At the core of these 10 BIG STEPS is my belief that every American deserves the chance to succeed.
These steps are our blueprint to a future with lower costs, improved quality of life, and sustainable growth as a nation.
Thanks for reading, and learn more here: mikelevin.org/10bigsteps/
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 49
Mike Levin
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Voting Record — 550
Yes45%
No54%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align97%
Cross-party3%
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Mike Levin
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 49
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20 recent posts · 24 sponsored · 93 cosponsored
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10. Raise the Federal Minimum Wage
If you work full time in America, you shouldn’t live in poverty. Full stop. More money in workers’ pockets means stronger families and stronger communities. We must raise the minimum wage to a level that works for working people.
9. End the Student Debt Trap
I firmly believe that Congress should set the interest rate on all federal student loans at zero. Higher education shouldn’t be a lifelong burden, it should be an option for every American seeking to better their life.
8. Make the VA World-Class
As a proud advocate for our veterans, I’ve seen the impact quality VA care makes. Our veterans deserve the best health care in the world—full stop. That means hiring more staff, fully modernizing facilities, and holding leadership accountable when VA services fall short.
7. Lead on AI—Responsibly
AI is rapidly changing our world. We need to make sure it works FOR the average American—not against them. That means encouraging innovation but setting guardrails that protect jobs, privacy, and national security.
6. Protect Social Security
Americans earned their Social Security benefits over a lifetime of work. It's our duty to protect the program for today’s seniors and tomorrow’s workers. The SS 2100 Act would keep the system solvent for decades by ensuring those at the very top pay their fair share.
5. Make Healthy Food More Accessible
Millions of Americans struggle to afford healthy food. That’s completely unacceptable. We need to support local farms that use sustainable practices and help bring down food costs while protecting our land and water for the next generation.
4. Make Healthcare Work for People
Healthcare should be about health, not profits. We must protect Medicare and Medicaid from cuts, and expand them to cover things like dental, vision, and hearing.
Putting the American people before special interests shouldn’t be an exception for lawmakers, it should be the rule.
Trump’s new rule lets federal employees preach on the job—even to coworkers. But the Founders didn’t separate church and state to weaken either—they did it to strengthen both. Faith is personal. Government should stay neutral so both can thrive. www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Thank you to longtime community leader Francine Busby for sharing how to stand out and win in CA politics with our Democracy Summer Fellows!
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Trump’s EPA is gutting the rules that keep our air clean, energy affordable, and businesses competitive. China’s investing in the future—Trump’s handing it to them. Higher gas prices, more pollution, and a weaker America. You’ll pay the price.
Trump’s EPA is gutting the rules that keep our air clean, energy affordable, and businesses competitive. China’s investing in the future—Trump’s handing it to them. Higher gas prices, more pollution, and a weaker America. You’ll pay the price.
Some Republicans claim they didn’t gut Medicaid—just added “accountability.” That’s a LIE. Their plan slashes $1 trillion, imposes harsh red tape, and creates chaos that could push millions off coverage. This isn’t reform. It’s sabotage.
Some Republicans claim they didn’t gut Medicaid—just added “accountability.” That’s a LIE. Their plan slashes $1 trillion, imposes harsh red tape, and creates chaos that could push millions off coverage. This isn’t reform. It’s sabotage.
Trump’s team now admits climate change is real—but claims it’s too expensive to fix. That’s like watching your house burn and saying water costs too much. This is really about doing whatever Big Oil wants, even if it scorches our future. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Reposted byMike Levin
Firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because the jobs report makes you look bad isn’t just petty — it’s dangerous.
Public servants don’t exist to protect Trump’s ego. They exist to serve the American people with facts.
Silencing them won’t hide Trump’s failures — it only proves them.
Firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because the jobs report makes you look bad isn’t just petty — it’s dangerous.
Public servants don’t exist to protect Trump’s ego. They exist to serve the American people with facts.
Silencing them won’t hide Trump’s failures — it only proves them.
Make no mistake: Trump’s new tariffs are TAXES ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. Costs are high enough and we don’t need to pay more for his trade war.
Reposted byMike Levin
I’m deeply disappointed to see any institution cower to a bully.
This wasn’t a negotiation—it was a shakedown.
Universities should not surrender.
When institutions give in to pressure like this, they don’t just lose their backbone—they risk losing their soul.
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Voting History550 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
550 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | S. 1582 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 3633 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-16 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Motion to Reconsider | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H.R. 1717 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | S. 1596 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1770 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1709 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-27 | H. Res. 516 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 275 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 875 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-06-25 | H. Res. 519 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 530 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 530 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 537 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 3422 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 3394 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 1998 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 2056 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 2056 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 331 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 884 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 2096 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 481 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 488 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H.R. 2035 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-06 | H.R. 2966 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.