Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Legislation to Lower Health Care Premiums for Households Enrolled in both Medicare and Affordable Care Act Plans
Washington, D.C.—Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Linda Sanchez (CA-38) reintroduced the Health Insurance Premium Fairness Act, to help lower health care insurance premiums for households enrolled in both Medicare and Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. This bill would close a loophole in the ACA that raises health premium costs for married couples when one spouse ages into Medicare and the other remains on an ACA marketplace plan. The ACA premium tax credits cap premiums based on household … Continue Reading
November 26, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Mel Vernon as November 2025 Constituent of the Month
Rep. Levin & Mel Vernon Oceanside, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Mel Vernon, Captain of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, author, professional musician, and esteemed public speaker and educator, as his November 2025 Constituent of the Month. For more than 15 years, Mel has worked with Southern California teachers and educators, emphasizing the history, culture, and folklore of the Luiseño people through various mediums. He has authored multiple stories, including … Continue Reading
November 25, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin & Bipartisan Coalition Oppose Trump Administration’s Offshore Drilling Plans
Watch full press conference here Solana Beach, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) was joined by a bipartisan coalition of officials including, Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, State Senator Catherine Blakespear, Assemblymember Laurie Davies, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, and environmental groups Oceana and Surfrider, to oppose and sound the alarm on the Trump Administration’s new offshore drilling plans for Southern California’s coast. The proposals include as many as 34 offshore lease … Continue Reading
November 20, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Criticizes the Trump Administration’s Announcement to Allow More Offshore Drilling in California
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s announcement to allow more drilling off the coast of Southern California under its new five-year leasing plan: “Let me be clear: drilling off the Southern California coast must be banned entirely. It puts coastal communities at risk of toxic oil spills that decimate coastal economies, threaten human health, harm marine life, and put critical wildlife habitat at risk. “The communities I … Continue Reading
November 12, 2025
NEWS: Rep. Mike Levin Votes Against Legislation to Drive Up Health Insurance Costs
Washington D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after he voted against the Senate’s funding deal that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits: “I want the government to open, but I refuse to support legislation that will jeopardize the health care of 660,000 Californians. “As I voted against the Senate deal tonight, I thought of the retired 62-year-old teacher in my district who will have to take Social Security early because of the … Continue Reading
November 12, 2025
WATCH: Rep. Mike Levin Slams Senate Vote on Bad Funding Deal and Warns of Skyrocketing Health Insurance Costs on CNN
Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) joined CNN’s Laura Coates Live to slam the Senate passage of bad funding deal that fails to address the rising health care premiums costs for millions of Americans, warn of the skyrocketing health care premium prices if Republicans failed to act on expiring health care premiums, and call out House Republicans for taking a seven-week vacation instead of negotiating a bipartisan deal to reopen the government. Levin has vehemently opposed any … Continue Reading
November 06, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s Retirement
Carlsbad, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s retirement: “Nancy Pelosi’s announcement marks the end of an extraordinary era in American history, and for me, the end of a chapter defined by mentorship, courage, and grace under pressure.“When I first came to Congress, she was already a legend — the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, a master strategist, and the moral center of our caucus. But beyond the headlines and … Continue Reading
October 31, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Annalise Aitken as October 2025 Constituent of the Month
Annalise Aitken San Clemente, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Annalise Aitken, a 17-year-old San Clemente resident, student, and volunteer extraordinaire, as his October 2025 Constituent of the Month. Over the past three years, Annalise has completed over 900 hours of volunteer work in our community. From delivering meals on wheels to our seniors to supporting a local youth shelter, Annalise has dedicated the time outside of her studies to incredible acts of service. She’s a … Continue Reading
October 23, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin and Colleagues Demand Answers from DHS After Reports of Individuals Detained by ICE in Federal Building in San Diego
Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52) wrote to demand answers and transparency from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is arresting and detaining immigrants at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in San Diego and transferring them to the facility’s basement. In the letter, Rep. Levin and colleagues pressed DHS Secretary … Continue Reading
October 22, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin and California Members Demand Answers on Live Artillery Fire Over I-5
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, and 26 Members of the California Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the live artillery fire over Interstate 5 (I-5) during the amphibious assault demonstration held on October 18, 2025, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Shrapnel from the artillery fire hit at least two California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicles and has raised questions about the … Continue Reading
