Press Releases
After 26 Years, Rep. Mike Levin and Army Corps Secure Federal Plan to Bring Sand Back to Oceanside’s Beaches
Watch Rep. Levin’s Full Remarks Here OCEANSIDE, CA — Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) today announced a breakthrough in the decades-long fight to restore Oceanside’s eroding coastline: after 26 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a draft plan to bring sand back to the city’s beaches through long-term beach nourishment. He was joined by Mayor Esther Sanchez, Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce, the Army Corps, local business owner Donna Kalez, and environmental advocate Bob Ashton. The … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Honors 101-year-old WWII Veteran Alfred Sabory as May 2026 Constituent of the Month
Alfred Sabory San Clemente, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) named 101-year-old WWII veteran Alfred Sabory as his May 2026 Constituent of the Month. Alfred, a California native and current San Clemente resident, enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps at just 17 years old. He served as a radio operator and .50-caliber machine gunner aboard a B-17 bomber with the 8th Air Force, 457th Bomber Group, 740th Bombardment Squadron, stationed at Glatton Air Base in England in 1944. Over the course of … Continue Reading
May 27, 2026
Reps. Mike Levin, Jason Crow, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Launch End Corruption Caucus
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) launched the End Corruption Caucus alongside Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Jason Crow (CO-06). This new caucus will work to advance legislation, bring together like-minded partners, and aim to root out corruption in government, to restore the American people’s trust in their leaders. As part of the launch, Reps. Levin, Crow, and Ocasio-Cortez introduced a congressional resolution asking Congress to denounce corruption in all its … Continue Reading
May 21, 2026
House Republicans Make Themselves Eligible for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund, Reject Levin Amendment to Block Payouts to Elected Officials
Watch Rep. Levin’s Remarks Here Washington, D.C.—During a House Appropriations Committee markup, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced an amendment to prevent federal elected officials from receiving any money from the U.S. Treasury Judgment Fund in response to the creation of President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” The amendment was rejected by Republicans on the Appropriations Committee, who voted to allow themselves to receive money from the fund. Recently, the Department … Continue Reading
May 15, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Advances Millions in New Funding to Help Enroll Veterans in Healthcare Services
Watch Rep. Levin’s House Floor Remarks Here Washington, D.C—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) advanced new federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) budget bill to help veterans enroll in healthcare services and support veterans exposed to toxic chemicals while they served. The FY27 MilCon-VA bill passed the House and now heads to the Senate for a vote. The budget bill includes $2 million to implement the Commitment to Veteran Support … Continue Reading
May 13, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Fights to Stop Cancellation of Offshore Wind Energy Leases That Would Lower Costs
Watch Rep. Levin’s Remarks Here Washington, D.C.—Today, during a House Appropriations Committee markup, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced an amendment to prevent taxpayer funds from being used by the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Department of the Interior (DOI) to kill offshore wind energy projects and hand over billions of dollars in taxpayer funds to foreign companies. The amendment was rejected by Republicans on the Appropriations Committee. Recently, the Trump Administration … Continue Reading
May 06, 2026
ICE Reveals Over 16,000 Removals in San Diego Region Since January 2025
Carlsbad, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released a letter sent by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the San Diego Congressional Delegation which reveals that removals in the San Diego Area of Removal (AOR) totaled 16,368 between January 20, 2025, and April 1, 2026. In the letter, ICE breaks down the removals by country of origin with the highest share of removals being from Mexico (10,847), Guatemala (996), and Venezuela (544). The letter also reveals how ICE officers identify … Continue Reading
April 29, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Sage Creek High School’s Crow Force Robotics Team as April 2026 Constituents of the Month
The Crow Force Robotics Team Carlsbad, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) honored the Crow Force Robotics Team, an outstanding group of 19 students and their teacher-advisor from Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, as his April 2026 Constituents of the Month. Crow Force, Team #10809, is a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators through hands-on engineering and teamwork. These students have demonstrated exceptional talent and determination … Continue Reading
April 28, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Calls for Investigation into Hungarian Funds Funneled to CPAC
Washington, D.C.—Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) is calling for an investigation into allegations that the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) received public funds from Hungary’s government under the leadership of outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Election Commission (FEC), and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Rep. Levin called on the agencies to use their respective investigative powers to determine whether any campaign … Continue Reading
April 13, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Secures Over $8.2 Million for Oceanside Harbor Maintenance Dredging
