Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Israel’s Preemptive Strikes on Iranian Nuclear and Military Targets
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on Israel’s strikes in Iran: “I am closely monitoring the unfolding events in the Middle East after Israel launched preemptive, unilateral strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets. “The Iranian regime, which sponsors terrorism and represses its own people, must never obtain a nuclear weapon. In recent days, international nuclear regulators declared Iran in violation of its nonproliferation obligations … Continue Reading
June 12, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Pres. Trump Overturning Clean Air Standards
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after President Trump signed resolutions to overturn California’s clean air standards: “Southern California used to have nonstop smog alerts. I grew up in the 1980s, when air pollution would often make the mountains in the distance vanish behind a brown haze. That changed because leaders from both parties—Republicans like Reagan and Schwarzenegger, Democrats like Brown and Newsom—stepped up and said: clean air … Continue Reading
June 11, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Amendment to Uphold Congress’s Constitutional Authority—House Republicans Stunningly Vote No
Washington, D.C.— Just after midnight, during a House Appropriations Committee meeting, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced a simple amendment to affirm Congress’s exclusive constitutional authority to control federal spending and act as a co-equal branch of government. Stunningly, all 35 House Republicans on the Committee voted against it. By rejecting the amendment, Republicans sided with dramatically expanding executive power—undermining the separation of powers laid out in Article I, … Continue Reading
June 09, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on President Trump Deploying Marines to Los Angeles
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement in response to President Trump deploying Marines to Los Angeles: “Donald Trump’s decision to deploy Marines to Los Angeles is an astounding overreach of authoritarian power. The State of California has not requested the National Guard, much less the Marines, but Trump is sending them anyway. Why? Because he wants to inflame the situation and crack down further. “I support the right to protest peacefully—it’s … Continue Reading
June 09, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Demands Answers Regarding Hegseth’s Threat to Deploy Marines to Los Angeles
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers and more information regarding his threat to deploy Marines at Camp Pendleton to Los Angeles in response to ongoing protests. Rep. Levin represents Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The letter underscores that deploying active-duty Marines goes against the apolitical nature of the United States’ Armed Services and risks further destabilizing the situation in Los Angeles. Rep. … Continue Reading
June 05, 2025
Reps. Levin, Craig Reintroduce Legislation to Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Hotel Rooms and Short-Term Rentals
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49) and Angie Craig (MN-02) reintroduced legislation to require that carbon monoxide detectors be installed in every hotel and motel room and short-term rental across the country. Rep. Craig originally introduced the Stay Safe Act in 2020 after hearing the story of Minnesotan Leslie Lienemann. While travelling for a hockey tournament, Leslie and her son were hospitalized with serious illnesses due to near-fatal carbon monoxide levels being left … Continue Reading
June 04, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Delivers House Floor Speech Calling on Senate to Preserve Clean Energy Tax Credits that Lower Costs & Create Jobs
Rep. Levin speaks about how eliminating clean energy tax cuts will raise energy costs Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) delivered a speech on the House Floor urging the Senate to block the passage of the House Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill,” highlighting how the bill’s elimination of clean energy tax cuts would raise energy costs for American households. Watch the full speech here. Full remarks below. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak out against the “Big Ugly Bill,” which … Continue Reading
June 02, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Funding to Complete Plan Combatting Beach Erosion in Oceanside
Oceanside, CA - Today, Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) and the City of Oceanside announced $2.27 million in federal funding to complete the long-delayed Oceanside Special Shoreline Study, which addresses Oceanside’s eroding beaches. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will use the funding to complete a plan for a federal project mitigating beach erosion in Oceanside and to prepare the environmental documents required for the execution of the project. “I’ve been fighting to get more sand on … Continue Reading
May 31, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Rohen Vargo as May 2025 Constituent of the Month
San Clemente, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Rohen Vargo as his May 2025 Constituent of the Month for launching “Health in Your Hands,” a public health initiative that provides free blood pressure clinics in low-income neighborhoods in South Orange County. Rohen Vargo See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Rohen Vargo in the Congressional Record: “M. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Rohen Vargo as my May 2025 Constituent of the Month. “As Rohen grew up, he often … Continue Reading
May 31, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Hosts 123rd Town Hall to Hear Directly from Constituents & Address Concerns About House Republicans’ Reckless Budget Reconciliation Bill
Encinitas, CA - Today, Mike Levin (CA-49) held an in-person town hall at the Encinitas Community Center to hear directly from constituents about their concerns regarding House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill and its devastating projected impacts on health care coverage, food assistance, and energy costs. This was Rep. Levin’s 123rd town hall since entering Congress in 2019. “A lot of people are feeling angry, scared, and frustrated about what’s going on in our country right now. I … Continue Reading
