Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Mullin supports faster electrification of commuter rail. His FARE Act would identify barriers to railroad electrification and promote coordination among railroads, utilities, and federal agencies to help communities electrify commuter rail lines faster.
Context: The passage does not specify a timeline or funding for the proposed coordination.
Kevin Mullin supports federal funding to help CA-15 build more housing and lower housing costs. His Empty Lots to Housing Act would make underused lots near transit available for housing by reducing bureaucratic barriers to developing land previously owned by the Federal Highway Administration. If enacted, the bill could make 276,000 acres of government-owned land available for transit-oriented housing.
Context: The 276,000-acre figure is presented as potential if the bill becomes law.
Mullin introduced legislation to decrease barriers for rail electrification projects, with the aim of making it easier for the rail sector to move away from fossil fuels.
Context: The passage does not identify the specific barriers or the legislation’s proposed changes. The report describes congressional positions and work; it does not establish a new campaign pledge. Original event dates remain unverified.
Mullin introduced a bill to provide financial assistance to low-income homeowners and affordable housing providers for upgrades. The stated aims are to make the upgrades more affordable and make housing more resilient to climate change.
Context: The passage does not specify the assistance amounts, eligibility rules, or types of upgrades covered. The report describes congressional positions and work; it does not establish a new campaign pledge. Original event dates remain unverified.
Mullin introduced legislation aimed at increasing housing access by repurposing empty lots near public transit for housing developments.
Context: The passage does not specify which lots would qualify or how they would be converted. The report describes congressional positions and work; it does not establish a new campaign pledge. Original event dates remain unverified.
Kevin Mullin introduced legislation to update the federal poverty line, which is used to determine eligibility for safety-net benefits. He says the current measure does not reflect modern living costs and that an update would make programs accessible to families who do not qualify but cannot afford basic needs.
Context: The passage does not specify the proposed calculation method. The report describes congressional positions and work; it does not establish a new campaign pledge. Original event dates remain unverified.
Kevin Mullin supports public primary, secondary, and higher education institutions and has supported greater investment in pre-kindergarten, K–12 schools, and universities. He says these investments can help make quality education more accessible and support economic mobility.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Mullin cosponsored the Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act, which would explicitly include all married couples, including same-sex couples, in the tax code.
Context: The measure is described as cosponsored and proposed, not enacted.
Mullin cosponsored the Child Care for Every Community Act, which would establish universal child care and early learning programs.
Context: The measure is described as cosponsored and proposed, not enacted.
Mullin cosponsored the Improving Diapers Affordability Act, which would remove the national sales tax from diaper purchases and make diapers reimbursable through Health Savings Accounts.
Context: The measure is described as cosponsored and proposed, not enacted.