Press Releases
Reps. Mike Levin and Darrell Issa Reintroduce Legislation to Prioritize San Onofre for Spent Nuclear Fuel Removal
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Darrell Issa (R-CA) reintroduced the Spent Fuel Prioritization Act to prioritize the removal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from decommissioned nuclear sites in areas with large populations, high seismic hazard, and where the continued storage of spent nuclear fuel represents a national security concern. With over nine million people living within 50 miles of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) and … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Statement on the Debt Limit Vote
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the Fiscal Responsibility Act to raise the debt limit and avoid a default on America’s debts. “The bipartisan debt limit agreement, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, will allow the United States government to pay its debts, meet its responsibilities to the American people, and continue carrying out programs that millions rely upon. I will vote yes on this bill. While … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Organizers of SoCal API Fest as May Constituents of the Month
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Ilima Martinez and Kevin Shin, founders of the SoCal API Fest, are his May 2023 Constituents of the Month. Ilima and Kevin brought the first annual Southern California Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Festival to downtown Oceanside on April 29, 2023. Thousands of Southern California residents attended the festival to kick off Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and learn about … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Reps. Levin and Wenstrup Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prioritize Veterans' Employment, Transition
Washington, D.C. - Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), introduced H.R.3738, the Veterans’ Education, Transition, and Opportunity Prioritization Plan (VET OPP) Act of 2023. Currently, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is responsible for all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits provided to veterans outside of healthcare and cemetery services. While there are many different benefits that VBA provides, the bulk of staffing and resources have been … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Speaks on House Floor Against Republicans’ Debt Limit Proposal to Cut Veterans’ Benefits & Services
Washington, D.C.- On Thursday, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) spoke forcefully on the Floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to House Republicans’ efforts to hold our economy and veterans hostage in exchange for maintaining the full faith and credit of the United States. The House Republicans’ debt limit proposal, the Default on America Act, would force a 22 percent cut to non-defense spending that would slash $30 billion dollars from veterans’ services. Republicans in … Continue Reading
May 12, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Lifting of Trump-Era Title 42 Policy
Washington, D.C.– U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after the lifting of Title 42: “Title 42 was a Trump-era policy that began during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Ultimately, now that the order has been lifted due to the end of the public health emergency, Members of Congress from both parties must recognize that our immigration system is broken and we need more resources at the border. We must come together to pass comprehensive … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
SEEC Leadership Commends EPA’s Strong Power Plant Carbon Pollution Rule
Washington, D.C. – The Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, and SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Mike Levin released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement for new rules limiting carbon pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants under its authority from Section 111 of the Clean … Continue Reading
May 10, 2023
SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Mike Levin and Sean Casten Statement on Biden Permitting Reform Priorities
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, Reps. Mike Levin (CA) and Sean Casten (IL) released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s recently announced priorities for permitting reform: “We are pleased the White House's vision on permitting reform matches many of our proposals in the draft of our Clean Electricity and … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
Rep. Levin Hosts Committee Hearing Focused on Veteran Homelessness in San Diego Region
Oceanside, CA -- On Thursday, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) brought Members of Congress together for a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity field hearing on veteran homelessness in the San Diego region. Regional and local stakeholders provided testimony on housing programs, the challenges unhoused veterans face in obtaining stable, affordable housing, and potential solutions. Video of the hearing is available here. The Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity … Continue Reading
May 04, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Signing of Project Partnership Agreements to Begin Sand Replenishment Projects at San Clemente, Encinitas, and Solana Beach
San Clemente and Solana Beach, CA- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local elected officials to announce the execution of two Project Partnership Agreements (PPAs) for the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project and the Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project. This milestone will allow sand replenishment projects to begin at each location. The first project, the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project, involves placing about … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Rep. Levin Honors Local Paramedic with Camp Pendleton Fire Department as April Constituent of the Month
