Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bill to Responsibly Expand Renewable Energy on Public Lands
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) participated in a hearing of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources to speak in favor of his bill H.R. 9012, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (PLREDA), which he reintroduced this month. The bill would help promote domestic energy independence by supporting the responsible development of wind, solar, and geothermal energy on public lands. Rep. Levin’s bill is more comprehensive than House … Continue Reading
July 22, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Secures $55 Million to Advance Management of Spent Nuclear Fuel
Rep. Levin Hosts Roundtable to Announce New Funding Del Mar, CA - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that he secured $55 million for the Department of Energy (DOE) to take the next steps for the safe removal and management of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel. Rep. Levin secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package passed in March, adding to the over $93 million he has previously helped secure for this work. This … Continue Reading
July 19, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Visits Otay Mesa Border Facility to Examine Impact of Presidential Executive Action on Asylum Seekers
Watch Rep. Levin Video Remarks Here Otay Mesa, CA - This week, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) visited the Otay Mesa soft-sided migrant processing facility in San Diego County to examine first-hand how President Biden’s June 2024 executive action on asylum seekers is affecting the situation at the border. “I saw that the President’s executive action is making a positive difference on the ground. Recent data has made clear that crossings are … Continue Reading
July 09, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin and House Natural Resources Committee Democrats Launch Probe of Colluding Oil Companies’ Use of Public Lands and Resources
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), alongside 12 House Natural Resources Committee Democrats, led by Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) requesting information about Pioneer Natural Resources (Pioneer) and seven other oil companies implicated in a class action lawsuit alleging market manipulation with global oil cartel, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies (OPEC). The companies all hold oil and gas leases on … Continue Reading
July 02, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Purple Heart Veterans Education Act to Ensure Transfer of Benefits to Dependents
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Dr. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) introduced the bipartisan Purple Heart Veterans Education Act, H.R. 8896, the House companion to the Senate bill by the same name introduced in May 2024 by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC). This bipartisan bill would close a loophole that prevents veterans who received their Purple Heart after leaving military service from transferring their GI Bill benefits to their dependents. The bill … Continue Reading
July 01, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Presidential Immunity Decision
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity severely undermines our democratic principles. Essentially, it grants any sitting president unchecked authority akin to a “dictator on day one,” allowing them to exploit official powers for personal gain without facing consequences. “The ruling establishes presidential immunity for crimes … Continue Reading
June 28, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Chevron Doctrine Decision
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) issued the following statement expressing disappointment in the conservative Supreme Court's decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce to overturn the Chevron doctrine. “This extreme Supreme Court has shown time and again that they have no regard for settled law and would rather throw out decades of precedent to muddy the waters of governmental authority and expertise. “The decision to … Continue Reading
June 28, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Nikki Faddick as June 2024 Constituent of the Month
Carlsbad, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized national Gun Violence Prevention Month by announcing Nikki Faddick as his June 2024 Constituent of the Month. Ms. Faddick is a Carlsbad resident, a mother of three boys, and a gun safety advocate, organizer, and author. Nikki Faddick As a co-leader of the California chapter of Moms Demand Action and a senior organizing manager at Everytown for Gun Safety, Ms. Faddick works to protect her community from gun violence. Through her … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement Regarding Republicans’ Extreme Amendments to the National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C., - Rep. Mike Levin released the following statement regarding his vote opposing the current version of the National Defense Authorization Act. “Congress must do everything it can to support our service members, and I’m very disappointed to see extremist Republicans in the House attempting to use our men and women in uniform to score political points. Because of MAGA Republicans’ anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ amendments added to the defense authorization bill on the House … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision to Reverse the Federal Ban on Bump Stocks
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling, led by extremist Justice Clarence Thomas, to reverse a federal ban on bump stocks. “Bump stocks have been used in some of the deadliest mass shootings in our country’s history. It’s unconscionable that the extreme majority of the Supreme Court, led by Clarence Thomas, would overturn a federal ban on these deadly devices. “Justice Thomas and the extreme majority rolled back one of … Continue Reading
