Ted Levin
Born 1978 · Age 47
American attorney and Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district (first elected 2018). Environmental law background and cleantech advocate; focuses on climate, veterans, and spent nuclear fuel removal.
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Born in Inglewood, California
Michael Ted Levin was born in Inglewood, California; raised in Lake Forest, Orange County.
Graduated Loyola High School (Los Angeles)
Completed high school at Loyola High School in Los Angeles.
Graduated Stanford University (BA); Student Body President
Earned a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University; served as Stanford Student Body President while an undergraduate.
Began Coro Fellowship
Served as a Coro Fellow after graduating from Stanford (public affairs/leadership fellowship).
Graduated Duke University School of Law (J.D.)
Earned a Juris Doctor degree from Duke University School of Law with a focus on environmental law.
Started career as environmental & energy attorney
Began working as an attorney specializing in energy and environmental regulatory compliance and government affairs after law school.
Published op-ed: "Congressional Inaction Is Cleantech's Biggest Stumbling Block"
Authored an article on cleantech policy and congressional inaction (Environmental Protection Online).
Co-founded CleanTech OC (trade group)
Co-founded CleanTech OC, a trade group promoting sustainable energy in Orange County (date inferred from early-career references).
Vice President, Better Energy Systems
Served as vice president of Better Energy Systems, a Berkeley cleantech startup (date in early career).
Worked at FlexEnergy (cleantech)
Worked for FlexEnergy developing methane capture/utilization technology (role tied to 40 Under 40 recognition).
Married Chrissy Parker
Marriage to Chrissy Parker (public record indicates married in 2011).
Named to OC Metro "40 Under 40"
Featured in OC Metro's "40 Under 40" for work at FlexEnergy, a company developing technology to capture and use methane from landfills and wastewater treatment facilities.
Director of Government Affairs, FuelCell Energy (start)
Began serving as director of government affairs at FuelCell Energy (company role; Wikipedia lists 2014–2017).
Joined board, Center for Sustainable Energy
Served on the board of the Center for Sustainable Energy in San Diego (served during his cleantech/environment career).
Joined Hillary Clinton's national finance committee
Participated in the 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign as a member of the national finance committee.
Left FuelCell Energy (end of govt affairs role)
Ended tenure as FuelCell Energy director of government affairs (Wikipedia lists 2014–2017).
Announced run for U.S. House (CA-49)
Announced candidacy for the U.S. House to replace Darrell Issa in California's 49th Congressional District.
Confronted Rep. Darrell Issa at town hall
Publicly challenged Issa at his town hall; referenced a book he had sent Issa in 2016, 'Climate Change for Beginners.'
Advanced from blanket primary to general election (CA-49)
Came in second in the June 5, 2018 jungle primary to Republican Diane Harkey and advanced to the general election.
Received endorsement from former President Barack Obama
Barack Obama publicly endorsed Mike Levin during the 2018 campaign.
Elected to U.S. House (CA-49)
Won the November 6, 2018 general election for California's 49th congressional district; votes: 166,453 (56.4%).
Established local SONGS task force (decommissioning oversight)
Created a local task force upon arriving in Congress to formulate policy recommendations on the decommissioning San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) and spent nuclear fuel.
Founding Member & Co-Chair, Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus
Helped found and co-chair the bipartisan caucus focused on safe storage, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel.
116th Congress committee assignments
Appointed to House Natural Resources Committee, House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for the 116th Congress.
Co-founded Sustain OC (clean energy advocacy)
Co-founded Sustain OC to accelerate sustainable power generation and transportation alternatives in Orange County (date per official bio; estimated timing around this period).
Sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives
Assumed office January 3, 2019 representing California's 49th district; sworn in during the 2019 government shutdown.
Sponsored Johnny Isakson & David P. Roe Veterans Health Care & Benefits Improvement Act
Sponsored significant veterans legislation (2020) that strengthened and expanded veterans' benefits; signed into law and provided pandemic-era benefits improvements.
Re-elected to Congress (2020)
Defeated Republican Brian Maryott in the November 3, 2020 general election with 205,349 votes (53.1%).
Became Chair, House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Served as lead Democrat and Chair of the Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Ballotpedia indicates leadership during 2021–2023 cycle).
Voted for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Supported the bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed in November 2021; has since brought tens of millions in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to district projects.
Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Supported the landmark climate and health legislation (Inflation Reduction Act), the largest climate policy passed by Congress.
Reported district federal funding milestone since 2019
Reportedly brought home more than $1 billion in federal funding to the 49th District since taking office in 2019, including infrastructure projects, beaches, water supply, schools, and Camp Pendleton improvements.
Re-elected to Congress (2022)
Defeated Republican Brian Maryott in the November 8, 2022 general election with 151,276 votes (52.6%).
Committee reassignment: Appropriations (Energy & Water; MilCon, VA)
For the 118th/119th Congress cycle, served on the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittees on Energy & Water Development and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies.
Advocated for moving Pacific Surfliner rail and Del Mar tunnel funding
Pushed for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding for a rail tunnel under Del Mar to move the Pacific Surfliner off coastal bluffs, aiming to complete by 2035.
Founding Member / Vice Chair, Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC)
Serves as Vice Chair of SEEC, the House caucus focused on environment, climate change, and clean energy policy.
Called for temporary Gaza cease-fire and criticized Israeli leadership (March–April 2024)
In March 2024 called for a temporary cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and in April 2024 said new leaders may be needed in Israel to achieve peace.
Voted for National Defense Authorization Act (FY2024) & other key 2023–24 votes
Voted in favor of major defense and appropriations bills and a slate of high-profile measures during the 118th Congress (record of key votes documented by Ballotpedia & Clerk).
Hosted Department of Energy Secretary at SONGS (events)
Has hosted DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station to highlight spent nuclear fuel management efforts (two visits noted in official bio; dates not specified).
Co-founded / Led legislation on zero-emission vehicles & offshore drilling ban
Has led and sponsored legislation to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and to ban new offshore drilling off Southern California (ongoing legislative focus).
Publicly called for President Biden to withdraw from 2024 race
On July 12, 2024, Levin joined other Democrats in publicly calling for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
Re-elected to Congress (2024)
Defeated Republican Matt Gunderson in the November 5, 2024 general election with 197,397 votes (52.2%).
Public record and financial disclosure updates (LegiStorm entries)
LegiStorm and other monitoring services list ongoing staff, salary, and disclosure records for Rep. Mike Levin (ongoing updates into 2025).
Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus & Congressional Progressive Caucus
Serves as a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Progressive Caucus; active in caucus work (ongoing role).
Hosts monthly town halls and produces "Listening with Levin" podcast
Runs recurring constituent outreach: monthly town halls and a podcast compiling town halls and constituent conversations.
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