Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner
Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Justin Tam as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 49th Congressional District. The local high school student created FindFoodPantries, an app which creates a central directory for locating nearby food banks to help address food insecurity. Justin was inspired to create the app after volunteering and coming face to face with the issue in his community. “Building an app from scratch is no small feat. It’s … Continue Reading
December 20, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Vote for the 2025 Short-Term Government Funding Bill
Washington, D.C.- Tonight, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his final vote for the 2025 short-term government funding bill. “I just voted for a bill to fund the government and avoid a catastrophic shutdown right before the holiday season. “Democrats prevailed over the demands of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. “Time and time again, Democrats have been the adults in the room to prevent House Republicans from enacting dangerous and misguided policy that will hurt … Continue Reading
December 19, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Vote Against the 2025 Short-Term Government Funding Bill
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote against the Republicans’ 2025 short-term government funding bill. “A deal is a deal. We had a bipartisan agreement and House Republicans reneged on that because of temper tantrums on social media by Billionaire-in-Chief Elon Musk. “Tonight’s Republican bill was drafted last minute and removed several key provisions to protect working families and healthcare for kids. It raises the debt … Continue Reading
December 18, 2024
Chairman Aguilar Names Rep. Mike Levin Chair of Committee on Caucus Rules, Appoints Committee Members
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar appointed Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) the Chair of the Committee on Caucus Rules for the 119th Congress and named additional Members to the panel. “Congressman Mike Levin is a dedicated public servant who works tirelessly to improve the lives of his constituents and make Congress more responsive to the concerns of the American People,” said Chairman Pete Aguilar. “I look forward to working with Mike, and all Members of the … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on His Vote for the National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “I voted in favor of the 2025 NDAA because it rightfully gives our service members a long-awaited and much needed raise. In particular, this NDAA gives a 14.5% raise to junior enlisted service members. I’ve heard from service members in my district that their current pay is not enough to cover the high cost of living and meet … Continue Reading
December 06, 2024
Oceanside Post Office to be Designated the Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building
Charlesetta Reece Allen Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) applauded President Joe Biden for signing into law his bill designating the United States Postal Service facility located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside as the “Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building.” Rep. Levin’s bill received the support of the Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez, the full bipartisan Oceanside City Council, and San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, who represents Oceanside. Rep. Levin will … Continue Reading
November 27, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos as November 2024 Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos as his November 2024 Constituent of the Month. Chief Valdovinos is being honored for his decades of commitment to community engagement and public service through the Oceanside Police Department. Valdovinos was sworn in as Police Chief on November 13, 2024, following the retirement of Chief Kedrick Sadler. He is also the first Latino to hold the title in Oceanside’s history. Chief Taurino … Continue Reading
November 21, 2024
Reps. Levin and Matsui Reintroduce the STORE Nuclear Fuel Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) reintroduced the Storage and Transportation of Residual and Excess (STORE) Nuclear Fuel Act. This bill creates a legislative framework to develop a consolidated interim storage program for spent nuclear fuel at the Department of Energy. It allows for both active and decommissioned nuclear power plants, with priority given to decommissioned plants, to move spent nuclear fuel and other high-level … Continue Reading
November 18, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds House Passage of Veterans Package
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin applauded House passage of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This package includes many provisions that are priorities for veterans and Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs). “We have a duty to ensure our veterans receive the benefits they’ve rightfully earned,” said Rep. Mike Levin. “I’m glad to see Congress work together on a bipartisan basis to improve veterans’ health care, expand … Continue Reading
November 12, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Bipartisan Letter on Quality-of-Life Updates at Camp Pendleton
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), alongside Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03), and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), led a bipartisan letter to the Department of Defense (DoD) urging it to provide an update on several quality-of-life standard improvements proposed in a report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in September 2023. The report covered the poor state of barracks’ habitability across ten DoD installations, including at Marine Corps Base … Continue Reading
October 31, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Secures Over $107 Million in New Funding to Protect Local Rail Infrastructure, Combat Coastal Erosion, and Complete Sand Replenishment Project