June 13, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Secures Over $32 Million for Water Security Projects in Southern California
Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that he secured $32.2 million in federal funding for three critical water desalination projects to increase water security in North San Diego County and South Orange County. These projects, aimed at enhancing local water infrastructure and sustainability, will significantly benefit communities in the region by providing reliable sources of potable water and reducing dependency on imported water. “I am thrilled that our region will … Continue Reading
June 06, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Touts San Dieguito Clean School Bus Funding Included in Over $91 Million for Zero-Emission Buses Across California
Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that recipients throughout California, including the San Dieguito Union High School District, will receive a total of $91,230,000 in rebates through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, which he helped pass. The rebates will help selectees purchase 380 clean school buses in 47 school districts across the state. This includes $800,000 for San Dieguito Union High School … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on President Biden’s Executive Actions to Secure the Border
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin released the following statement on President Biden’s slate of executive actions to secure our Southern border: “I applaud President Biden for issuing a set of executive actions to strengthen border security while also ensuring we keep families together and crack down on those profiting from human smuggling. But make no mistake, executive actions are no substitute for Congressional action. Congress must work together to advance a bipartisan border … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Passage of Bill to Designate Oceanside Post Office the Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building
Rep. Mike Levin Speaks in Favor of Naming the Oceanside Post Office for Charlesetta Reece Allen Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin’s (CA-49) bill to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside as the “Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building” passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Rep. Levin released the following statement after passage of the bill: “Today, the House overwhelmingly supported my bipartisan bill to … Continue Reading
May 31, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Shannalei Seau as May 2024 Constituent of the Month
Shannalei Seau (second from the left) with her family and Rep. Levin. Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Shannalei Seau as his May 2024 Constituent of the Month. Ms. Seau serves on the Oceanside Parks and Recreation Commission. Through her work, Ms. Seau works to foster inclusive and stimulating ways for Oceanside residents to engage in the community. She works to ensure that Oceanside residents can enjoy a fair balance of access to facilities and seeks to ensure an … Continue Reading
May 31, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Celebrates the Completion of Phase 1 of San Clemente Sand Replenishment Project with Federal Resources
San Clemente, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), joined by leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of San Clemente, celebrated the completion of the San Clemente Shoreline Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This phase of the project resulted in as much as 140,000 cubic yards of sand pumped onto the beach in San Clemente, expanding it by up to 75 feet. Rep. Levin secured $9.3 million in federal funding for the $14 million project. The remainder was provided by state and … Continue Reading
May 24, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to Combat Rise in Home Insurance Rates
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Adam B. Schiff (CA-30), alongside Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), led a letter to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) urging them to ensure comprehensive and transparent data collection to understand and address the impact of climate change on property insurance premiums. This letter urges FIO to use its subpoena power to compel states to participate in FIO’s data collection call … Continue Reading
May 16, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Vote Against H.R. 8360
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote against H.R. 8360, a Republican bill that includes provisions defunding the National Security Council. “I voted against this unserious legislation because House Republicans, once again, are playing politics with our national security. Rather than putting forward a consensus bill to aid Israel in its war against Hamas, Republicans have opted to push legislation freezing the budgets at the … Continue Reading
May 13, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Unveils Completion of Encinitas-Solana Beach Sand Replenishment & Storm Damage Reduction Project
Encinitas, CA- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), joined by leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach, announced the completion of the sand replenishment and storm damage reduction project for both cities. The project involved pumping 340,000 cubic yards of sand along 7,800 feet of beach in Encinitas and 700,000 cubic yards of sand along 7,200 feet of beach in Solana Beach. The project widened the beaches in Encinitas and Solana Beach to mitigate … Continue Reading
May 09, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Aid Delay
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after the White House confirmed reports of the delay of an aid shipment to Israel: “We must have a concerted and unrelenting effort to bring home the hostages held in Gaza, bolster humanitarian aid, remove Hamas from power, and bring an end to this conflict. “Any disagreements between the Biden Administration and Israeli government should be resolved immediately so that Iran and its proxies, Hezbollah and … Continue Reading