May 27, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Opposes Location of Compass Energy Storage Project in South Orange County
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) wrote to the California Energy Commission (CEC) in opposition to the location of the Compass Energy Storage Project, the 13-acre battery energy storage system proposed in the City of San Juan Capistrano and adjacent to the City of Laguna Niguel. Rep. Levin expressed concern that a potential disaster at the proposed location could have serious impacts on nearby residents, Trabuco Creek, and Interstate 5. Such a disaster could … Continue Reading
May 27, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Blasts GOP “Big Ugly Bill” That Would Hike Costs and Cut Critical Services for San Diego Families
Encinitas, CA - Today, Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) joined community leaders at TrueCare Encinitas to condemn the House GOP’s so-called “Big Ugly Bill.” The package would take health care from millions of people, slash food assistance, and drive up household energy costs. “This bill will rob working families just so Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans can hand out even bigger tax breaks to Big Oil and billionaires like Elon Musk,” said Rep. Levin. “It’s not just misguided, … Continue Reading
May 22, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Slams Passage of GOP’s “Big Ugly Bill”
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting against the so-called “Big Ugly Bill” being pushed by House Republicans and the Trump Administration: “I voted no because this bill is a disaster for working families. It would rip health care away from 14 million Americans—including over 25,000 in my district—by slashing Medicaid and imposing harsh work requirements. It would take food assistance away from up to 10 million Americans. It would … Continue Reading
May 21, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Pushes Amendment to GOP’s “Big Ugly Bill” to Prevent Higher Energy Costs for Americans
Rep. Levin Pushes Amendment to GOP’s “Big Ugly Bill” to Prevent Higher Energy Costs Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) filed an amendment to stop House Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” from raising utility bills for Americans. The amendment would ensure provisions in the bill that eliminate programs and policies that help build out clean energy infrastructure and those that double down on costly fossil fuels cannot take effect unless the Energy Information Administration confirms … Continue Reading
May 14, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Delivers House Floor Speech Demanding Congressional Stock Trading Ban
Rep. Levin speaks about pushing a ban on Congressional stock trading Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) delivered a speech on the House Floor demanding action on a Congressional stock trading ban, including a push to bring bipartisan legislation to the House Floor for a vote. Watch the full House Floor speech. Full remarks below. “M. Speaker, when I first started running for Congress a number of years ago, my wife and I sold all our individual stocks. And I made a commitment … Continue Reading
May 12, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Calls For $60 Million in Federal Funding to Prevent Future Boat Smuggling Incidents
Rep. Levin & local leaders demand federal funding Del Mar, CA. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) demanded Congress provide $60 million in federal funding for autonomous surveillance towers (ASTs) to prevent future boat smuggling incidents like the recent incident off the coast of Del Mar. On May 5th, a panga boat carrying 18 people capsized off the coast of Del Mar leaving three dead and four injured. The boat is suspected to have been smuggling migrants and one individual from the boat … Continue Reading
May 08, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Delivers House Floor Speech Against Senseless Deportation of Constituents
Rep. Mike Levin speaks about Gonzalez family deportation Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) delivered a speech on the House Floor against the deportation of Laguna Niguel constituents, Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez, who were deported to Colombia in February despite living in the U.S. for 35 years, raising a family, paying taxes, and having no criminal record. Watch the full House Floor speech here. Full remarks below. “M. Speaker, I rise today to speak for my constituents … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bicameral Legislation to Fight Child Hunger
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) reintroduced H.R. 3217, the Stop Child Hunger Act, to provide families who have children eligible for free and reduced-price school meals with an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to use when school is not in session. The EBT card could be used during summer or winter break, or when schools are operating remotely or are closed for a natural disaster. The bill was reintroduced alongside the Senate companion … Continue Reading
May 01, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Delivers House Floor Speech on California’s Right to Clean Air
Rep. Mike Levin Defends California's Right to Clean Air on the House Floor Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) delivered a speech on the House Floor against House Republicans’ effort to repeal clean air protections for California through the Congressional Review Act. Watch the full House Floor speech here. Full remarks below. “M. Speaker, I rise today to support California’s right to clean air. “Growing up in Southern California in the 1980s, smog alerts were a regular part of … Continue Reading
April 30, 2025
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Amanda Reuther as April 2025 Constituent of the Month
Amanda Reuther and her family Encinitas, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Amanda Reuther - an Encinitas resident, a passionate advocate for children with disabilities, and a community leader - has been named his April 2025 Constituent of the Month. Amanda’s journey fighting for better policies to help children with disabilities began in 2016 when her daughter, Paeyton, was diagnosed with HNRNPU-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder. Since then, Amanda has become a driving … Continue Reading