Rep. Mike Levin introduces the Fighting Fibers Act to mandate microfiber filters in washing machines, addressing textile pollution.
Quiver AI Summary
Representative Mike Levin has introduced the Fighting Fibers Act to combat microfiber pollution from clothing entering waterways. The legislation mandates that new washing machines sold in the U.S. include microfiber filtration systems to reduce the number of synthetic microfibers released during washes.
Levin emphasized the health risks posed by microfibers, stating, “Preventing them from entering our ecosystems is important to health and safety.” The bill aims to address concerns from both environmental scientists and public health advocates about the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Support for the bill includes Senator Jeff Merkley, who noted the adverse effects of microplastic pollution on human health and the environment. Experts like Dr. Anja Brandon from Ocean Conservancy highlighted the urgency of the issue, urging immediate action to protect ecosystems and communities.
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Mike Levin Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Mike Levin is worth $1.9M, as of July 25th, 2025. This is the 228th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Levin has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Mike Levin's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Levin.
Mike Levin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mike Levin:
- H.R.4694: To require that all new washing machines sold or offered for sale in the United States contain a microfiber filtration system, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4511: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4136: NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025
- H.R.4060: To amend title 37, United States Code, United States Code, to lower the threshold required for the Secretary of Defense to make a temporary adjustment to a rate of the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services, and to make permanent the authority to make such adjustment.
- H.R.3217: Stop Child Hunger Act of 2025
- H.R.2862: Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act
You can track bills proposed by Mike Levin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Levin.
Mike Levin Fundraising
Mike Levin recently disclosed $643.0K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 107th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 85.3% came from individual donors.
Levin disclosed $338.4K of spending. This was the 138th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Levin disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 279th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Mike Levin's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