San Clemente, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) - alongside leaders from the City of San Clemente, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - announced that he secured over $107 million in new funding for coastal resilience in San Clemente. Rep. Levin secured a $100 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for OCTA to improve and secure the San Clemente portion of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor, the second busiest rail corridor in the … Continue Reading
October 30, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Dwight Worden as October 2024 Constituent of the Month
Del Mar, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced former Del Mar City Councilmember and Mayor Dwight Worden as his October 2024 Constituent of the Month for his legislative and environmental work in the community. Dwight provided nearly ten years of service on the Del Mar City Council, including two terms as Mayor, before retiring from the City Council this past September. Dwight Worden (center) with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (left) and Rep. Mike Levin (right) See below for … Continue Reading
October 29, 2024
After Securing $100 Million for Rail Resilience, Rep. Mike Levin Surpasses One Billion Dollars for Projects in California’s 49th Congressional District
Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that he has secured $1.038 billion in total federal funding for 49th Congressional District projects throughout North County San Diego and South Orange County. This billion-dollar milestone comes as Rep. Levin helped secure $100 million in new federal funding for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) Coastal Rail Infrastructure Resiliency Project. That funding will go toward improving the safety, resilience, and … Continue Reading
October 23, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Blasts So-Called “Pro-Choice Republicans” for Refusal to Support Right to Contraception Act
San Diego, CA - This week, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) reminded San Diego and Orange County residents that Republicans in Congress and others proclaiming to be “pro-choice” are being disingenuous by refusing to support critical legislation like the Right to Contraception Act that would protect access to contraception across the country. At a press conference announcing new federal changes that will allow millions of women to have greater access to over-the-counter contraceptives at no-cost, Levin … Continue Reading
October 18, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin, San Diego Congressional Delegation Call for Federal Support for South Bay Air Quality Monitoring
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Scott Peters (CA-50) called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide support to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) as they work to monitor the air quality in communities impacted by Tijuana River Valley pollution. This summer, South Bay communities were overwhelmed by strong sewage odors from the Tijuana River Valley, and hydrogen sulfide … Continue Reading
October 17, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Funding Request to Improve Living Conditions at Barracks Across the Country Including Camp Pendleton
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) led a bipartisan letter with Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro highlighting the unhealthy and unsafe conditions at naval barracks across the country and urging the Secretary to fully fund initiatives to modernize and refurbish the structures, including at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The Members cite a September 2023 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the poor state of barracks at … Continue Reading
September 30, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Announces New Federal Policy Change to Allow More Veterans to Access Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that at his urging the Treasury Department has made a new federal policy change that will allow more veterans to access affordable housing. The Treasury Department will no longer include veterans’ service-connected disability benefits when calculating income to determine eligibility for low-income housing financed by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Prior to this change, the Treasury Department considered veterans’ … Continue Reading
September 30, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Miriam Zuniga as September 2024 Constituent of the Month
Carlsbad, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Miriam Zuniga as his September 2024 Constituent of the Month for her work to support and strengthen Latino communities in South Orange County. Miriam is the Director of Adult Programs at Unidos South OC, Vice President of the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), the lead coordinator for the Community Leader Coalition, and sits on Rep. Levin’s Latino Leadership Advisory Council. In her roles, she works to amplify the … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement Supporting Government Funding Extension
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) today released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the short-term government funding bill to extend current funding levels through December 20, 2024. “I voted for the short-term government funding bill because a shutdown would have been harmful to our service members, families, and workers. I’m pleased this bill does not contain the extremist provisions proposed by House Republicans that threaten our democratic voting rights and … Continue Reading
September 24, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) today introduced the bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2024, which would modernize our country’s nuclear waste management program by establishing an independent Nuclear Waste Administration to manage the country’s nuclear waste. In line with recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Energy Future, this bill would establish a new, single purpose organization to manage the back end … Continue Reading