Press Releases
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
September 20, 2024
Levin, Pappas, Jacobs Reintroduce Legislation to Address Harmful Impact of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, Guarantee VA Benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans
On the 13th anniversary of the full repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT), Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the Equality Caucus, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) reintroduced the Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned (SERVE) Act to guarantee and protect VA benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged from the Armed Forces due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. During DADT, many LGBTQ+ … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement Regarding the House Vote on Republicans’ Extremist Government Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin today released the following statement regarding his vote opposing Speaker Mike Johnson’s extremist government funding bill. “I voted against Speaker Johnson’s bill to extend government funding because it is an unserious bill riddled with extremist provisions that has no chance of becoming law. The bill fails to support our veterans or strengthen our national security, and it attempts to push through undemocratic voter restrictions that would harm our … Continue Reading
September 17, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Visits Boulevard/Jacumba Hot Springs Border Region to Examine Impact of Presidential Executive Action on Asylum Seekers
Jacumba Hot Springs, CA - This week, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) visited the United States Border Patrol Boulevard Station to assess how President Biden’s June 2024 executive action on asylum seekers is affecting the situation at the border. “I saw first-hand that the President’s executive action is making a positive difference on the ground. Recent data have made clear that crossings are down, apprehensions have been cut in half, and street releases have zeroed,” said Rep. Levin. “When I was … Continue Reading
September 09, 2024
Reps. Levin, Vargas, Jacobs, Peters Reiterate Call for Immediate Federal State of Emergency Declaration Amid High Levels of Toxic Gases in South San Diego
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Scott Peters (CA-50) reiterated calls for an immediate federal state of emergency declaration amid recent findings showing high levels of noxious gases in south San Diego from Tijuana River Valley pollution. Last year, the San Diego Congressional delegation called for a federal state of emergency to help combat pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. “We write to reiterate our request … Continue Reading
September 04, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors North County Students as August 2024 Constituents of the Month
Carlsbad, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Shae Adams, Ravi Bhat, Gretchen Bodensteiner, Carly Gonzalez, Mihika Juneja, Aleena Kim, Hayun Kim, Samy Kinthada, Psi Padhya, Nadia Razzaq, Divya Sharma, Sonali Sharma, Harshini Subramaniam, and Taylor White as his August 2024 Constituents of the Month for their efforts to increase youth voter literacy and engagement in North County San Diego. As students preparing to participate in their first election, they organized a “Rock the Vote” … Continue Reading
August 30, 2024
California State Parks and the U.S. Department of Navy Reach Long-Term Lease Agreement for San Onofre State Beach
SAN ONOFRE, Calif. - California State Parks, California’s Department of General Services, the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton today announced a new 25-year lease agreement for San Onofre State Beach and San Mateo Campground. The popular beach in San Diego County is renowned for its world-class surf breaks and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, attracting nearly 2.5 million visitors each year. Today’s agreement, which marks the culmination of years of … Continue Reading
August 28, 2024
Rep. Levin, California Senators, San Diego Congressional Delegation Call for Answers Amid Increased Sewage Odors, Sewage Flows from Mexico
CHULA VISTA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) along with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Scott Peters (CA-50), and Juan Vargas (CA-52) called on the U.S. Department of State to press Mexican officials for answers on the unprecedented dry weather sewage and sediment flows from Mexico amid intense sewage odors. The International Boundary and Water Commission has reported an increase in sewage flows in the … Continue Reading