Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of H. Res. 719, the Charlie Kirk Resolution: “Political violence can never be tolerated in our democracy. That does not mean I endorse Charlie Kirk’s views or every word in the resolution. Far from it. I profoundly disagree with many of his positions and the divisive rhetoric he often used. But condemning violence is bigger than politics, party, or ideology. We can honor the … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Opposes House Republicans’ Partisan Government Funding Bill That Increases Health Care Costs
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on his vote against House Republicans’ partisan government funding bill: “I made my position clear: I would not support a partisan government funding bill that puts the health care of millions of Americans at risk.” “House Republicans chose to shut us out of the negotiating room and offered a short-term government funding extension that does nothing to protect the 600,000 Californians who lose health care next … Continue Reading
September 17, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Leads California Democratic Congressional Delegation in Urging EPA to Maintain Policy to Combat Climate Pollution
Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Vice Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), led 44 members of California’s Democratic Congressional Delegation in a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling on the agency to maintain its Endangerment Finding for greenhouse gases. The Endangerment Finding, signed in 2009, establishes that greenhouse gas emissions … Continue Reading
September 12, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Approval of New Settlement Construction in the West Bank
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement concerning the approval of new settlement construction in the West Bank: “I am unequivocally opposed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision yesterday to approve new settlement construction in the West Bank. Netanyahu made clear these settlements are intended to erase the prospects of a Palestinian state. By siding with extremists in his government, Netanyahu is once again prioritizing his own … Continue Reading
September 11, 2025
Responding to Political Violence, Rep. Mike Levin Calls for Community Over Chaos
Download the video HERE. Watch the video HERE. Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) discussed the rise of political violence in America and called for our nation to show unity and respect in times of chaos. Key Excerpt: […] I’m asking the peacemakers among us—Republicans, Democrats, Independents alike—to speak louder. Lower the temperature. Refuse to share the cheap shot or the rumor that deepens the division. Remind your neighbors and coworkers that disagreement does not mean … Continue Reading
September 10, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the House 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting against the House-drafted version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Historically, the NDAA has been a bipartisan bill that brings Democrats and Republicans together to support our nation’s service members and their families. As an Appropriator and the proud representative of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, I understand what’s at stake when we are negotiating funding our … Continue Reading
September 08, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Schools Serving Military and Tribal Communities
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA-49) and David Valadao (R-CA-22) reintroduced the bipartisan Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act, legislation to fully fund the federal Impact Aid program for the first time since 1969. Impact Aid provides critical federal resources to public school districts whose local tax base is reduced by the presence of federal land, such as military installations and tribal lands. More than 1,100 districts serving over ten million … Continue Reading
August 27, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin, Solana Beach Mayor Heebner Highlight Risks of Looming Government Shutdown
Solana Beach, CA — Yesterday, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) joined Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner and other local officials to outline to potential impacts of a federal government shutdown on Solana Beach and communities across California’s 49th District.Federal funding is set to expire on September 30th, and without congressional action, a shutdown could delay or eliminate about $16.6 million dollars in support for local projects.More than a dozen projects in North County San Diego and South … Continue Reading
August 27, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Honors San Clemente Lifeguard Maya Snyder as August 2025 Constituent of the Month
Maya Snyder San Clemente, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Maya Snyder, a rookie California State Parks lifeguard, has been named August 2025 Constituent of the Month for her extraordinary service and dedication to protecting the public at our district’s state beaches.Maya graduated from State Lifeguard Training in May and has already made a powerful impact on public safety along the coast. In her first few months, she has completed over 138 water rescues, including the … Continue Reading
August 25, 2025
NEWS: Rep. Mike Levin Calls on State of California to Fully Eliminate State Taxes on Military Retiree Pensions
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom urging him to support fully eliminating state income taxes on military retirees with federal pensions and thanking him for signing into law a pension exclusion of up to $20,000 in California’s recent budget. “Several years ago, I wrote to urge you to join me and California’s veteran and military … Continue Reading
July 31, 2025
Reps. Levin, Lawler Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Require On-Site Inspectors at Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants
Washington, D.C.—Today, Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA-49) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) reintroduced the bipartisan Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers (INSPECT) Act, ahead of the seventh anniversary of the August 3, 2018 near-canister drop at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). The bill would increase safety and oversight at decommissioning nuclear power plants by requiring the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to keep a resident inspector at … Continue Reading
July 30, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Michael Meyers as July 2025 Constituent of the Month
Michael Meyers Carlsbad, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Michael Meyers, a Carlsbad native and founder of North County San Diego’s first local goalball team for the blind and visually impaired, as his July 2025 Constituent of the Month. Michael was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease, during high school and turned his disability into a force for local advocacy. While attending a rehabilitation program in Colorado, he discovered goalball, a team … Continue Reading
July 29, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin, Health Leaders & Patients Expose Devastating Medicaid Cuts That Threaten Access to Health Care
Rep. Levin, health leaders & patients discuss impacts of devastating Medicaid cuts View full press conference here Vista, CA — On the eve of the 60th anniversary of Medicaid becoming law, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), health leaders, and patients condemned deep Medicaid and health care cuts enacted under the Republican budget law that threaten access to health care services for millions of Americans. The Republican budget will harm seniors, low-income families, and California’s health care … Continue Reading
July 29, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement in response to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza: “I am deeply concerned by reports of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Extreme shortages of food and medicine facing innocent civilians demand that Israel — in coordination with international aid organizations, regional partners, and the United States — continue to increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza without disruptions. “I welcome … Continue Reading
July 24, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bill to Combat Microfiber Pollution
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the Fighting Fibers Act, which would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to require the installation of a microfiber filtration system on new washing machines to address microfiber pollution and health impacts from clothing. A companion bill in the Senate was introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon. Scientists estimate millions of tons of microfibers from clothing enter our water systems … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Combat Automatic Recurring Campaign Contributions
Washington, D.C.—Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49), Nick LaLota (NY-01), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Jay Obernolte (CA-08) reintroduced the bipartisan Uncheck the Box Act to prevent political campaigns from using pre-checked boxes to solicit recurring contributions. The bipartisan legislation would require political campaigns across the board to receive affirmative consent, without passive action such as failing to uncheck a pre-checked box, for recurring contributions and prohibit a person from … Continue Reading
July 15, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Reintroduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill: The Dignity Act
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) joined Reps. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), along with 17 of their colleagues, to reintroduce a historic, bipartisan immigration bill: the Dignity Act of 2025. After more than two years of negotiation, this bill is an updated compromise agreement that addresses legal status and protections for undocumented immigrants, border security, asylum reform, and visa reform. Watch Rep. Levin’s remarks here. The Dignity Act … Continue Reading
July 03, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Votes “Hell No” on the Big Ugly Bill
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting “Hell No” on the Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill that will kick millions of Americans off their health insurance, cut food assistance, and raise energy prices: “I’ve been saying it for months - this is the worst bill that the House has voted on during my time in Congress. “I’ve made sure my Republican colleagues know exactly what their vote in support of this legislation means. The numbers are dire. … Continue Reading
June 30, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Nani Love as June 2025 Constituent of the Month
Nani Love Vista, CA-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Nani Love, a case manager and victim’s advocate at the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, as his June 2025 Constituent of the Month. Born and raised on O?ahu, Hawaii, Nani moved to the mainland and volunteered at the Center for two years before joining as full-time staff. She has been recognized for her outstanding work leading the organization’s housing service program, where she has connected countless families to wrap around … Continue Reading
June 27, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement After Congressional Briefing on Iran Strikes
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after receiving a classified briefing on the U.S. operation targeting Iran’s nuclear program: “While I cannot share the details of today’s classified briefing, it is clear that the U.S. strikes significantly disrupted aspects of Iran’s nuclear program. A nuclear-armed Iran would be a threat to the U.S., our allies, and the world—this strike slowed that path. Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear … Continue Reading