Joe Jackson is Rep. Levin’s April Constituent of the Month Washington, D.C. - Today, in honor of Earth Month, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Joe Jackson, the President of Federal Firefighters of Camp Pendleton, is the April Constituent of the Month. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton Fire Department opened its doors in 1942. Since then, the Department's workforce has ensured military families and surrounding communities are kept safe. The … Continue Reading
April 27, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Speaks on House Floor in Opposition to the Default on America Act
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to House Republicans’ Default on America Act, which would force a 22 percent cut to non-defense spending that would slash $30 billion dollars from veterans’ services. Republicans in Congress want to allow a national debt default unless their demands are met to slash veterans’ benefits, Social Security and Medicare. Click to view or download … Continue Reading
April 27, 2023
SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Mike Levin and Sean Casten Release Discussion Draft of Transmission Permitting Reform Legislation
Washington D.C. – Today, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, Reps. Mike Levin (CA) and Sean Casten (IL), released a discussion draft of the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration (CETA) Act. This bill aims to be a holistic approach at addressing the bottlenecks that exist in deploying clean energy and electricity transmission at the speed necessary to address the climate crisis, … Continue Reading
April 25, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds Department of Energy’s New Plan for Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) new report on the Consent-Based Siting Process for Federal Consolidated Interim Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel. This report outlines DOE’s plan for implementing a consent-based process to site one or more interim storage facilities for spent nuclear fuel. It lays out a path to implement a federal Consolidated Interim Storage (CIS) location in 10-15 years that will … Continue Reading
April 25, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Winner of 2023 Congressional Art Competition
Oceanside, CA– On Saturday, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Pacific Ridge School student Ethan Heck, with his piece titled “Churn”, is the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 49th Congressional District. Additionally, Rep. Levin announced that Oceanside High School student Jesse Lopez Garcia, with his piece titled “Slow Motion” won second place; La Costa Canyon High School student Sienna … Continue Reading
April 24, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Safe Storage of Firearms & Reduce Gun Violence
Washington, D.C.–Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Prevent Family Fire Act, H.R. 2770, with Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA). This bipartisan bill will help reduce gun violence – including suicide and accidental shootings – by providing a modest tax credit for retailers to incentivize the sale of safe storage devices for firearms. “Family fire” refers to a shooting caused by someone who … Continue Reading
April 21, 2023
Statement from Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) Concerning the SCOTUS Ruling on Mifepristone
“The Supreme Court’s decision to grant a stay protects the right of Americans to access safe, FDA-approved medications for their daily needs. The stay will allow women to continue to make their own decisions about what health care is right for them. No Court should ever interfere with that. Although the Court acted correctly in this instance, there is no question that reproductive rights are under attack. What we know for certain is that conservative Judges are intent on limiting … Continue Reading
April 13, 2023
Rep. Mike Levin Hosts Federal Railroad Administrator Bose to Examine LOSSAN Challenges
Oceanside, CA -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) hosted Administrator of the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Amit Bose to highlight the challenges facing the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN Corridor) due to coastal erosion. Rep. Levin, Administrator Bose, and local officials rode the COASTER commuter train from San Diego to Solana Beach and discussed the urgent need to secure the bluffs and relocate a section of the tracks … Continue Reading
March 28, 2023
Rep. Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Access Jobs in Conservation & Management
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced the bipartisan Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans (GROW) Act, H.R. 1786, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in federal jobs that relate to conservation, resource management, and environmental protection. The GROW Act would direct the Department of Interior (DOI), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to administer a program that … Continue Reading
March 16, 2023
Rep. Levin Honors Local Businesswoman as March Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Renee Donaldson, the CEO of EcoDirect in Carlsbad, is the March 2023 Constituent of the Month. EcoDirect was founded in 2009 and opened its Carlsbad location in 2021. EcoDirect helps facilitate our local transition to clean energy by designing and distributing clean energy solutions for residential, commercial, and independent battery-based applications. Last year, Rep. Levin supported the Inflation Reduction Act, … Continue Reading