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February 06, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prioritize San Onofre for Spent Nuclear Fuel Removal
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA), Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Young Kim (R-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Spent Fuel Prioritization Act to prioritize the removal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from decommissioned nuclear sites in areas with large populations, high seismic hazard, and where the continued storage of spent nuclear fuel poses a national security risk. The bill aims to make high-risk, shutdown nuclear sites like San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) a top priority fo… Continue Reading
February 05, 2025SEEC Condemns Trump’s Illegal Freeze on Critical Federal Funds
The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released a letter that highlights the real stories Americans have been sharing as a result of the Trump Administration’s recent illegal freeze on federal funds, which has sown chaos and confusion in communities across the nation. “As elected members of … Continue Reading
January 31, 2025Rep. Mike Levin Honors “Father of the Cell Phone” Martin “Marty” Cooper as January 2025 Constituent of the Month
Del Mar, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Martin “Marty” Cooper as his January 2025 Constituent of the Month for his achievements in engineering and telecommunications. Marty is widely considered the “father of the cell phone” for developing the first portable cell phone and making the first public call with a cell phone. He was awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in December. Martin “Marty” Cooper See below for Rep. Levin’… Continue Reading
In The News
November 17, 2024
How to save $2 million a day … and remove radioactive waste from earthquake country
Memo to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy: We can imagine how excited you must be to star in “Honey, I Shrunk the Government!” We suspect you’d frown upon the idea of a brand new agency, sprouting like a delicate green tendril from the federal forest, but we’re here to argue that’s wrong. If you’re truly interested in governmental efficiency, here’s a no-brainer: Immediately stop the half-century of federal dithering that has let highly radioactive nuclear waste pile up in neighborhoods all over th… Continue Reading
September 25, 2024Levin introduces bill aimed at moving nuclear waste out of San Onofre — and other sites across the country
A bill co-introduced on Capitol Hill this week by Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, looks to make progress in the painstaking effort to eventually remove spent nuclear fuel that has piled up over the decades at power plants across the country, including the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The bill would create a federal agency called the Nuclear Waste Administration that would manage nuclear waste issues at commercial plants. The new agency would also be in charge of finding potent… Continue Reading
September 25, 2024Citing ‘Years of Inaction,’ Rep. Levin Leads Bipartisan Bill to Update Nuclear Waste Management
Nuclear waste is stored in communities across the United States, and the systems in place to manage it are old, underfunded, and out of date — potentially putting the health of entire communities at risk. The bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2024, authored by California Democrat Mike Levin and Texas Republican August Pfluger, would bring the country’s nuclear waste management program up to date and establish an independent Nuclear Waste Administration to oversee it. “The federal … Continue Reading
Op-Eds
October 10, 2024
THE LEVIN LETTER: Delivering Federal Funds to Build Stronger Communities
As the old saying goes, “All politics is local.” While heated debates and partisan battles often dominate headlines, some of Congress’ most impactful work happens quietly behind the scenes when members secure federal funding for local projects that strengthen their communities. These investments may not always make the front page, but they are the backbone of my work. The community projects supported by federal funds ensure that we have access to critical resources like quality health care, s… Continue Reading
September 12, 2024THE LEVIN LETTER: One Veteran Without a Home Is One Too Many
There are currently more than 35,000 homeless veterans in the United States. While this number is less than half of the 76,000 U.S. homeless veterans in 2010, it is still far too high. Roughly 10% of the current homeless veteran population is in California. In Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County, you don’t need to look far to find veterans living in tents and on sidewalks. It’s simply unacceptable. No veteran should ever be without a home after selflessly serving our nation with dignity. … Continue Reading
August 15, 2024THE LEVIN LETTER: Social Security’s Viability Demands Bold Action
This week we celebrate the 89th anniversary of the enactment of the Social Security Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935, which established the critical safety net program that millions of seniors rely upon to make ends meet. Social Security, formed out of President Roosevelt’s “New Deal,” ensures that seniors can live their golden years with dignity and with an important financial cushion to pay rent, buy groceries, and fill their prescriptions. At a time … Continue Reading
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