Press Releases
Representative Introduces Legislation to Prioritize San Onofre for Spent Nuclear Fuel Removal
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Spent Fuel Prioritization Act to prioritize the removal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from decommissioned nuclear sites in areas with large populations and high seismic hazard. With over nine million people living within 50 miles of the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS), and Southern California experiencing some of the greatest seismic hazard in the country, the bill would make SONGS one of the highest … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
House Committee Approves Levin Request for $25 Million in Appropriations to Expedite Removal of Spent Nuclear Fuel from SONGS and Other Decommissioning Plants
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that the House Appropriations Committee approved $25 million in funding for a consolidated interim storage (CIS) program at the Department of Energy (DOE) to remove spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from nuclear power plant sites across the country, including the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). Last month, Representative Levin called on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development to … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
Representative Levin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help End Homelessness Among Women Veterans and their Families
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Housing for Women Veterans Act, a bipartisan bill to help end homelessness among women veterans and their families. The bill would reauthorize funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grant program at $400 million for FY2020-FY2022, and require that at least $20 million goes to organizations that have a focus on helping women veterans and their … Continue Reading
May 21, 2019
Representative Levin Statement on NRC Decision to Allow Spent Nuclear Fuel Loading at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) decision to allow Southern California Edison to resume spent nuclear fuel loading at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS): “The safety of my constituents is my top priority, and there are many lingering questions about the safety of spent nuclear fuel loading at SONGS that have not been fully addressed. I called for a full-time NRC … Continue Reading
May 21, 2019
Representative Levin’s Three Bipartisan Bills Supporting Veterans Pass House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. - Today, three bipartisan bills led by U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) to support veterans’ transition to civilian life, improve veterans’ economic resources, and expand veterans’ access to mental health services passed the House of Representatives. Representative Levin’s remarks on those bills can be seen here. The passed legislation includes: The Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Act of 2019, which Representative Levin introduced with Representative Phil Roe, … Continue Reading
May 16, 2019
Representative Levin Announces $185 Million in New FY 2020 Appropriations for Camp Pendleton Construction Projects Included in House Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that more than $185 million in new fiscal year 2020 appropriations for two military construction projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was included in House Appropriations legislation. The funding allocation follows a March letter from Representative Levin asking the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies to prioritize funding for the Camp Pendleton projects. The … Continue Reading
May 15, 2019
Representative Levin, Senator Merkley Introduce Major Legislation to Transition America to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicles
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019, which presents an aggressive plan for transitioning the United States to 100% zero-emission vehicles. Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO) is an original cosponsor of the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act in the House, and it is also cosponsored by Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and … Continue Reading
May 15, 2019
Representative Levin Presses Interior Secretary Bernhardt on His Responsibility to Fight Climate Change During House Natural Resources Committee Hearing
Washington, D.C. – Today, during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) pressed Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on his responsibility to fight climate change, which Bernhardt has failed to do so far. Representative Levin highlighted Secretary Bernhardt’s stated belief that Congress has not directed him to address the impacts of climate change, despite multiple court rulings and laws enacted by Congress which require the … Continue Reading
May 10, 2019
Representative Levin Announces Constituent of the Month for May
San Juan Capistrano, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Evan Marks, Founder and Executive Director of The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, is his Constituent of the Month for May. At The Ecology Center, Evan and his team turned a vacant lot into an educational space, featuring a vibrant farm, kitchen, and artisan goods store where they teach community members about the importance of sustainable living practices. “Evan’s work is imperative as we confront … Continue Reading
May 06, 2019
Representative Levin Requests Audit of TCA by California Controller Betty Yee Following Allegations of the Mismanagement of Public Funds
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) sent a letter to California State Controller Betty Yee to request that her office audit the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) finances following allegations of the mismanagement of public funds by the TCA board. On March 11, the Los Angeles Times published a story outlining TCA’s mismanagement of public funds while working to advance the toll road extension project. The story described instances of gross overpayments to … Continue Reading
May 03, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Fry Eligibility
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, announced the introduction of legislation to extend eligibility for the Fry Scholarship to spouses and children of members of the National Guard and Reserve who died of service connected causes but whose deaths did not occur when the member was on active duty. The Fry Scholarship provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of servicemembers who died in the … Continue Reading
May 02, 2019
Amendment to Climate Action Now Act Introduced by Representative Levin Passes House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. - Today, an amendment introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) was added to H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which passed the House of Representatives. The Climate Action Now Act would prohibit the Administration from withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement, and would also call on the President to develop a plan for how the nation will meet the pollution reduction goals in the Agreement. Representative Levin’s amendment added three key … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
Representative Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Transition Assistance Program for Servicemembers Returning to Civilian Life
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, announced the introduction of the Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William "Bill" Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill to improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for servicemembers returning to civilian life. The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis … Continue Reading
April 27, 2019
Representative Levin Statement on Chabad of Poway Synagogue Shooting
Poway, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the Chabad of Poway Synagogue shooting: “This is a tragic day for San Diegans and Americans everywhere. An attack on the Jewish community - or any religious group - is an attack on all Americans. We must reject the political and cultural environment that allows this type of hate and bigotry to find safe harbor. “It is also long past time that we take strong action to end the epidemic of gun … Continue Reading
April 26, 2019
Representative Levin Announces Fallbrook Union School District Set to Receive $47 Million in Federal Funding
Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Fallbrook Union School District, which includes Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, is set to receive more than $47.5 million in federal funding to address capacity and facility condition deficiencies. These resources are made available through the Department of Defense Public Schools Military Installations Program and their allocation is determined by a priority list developed by … Continue Reading
April 25, 2019
Representatives Levin and Rouda Express Opposition to Toll Road Extension Proposals
Washington, D.C. - Earlier this week, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) and Harley Rouda (D-CA) wrote to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) expressing strong opposition to the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) proposal to extends its toll road network in South Orange County. TCA’s proposal contemplates extending SR-241 through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, as well as charging for the use of existing lanes that are not currently tolled. “We firmly … Continue Reading
April 11, 2019
Representative Levin Announces South Coast Water District Set to Receive $8.3 Million in Federal Funding for Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that the South Coast Water District is set to receive more than $8.3 million in federal funding for the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project, subject to pending federal appropriations. The funding will improve the local water supply in South Orange County by producing up to 5,300 acre-feet per year of new, local potable water for the District. “I am thrilled to announce that the South Coast Water District is set to … Continue Reading
April 10, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Flexibility in Forever GI Bill Benefits
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA), Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, joined his colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to ensure that student veterans have access to the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM scholarship program that was enacted as part of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, also known as the Forever GI Bill. The bill was led by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and cosponsored by Rep. Phil … Continue Reading
April 09, 2019
Representative Levin Chairs First Hearing of House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
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April 05, 2019
Representative Levin Recognizes San Juan Capistrano Brothers as Constituents of the Month for April
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that two San Juan Capistrano brothers, David and Eric Groos, are his Constituents of the Month for April. The Groos brothers co-founded Great Opportunities, a non-profit that provides under-served and at-risk youth, mainly coming from San Juan Capistrano’s geographically identified gang induction zones, with outdoor recreational opportunities and leadership skills that will serve them throughout life. Last month, … Continue Reading