October 18, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Newly Reported Road Closures for the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration at Camp Pendleton
Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released a statement following new reports of interstate closures related to the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration at Camp Pendleton: “As the proud representative for Camp Pendleton, I have the deepest respect for our Marines, Sailors, and their families. Their service, discipline, and sacrifice represent the best of America. “The 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps is an extraordinary milestone — a moment to celebrate … Continue Reading
October 15, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Reported Traffic Plans Related to the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration
Washington, D.C.—Tonight, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on reported traffic plans related to the planned Marine Corps 250th birthday celebration: “As the proud representative for Camp Pendleton, I have had the privilege of working closely with our Marines, Sailors, and their families. They are the best fighting force in the world — disciplined, courageous, and devoted to defending our nation. I have nothing but the highest respect for their service, sacrifice, and … Continue Reading
October 07, 2025
Reps. Mike Levin & Sean Casten Lead 163 House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects
Washington, D.C.—Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sean Casten (IL-06), co-chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, today led 163 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright condemning the termination of $8 billion for projects that were set to lower electricity costs for Americans and increase grid reliability. The lawmakers further demanded that DOE immediately reinstate the projects. “The … Continue Reading
October 03, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin & Constituents Sound the Alarm About Health Care Premium Rate Hikes
Watch the full press conference here Encinitas, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and local residents sounded the alarm about the looming health insurance premium rate hikes that are set to occur if Congress does not act. Residents who rely on Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance premium tax credits to afford health care revealed that average health insurance premiums could more than double—from $888 in 2025 to $1,904 in 2026—if the tax credits are not extended by the end of the year. … Continue Reading
October 01, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Republican-Led Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C.—Tonight, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding the Republican-led government shutdown that started at midnight: “The government is now shut down because Congressional Republicans and President Trump chose to let it close. Federal workers will miss paychecks, services people rely on will be delayed, and families will feel the strain in their daily lives. “Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They refused to negotiate … Continue Reading
September 30, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Logan Bailey as September 2025 Constituent of the Month
Logan Bailey San Clemente, Calif. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Logan Bailey, a 14-year-old San Clemente resident and actor, as his September 2025 Constituent of the Month. At just seven years old, Logan started acting at Center Stage Studio in Aliso Viejo. For the last four years, Logan has voiced the character Pandy Paws in the Netflix series Gabby’s Dollhouse. Logan recently hit a milestone when the series was adapted into a movie, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, where Logan … Continue Reading
September 25, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin & Senator Adam Schiff Expose Health Care Premium Hikes, Slam Republicans for Refusal to Negotiate Averting Government Shutdown
Watch full press conference here. Photos from the event here. Oceanside, CA — Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Senator Adam Schiff (CA) were joined by health care leaders at TrueCare’s Mission Mesa Clinic to highlight the devastating consequences of health care premium rate hikes if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that reduce health care costs for Americans aren’t extended in a funding deal this year. Rep. Levin and Sen. Schiff discussed how Congressional Republicans’ refusal to … Continue Reading
September 24, 2025
Reps. Mike Levin & Sean Casten Unveil the Cheap Energy Agenda: A Roadmap to Lower Energy Costs for American Families
Washington, D.C. - Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sean Casten (IL-06), Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, today unveiled the Cheap Energy Agenda, a consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to cheap, reliable, and clean energy. To fulfill this agenda, Reps. Levin and Casten released a draft of their legislation, the Cheap Energy Act, which is a comprehensive approach to … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of H. Res. 719, the Charlie Kirk Resolution: “Political violence can never be tolerated in our democracy. That does not mean I endorse Charlie Kirk’s views or every word in the resolution. Far from it. I profoundly disagree with many of his positions and the divisive rhetoric he often used. But condemning violence is bigger than politics, party, or ideology. We can honor the … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Opposes House Republicans’ Partisan Government Funding Bill That Increases Health Care Costs
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on his vote against House Republicans’ partisan government funding bill: “I made my position clear: I would not support a partisan government funding bill that puts the health care of millions of Americans at risk.” “House Republicans chose to shut us out of the negotiating room and offered a short-term government funding extension that does nothing to protect the 600,000 Californians who lose health care next … Continue Reading