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Rep. Mullin’s EV Battery Recycling Provision Passes The House - Congressman Kevin Mullin Skip to content About Committees and Caucuses Our District Events Votes and Legislation Contact Contact Federal Agency Help Appropriations Requests NDAA Requests Newsletter Subscribe Offices Scheduling Requests Website Problem Share Your Story Media Press Releases In The News Videos Issues Fighting Back Against Trump’s Harmful Policies & Chaos Economy Education Energy and Environment Foreign Policy Gun Violence Health Care Housing and Homelessness Protecting Democracy Transportation and Infrastructure Veterans Services Art Competition Grant Applicants Federal Agency Help Tours & Tickets Flag Requests Internships Military Service Academy Know Your Immigration Rights Facebook Twitter Instagram Bluesky Youtube May 14 2026 Rep. Mullin’s EV Battery Recycling Provision Passes The House Home / Media / Uncategorized Washington, D.C. – As a part of his work to accelerate the United States’ transition to clean energy, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) successfully passed an amendment to the Farm Bill to encouraging old electric vehicle (EV) batteries to be repurposed for agriculture and reused on farms and ranches. Rep. Mullin’s amendment to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy to study how retired EV batteries could support farmers and ranchers, for example by storing power for refrigeration or charging equipment. The amended bill will now be considered by the Senate and is part of Rep. Mullin’s ongoing work to accelerate the adoption of clean energy, while reducing waste across the country. “We need to be looking at ways to incorporate renewable energy and sustainability in novel and innovative ways,” said Rep. Mullin. “Over the next decade, millions of batteries will be retired from electric vehicles and while these batteries may no longer be suitable for use in EVs, they can still retain significant capacity for use on farms and ranches. Repurposing them in agricultural settings could help maximize our domestic energy supply, support American farmers, and advance a more sustainable future.” Global projections estimate that approximately 1.2 million EV batteries will be retired each year by 2030, growing to roughly 50 million batteries by 2050. Rep. Mullin’s amendment will help identify ways to turn this growing waste stream into affordable energy solutions for farmers while reducing waste and strengthening domestic energy resilience. ### Sign Up To Receive My Newsletter Email * Submit --> About Committees and Caucuses Our District Events Votes and Legislation Contact Contact Federal Agency Help Appropriations Requests NDAA Requests Newsletter Subscribe Offices Scheduling Requests Website Problem Share Your Story Media Press Releases In The News Videos Issues Fighting Back Against Trump’s Harmful Policies & Chaos Economy Education Energy and Environment Foreign Policy Gun Violence Health

Urban search and rescue gets boost: Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco, announces $56M funding, one of 28 task forces based out of Menlo Park, East Palo Alto - Congressman Kevin Mullin Skip to content About Committees and Caucuses Our District Events Votes and Legislation Contact Contact Federal Agency Help Appropriations Requests NDAA Requests Newsletter Subscribe Offices Scheduling Requests Website Problem Share Your Story Media Press Releases In The News Videos Issues Fighting Back Against Trump’s Harmful Policies & Chaos Economy Education Energy and Environment Foreign Policy Gun Violence Health Care Housing and Homelessness Protecting Democracy Transportation and Infrastructure Veterans Services Art Competition Grant Applicants Federal Agency Help Tours & Tickets Flag Requests Internships Military Service Academy Know Your Immigration Rights Facebook Twitter Instagram Bluesky Youtube May 08 2026 Urban search and rescue gets boost: Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco, announces $56M funding, one of 28 task forces based out of Menlo Park, East Palo Alto Home / Media / Uncategorized Originally published on May 8, 2026 by the San Mateo Daily Journal and written by Holly Rusch Lawmakers including U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco, secured $56 million in funding for national Urban Search and Rescue task forces, it was announced during a press conference at the East Palo Alto warehouse for Task Force 3. Of 28 national task forces that have been deployed during some of the nation’s most dire catastrophes, including wildfires, hurricanes and terrorist attacks like 9/11, eight are located in California. One of those California deployment groups, Task Force 3, is local to San Mateo County. Headed by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District and made up of emergency personnel from local fire departments, it’s an integral part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to disaster. “Most of us are fortunate to not be thinking day in and day out about what would happen during a large-scale national disaster, but the truth is, it could happen to anyone, anywhere, at any given moment,” Mullin said. “This mutual aid system is America at its best.” The funding, which is a $15 million increase for the program, was included as part of a congressional funding package for the Department of Homeland Security that had stalled over debate around federal immigration enforcement but passed and signed by the president last week. The effort to fund the Urban Search and Rescue program was bipartisan, speakers during the May 7 press conference emphasized, and was driven by budgetary concerns from the task forces. ### Sign Up To Receive My Newsletter Email * Submit --> About Committees and Caucuses Our District Events Votes and Legislation Contact Contact Federal Agency Help Appropriations Requests NDAA Requests Newsletter Subscribe Offices Scheduling Requests Website Problem Share Your Story Media Press Releases In The News Videos Issues Fighting Bac

Rep. Mullin Secures Another Round of Federal Funding, Bringing Home $14.5 Million in 2026 - Congressman Kevin Mullin Skip to content About Committees and Caucuses Our District Events Votes and Legislation Contact Contact Federal Agency Help Appropriations Requests NDAA Requests Newsletter Subscribe Offices Scheduling Requests Website Problem Share Your Story Media Press Releases In The News Videos Issues Fighting Back Against Trump’s Harmful Policies & Chaos Economy Education Energy and Environment Foreign Policy Gun Violence Health Care Housing and Homelessness Protecting Democracy Transportation and Infrastructure Veterans Services Art Competition Grant Applicants Federal Agency Help Tours & Tickets Flag Requests Internships Military Service Academy Know Your Immigration Rights Facebook Twitter Instagram Bluesky Youtube April 30 2026 Rep. Mullin Secures Another Round of Federal Funding, Bringing Home $14.5 Million in 2026 Home / Media / Uncategorized San Mateo, CA – Rep. Kevin Mullin has secured another $1.74 million for two community projects in California’s 15 th Congressional District, bringing the total in federal earmarks that he fought for to $14.5 million across 15 local projects in Fiscal Year 2026. To date, Rep. Mullin has secured $28.8 million for community projects through the congressional appropriations process. “As a Member of Congress, one of the most meaningful parts of my work is securing federal support for the local projects our communities depend on,” Mullin said. “These funds support practical, locally-driven projects that boost safety, improve disaster resilience, and modernize essential infrastructure in our district. By working closely with local cities and partners, we’re turning priorities identified on the ground into real progress—projects that will serve residents today while laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient future.” The latest funding was secured as part of the long-delayed Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which did not include funding for ICE, that was approved by Congress today and which is expected to be signed by the President. The two local community projects in CA-15 include: City of Brisbane: Glen Park Pump Station Replacement – $1,145,144 This funding will replace the 50-year-old Glen Park Pump Station by rehabilitating and upgrading the facility to ensure functionality, resiliency, and reliability of the City’s water distribution system. The pump station is seismically at risk and is an integral part of Brisbane’s municipal water system that could be impacted during a major disaster. City of East Palo Alto: San Francisquito Creek Floodway Study – $600,000 This funding will support the urgent need for improved flood mitigation in Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, and Palo Alto. The San Francisquito Creek frequently overflows, damaging property, disrupting critical services, and delaying emergency response. The other Fiscal Year 2026 projects he secured earlier thi