Press Releases
Representative Levin Responds to NRC Enforcement Decision Regarding Fuel-Loading Incident at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) responded to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) enforcement decision regarding the August 2018 fuel-loading incident at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), as well as the agency’s findings and observations of recent inspections at the plant. Earlier this year, Levin led a letter to the NRC raising concerns over its investigation into apparent violations at SONGS. The letter requested that the NRC adopt … Continue Reading
March 18, 2019
Representatives Levin, Roe Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Vet Center Eligibility
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) joined Representative Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, in introducing the Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Act. The bipartisan bill would expand the eligibility to receive counseling from VA Vet Centers to members of the National Guard and Reserves or Coast Guard who served during emergency situations in the wake of a national emergency, major disaster, civil disorder, or drug … Continue Reading
March 14, 2019
Representative Levin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Private Housing for Military Families
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Safe Housing for our Military Act, his first bill as a Member of Congress. The legislation would increase accountability and oversight over private contractor-provided housing for military families, which has suffered from serious health, safety, and environmental problems. The bill is cosponsored by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Katie Hill (D-CA), Elaine Luria (D-VA), and Abigail … Continue Reading
March 12, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Dreamers and Individuals with TPS or DED Status
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) joined Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Nydia Velazquez (NY-7), and Yvette Clarke (NY-9), to introduce the Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, as an original cosponsor. The bill would create a pathway to citizenship for eligible Dreamers and secure permanent residency for those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) status. “As the grandson of Mexican immigrants who came to America … Continue Reading
March 12, 2019
Representative Levin Responds to Report of Potentially Misused Public Funds by Orange County Transportation Corridor Agencies
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) responded to a report that the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) have potentially overspent and misused public funds while promoting a toll road project in South Orange County, which is part of the 49th Congressional District. A report by the Los Angeles Times published yesterday uncovered that TCA officials allowed for the potential misuse of hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds. This took the form of gross … Continue Reading
March 08, 2019
Representative Levin Launches “Constituent of the Month” Program to Highlight Outstanding North County San Diego and South Orange County Residents
First Constituent of the Month, Shelby Jacobs, is a Hidden Figure of NASA Apollo and Space Shuttle Programs Oceanside, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) launched a “Constituent of the Month” program to highlight outstanding North County San Diego and South Orange County residents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and make the country stronger. Representative Levin’s first Constituent of the Month is Shelby Jacobs, of … Continue Reading
March 08, 2019
House Passes Landmark Legislation Cosponsored by Representative Levin to End Washington’s Culture of Corruption
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S House of Representatives passed The For The People Act, landmark legislation cosponsored by Congressmember Mike Levin (D-CA) to end Washington’s culture of corruption. The democracy reform package would ensure that elections are clean and fair, end the dominance of big money in politics, and ensure that public officials work for the public interest. “Last November, people across North County San Diego and South Orange County called for a change to the way … Continue Reading
February 27, 2019
Landmark Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Cosponsored by Representative Levin Passes House of Representatives
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February 26, 2019
Representative Levin Defends Camp Pendleton Funding, Votes for Bipartisan Resolution Rejecting President Trump’s Fake Emergency Declaration
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) defended nearly $124 million in funding for military construction projects at Camp Pendleton by voting for a bipartisan resolution rejecting President Trump’s national emergency declaration. The president’s declaration, which was made over a crisis that does not exist, would take billions from military construction projects, potentially including a project at Camp Pendleton to improve drinking water infrastructure on the … Continue Reading
February 25, 2019
Representative Levin Announces City of Oceanside Set to Receive $2.6 Million in Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects
Oceanside, C.A. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that the City of Oceanside is set to receive $2.623 million in federal funding under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act from the Bureau of Reclamation, subject to pending federal appropriations. The City of Oceanside outlined that the funding will be used to construct two extraction wells within the Mission Basin as well as brine minimization treatment components, to increase the supply of … Continue Reading
February 14, 2019
Representative Levin Statement on a National Emergency Declaration and Legislation to Prevent Another Senseless Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on President Trump’s national emergency declaration, and the bipartisan legislation to prevent another senseless government shutdown: “I look forward to joining Democrats and Republicans in averting another senseless government shutdown. However, we cannot allow the president to get away with a national emergency declaration, which is a clear abuse of power and likely unconstitutional. I will support … Continue Reading
February 12, 2019
Representative Levin Highlights Importance of a Just Transition to Renewable Energy Jobs for Fossil Fuel Workers During House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Hearing
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February 11, 2019
Representative Levin Calls for Further Action on Key FERC Renewables Rule
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA), Peter Welch (D-VT), and others are calling for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to finalize guidance on a rule to grow a more flexible, resilient, and sustainable energy future by allowing Americans to connect their rooftop solar, wind, and storage devices to the electrical grid. Reducing market barriers for distributed energy resources (DERs) will increase the security and resiliency of the grid and potentially lower … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Green New Deal Resolution to Address Climate Crisis
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) joined colleagues in introducing the Green New Deal resolution, led by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). The Green New Deal outlines initiatives to help combat climate change by reducing fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions; secure clean air and water; and capture good-paying clean energy jobs of the future. “Climate change is the defining issue of our generation, and we must … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
Representative Mike Levin to Serve on House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) was selected to serve on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, a new Congressional body dedicated to addressing climate change. Representative Levin, one of the first Members of Congress to endorse the Green New Deal, will bring his background as an attorney focused on clean energy and environmental issues to the committee. “Climate change is deadly serious, it is already having a detrimental effect on our planet, … Continue Reading
February 06, 2019
Representative Levin Participates in First Congressional Hearing on Climate Change in Ten Years
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February 05, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Statement in Response to the State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address tonight: “While I am hopeful that the president’s calls for bipartisanship were made in good faith, the substance of his address was woefully out of touch with the current state of our union. The most glaring omission from his address was any serious proposal to combat climate change, which is already having a significant impact on our country, … Continue Reading
February 05, 2019
Representative Levin to Chair Congressional Hispanic Caucus Environmental Task Force
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin announced that he will Chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Environment, Public Lands, and Water Task Force. The Task Force is responsible for shaping CHC policy priorities and addressing environmental issues facing Hispanic and immigrant communities. “All too often, Hispanic communities and socioeconomically disadvantaged regions suffer the worst impacts of environmental disasters and climate change,” said Representative … Continue Reading
February 04, 2019
Representative Levin to Bring San Diego Dreamer as State of the Union Guest
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that he will bring Lucero Sanchez, a Dreamer and Environmental Science student at UC San Diego, as his guest to the State of the Union address on Tuesday. Lucero was inspired to become politically active last year after observing President Trump’s rhetoric toward immigrants and his backward policies on immigration and border security. “Generations of immigrants have come to America from all over the world in search of … Continue Reading
January 31, 2019
Representative Levin to Chair House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that he will Chair the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, a significant assignment for a freshman lawmaker and a position that will allow him to prioritize veterans around Camp Pendleton and those across the 49th District. Levin will also serve on the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health. “As the grandson of a World War II veteran and the Representative for Marine Corps Base Pendleton, I … Continue Reading