide nutritional food access to millions of children in California and across the country. Summer EBT will provide $120 per child in grocery … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Vote in Support of Israel Aid Package
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote on the House’s supplemental funding package for Israel. “Last November, I voted against Speaker Johnson’s Israel aid package because it was conditioned on unacceptable domestic spending reductions. At the time, I said I would vote in favor of a clean aid bill if it came to the House Floor. Today, I voted in favor of this second Israel aid package because it does not include the spending cuts. … Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
Reps. Levin and Carbajal Reintroduce Bill to Improve Safe Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel
Washington, D.C. - Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) today reintroduced the 100 Year Canister Life Act, HR 7172, which requires nuclear waste canisters to have a design life of at least 100 years. Current Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations set the lifespan requirement of nuclear waste canisters at 40 years. This bill would ensure spent nuclear fuel remains safe within its canister for longer as more long-term solutions are developed to store and ultimately … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Ted & Carla DeBont as January 2024 Constituents of the Month
Encinitas Residents Ted and Carla DeBont selected for their outreach and advocacy efforts. Encinitas, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Ted & Carla DeBont as his January 2024 Constituents of the Month. The DeBonts reached out to Rep. Levin in the fall of 2021 after a loophole in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) caused their health insurance premiums to double when Ted aged into Medicare. As a result of their advocacy, Rep. Levin introduced the Health Insurance Premium Fairness … Continue Reading
January 25, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Millions in New Federal Funding to Address LOSSAN Rail Corridor Challenges
Oceanside, CA - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) today announced millions of dollars in new federal funding to address ongoing challenges that threaten the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN Corridor), the second busiest rail corridor in the country, amid yet another interruption in service due to a coastal landslide in San Clemente. Rep. Levin, joined by State Senator Catherine Blakespear, Orange County Supervisor and LOSSAN Agency Board Member Katrina Foley, LOSSAN Agency … Continue Reading
January 22, 2024
Reps. Levin and Sanchez Lead New Bill to Lower Health Care Premiums for Households Enrolled in Medicare and Affordable Care Act Plans
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Linda Sanchez CA-38) introduced H.R. 7017, the Health Insurance Premium Fairness Act, to help lower health care insurance premiums for households enrolled in Medicare and Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. The bill would close a loophole that penalizes married couples when one spouse ages into Medicare and the other spouse remains on an ACA marketplace plan. The ACA premium tax credit caps how much someone with an ACA plan pays for premiums … Continue Reading
January 15, 2024
Statement Regarding Delay of San Clemente Sand Replenishment Project
San Clemente, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and San Clemente Mayor Victor Cabral learned that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sand replenishment project will be delayed due to ongoing sand quality issues. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to allow the contractor, Manson Construction, to delay the project up to 70 days to ensure that quality sand is used for dredging and finishing the project. Work is expected to restart in about two months with better quality sand. Rep. … Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Fights for Completion of Oceanside Beach Project
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) today submitted written testimony to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee concerning the need to complete the longstanding Oceanside Special Shoreline Study intended to protect Oceanside’s coastline from erosion. The testimony was submitted for the Committee’s Member Day Hearing focused on the development of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. To read the full testimony click here. Oceanside has been experiencing … Continue Reading
January 08, 2024
Reps. Levin and Van Orden Lead Bipartisan Bill to Help Combat Food Insecurity Among Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced the bipartisan Veteran Hunger Coordination Act to help combat food insecurity among veterans. Low-income veterans are on average less likely to participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) than the overall low-income U.S. population. This bill would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report on how states have targeted veterans in their annual SNAP outreach … Continue Reading
December 27, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Jeffrey Olsen as December 2023 Constituent of the Month
Vista, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Jeffrey Olsen, also known as the “Vista Toy Man,” as his December 2023 Constituent of the Month. Mr. Olsen has graciously donated thousands of toys and clothing items to local residents and service members in need throughout 35 years of service to his community. Rep. Levin Honors Jeffrey Olsen as the December 2023 Constituent of the Month See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Jeffrey Olsen in the Congressional Record: “M. … Continue Reading