Oceanside Harbor April 5, 2026 Oceanside, CA — Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced over $8.2 million in federal funding for Oceanside Harbor maintenance dredging. This funding will enable the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the harbor twice in 2026: once this spring, work that is currently underway to address treacherous emergency conditions, and again in the fall, before transitioning to a regular annual fall dredging cycle. “I’m proud to have secured over $8.2 million in new … Continue Reading
March 31, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Susan Parmelee as March 2026 Constituent of the Month
Susan Parmelee San Clemente, CA—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Susan Parmelee, an outstanding San Clemente resident, founder and Executive Director of the Wellness & Prevention Center, as his March 2026 Constituent of the Month. The Wellness & Prevention Center is a nonprofit dedicated to mental health prevention and intervention for youth ages 12 to 25 years old and their families. Through her tireless commitment to the young people of South Orange County and North County … Continue Reading
March 23, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Announces New Energy Affordability Legislation to Lower Electricity Bills as Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Global Energy Markets
Encinitas, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) was joined by consumers and local environmental advocates to announce the introduction of the Energy Bills Relief Act, new energy affordability legislation to drive down energy costs amidst global energy market volatility due to the war with Iran. Over the past 12 months, electricity prices have increased more than twice as fast as inflation — and they are expected to keep rising as the war with Iran continues. Prices will also continue to climb … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
Reps. Levin & Casten & SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Introduce the Energy Bills Relief Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, 120 House Democrats led by the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act, a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to the most reliable and low-cost source of power available - renewable energy. “The Energy Bills Relief Act is the consumer-first energy … Continue Reading
March 17, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces DEATH BETS Act to Ban Death & War Prediction Contracts
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the House companion bill of the DEATH BETS Act. The bill, H.R. 7942, would explicitly prohibit any Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered entity from listing any contract that involves, relates to, or references terrorism, assassination, war, or an individual’s death. Sen. Adam Schiff leads the Senate version of the bill. “No one should make a profit betting on war and death through prediction markets. While federal … Continue Reading
March 12, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Coordinate Global Pandemic Response to Antimicrobial Resistance
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Saving Us from Pandemic Era Resistance by Building a Unified Global Strategy (SUPER BUGS) Act. The bill, H.R. 7879, would help prepare for future pandemics by directing the Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to coordinate a federal strategy for working with foreign countries, multilateral organizations, and other … Continue Reading
March 10, 2026
Rep. Levin & Sen. Schiff Introduce New Bicameral Legislation to Explicitly Ban Death & War Prediction Contracts
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) are introducing the DEATH BETS Act, new bicameral legislation to explicitly prohibit any Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered entity from listing any contract that involves, relates to, or references terrorism, assassination, war, or an individual’s death. “Betting on war and death should be illegal. While federal law prohibits prediction market contracts on terrorism, war, and … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution to Rein in Trump’s Unauthorized War on Iran
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) voted in favor of the War Powers Resolution to end the Trump Administration's unauthorized military campaign in Iran. The resolution invokes the War Powers Act of 1973 to require the President to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran unless and until Congress explicitly authorizes the conflict through a declaration of war or a specific authorization to use military force. Rep. Levin released the following statement after his vote: “Today, I voted for … Continue Reading
February 28, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on the Strikes Against Iran
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on the U.S. strikes against Iran: “In the dark of night, President Trump announced that the United States had begun ‘major combat operations’ in Iran, describing a ‘massive and ongoing operation.’ Those are not the words that describe a limited strike to repel an imminent threat or a sudden attack. They describe sustained warfare. “Article I of the Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the power to … Continue Reading
February 28, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Rob Howard as February 2026 Constituent of the Month
Rob Howard Oceanside, CA— Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized Rob Howard, an outstanding Oceanside resident, six-year Navy veteran, and recipient of this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, as his February 2026 Constituent of the Month. A dedicated and compassionate leader, Mr. Howard is a champion for equality, expanding access to opportunity, and strengthening public health initiatives throughout Oceanside and North County. His work has focused on addressing … Continue Reading
February 27, 2026
Rep. Mike Levin Opposes Trump Administration’s Moves to Open California’s Coast to Offshore Drilling
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) declared its intent to offer oil and gas leasing in California: “We won’t tolerate the Trump Administration’s intent to auction off California’s coast for offshore drilling to the highest bidder. Our coastline is not for sale. Period. “The Administration wants us to believe that offshore drilling would increase supply and lower prices. The facts tell a different … Continue Reading