Biography

Mike Levin, born on October 20, 1978, in Inglewood, California, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving California's 49th Congressional District since January 3, 2019. The district encompasses North County San Diego and South Orange County. Raised in Lake Forest, California, Levin's mother is Mexican-American, and his father is Jewish. He was brought up in both the Jewish and Catholic faiths. Levin resides in San Juan Capistrano with his wife, Chrissy, and their two children.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University, 2001
  • Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law, 2005

• Professional Experience:

  • Co-founder and Director of CleanTech Orange County , 2010-2017
  • Director of Government Affairs at FuelCell Energy, 2014-2017
  • Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Ener-Core, Inc., 2010-2014
  • Attorney at Bryan Cave LLP, 2008-2010
  • Vice President of Business Development at Better Energy Systems, 2007-2008
  • Associate at Alshire & Wynder LLP, 2005-2006
  • Coro Foundation Fellow, 2001-2002

• Political Experience:

  • Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Orange County, 2006-2007
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for California's 49th District in 2018; re-elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024
  • Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources
  • Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
  • Co-Chair of the Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus
  • Member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus

Throughout his tenure, Levin has been a staunch advocate for environmental protection, clean energy, and veterans' affairs. He has introduced legislation to transition the U.S. to zero-emission vehicles, ban new offshore drilling along the Southern California coast, and responsibly develop renewable energy on public lands. Levin has also prioritized the safe storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel, particularly concerning the decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. In his role on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, he has worked to improve veterans' health care, expand job opportunities, and provide stable housing for homeless veterans.