Press Releases
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds Six Consecutive Weeks of Zero Migrant Street Releases
Oceanside, CA— Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) today announced that the U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector had six consecutive weeks of zero migrant street releases. There have been zero street releases for the weeks ending on July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, and August 9. President Biden’s June 2024 slate of executive actions are making progress on border security and preventing street releases that cost thousands of dollars and constrain the resources of local law enforcement and … Continue Reading
August 08, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds HUD Actions to Combat Veteran Homelessness & Expand Access to Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for enacting policy changes that will help homeless veterans access rental assistance for affordable housing units. HUD’s new policies will no longer consider service-connected disability benefits as income and therefore allow more veterans to access HUD-VASH housing vouchers. Before this … Continue Reading
August 05, 2024
Reps. Levin, Castor, SEEC Urge Environmental Protection Agency to Adopt Robust Powerplant Standards
Washington, D.C. - House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Members Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) along with the SEEC Co-Chairs — Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-7), Mike Quigley (IL-5), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) — led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan, urging the agency to adopt strong, comprehensive standards for existing gas-fired powerplants. These five members were joined by 81 of their House colleagues in signing the … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Gerry Sova as July 2024 Constituent of the Month
Encinitas, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Gerry Sova as his July 2024 Constituent of the Month. Mr. Sova is an Encinitas resident and community leader best known for founding the local restaurant Captain Keno’s. As the oldest restaurant in Encinitas, Captain Keno’s is a neighborhood staple and has served the community in various ways, from providing underserved communities with free meals during the holiday season to being a popular social spot for Encinitas residents and … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bill to Responsibly Expand Renewable Energy on Public Lands
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) participated in a hearing of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources to speak in favor of his bill H.R. 9012, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (PLREDA), which he reintroduced this month. The bill would help promote domestic energy independence by supporting the responsible development of wind, solar, and geothermal energy on public lands. Rep. Levin’s bill is more comprehensive than House … Continue Reading
July 22, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Secures $55 Million to Advance Management of Spent Nuclear Fuel
Rep. Levin Hosts Roundtable to Announce New Funding Del Mar, CA - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that he secured $55 million for the Department of Energy (DOE) to take the next steps for the safe removal and management of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel. Rep. Levin secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package passed in March, adding to the over $93 million he has previously helped secure for this work. This … Continue Reading
July 19, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Visits Otay Mesa Border Facility to Examine Impact of Presidential Executive Action on Asylum Seekers
Watch Rep. Levin Video Remarks Here Otay Mesa, CA - This week, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) visited the Otay Mesa soft-sided migrant processing facility in San Diego County to examine first-hand how President Biden’s June 2024 executive action on asylum seekers is affecting the situation at the border. “I saw that the President’s executive action is making a positive difference on the ground. Recent data has made clear that crossings are … Continue Reading
July 09, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin and House Natural Resources Committee Democrats Launch Probe of Colluding Oil Companies’ Use of Public Lands and Resources
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), alongside 12 House Natural Resources Committee Democrats, led by Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) requesting information about Pioneer Natural Resources (Pioneer) and seven other oil companies implicated in a class action lawsuit alleging market manipulation with global oil cartel, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies (OPEC). The companies all hold oil and gas leases on … Continue Reading
July 02, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Purple Heart Veterans Education Act to Ensure Transfer of Benefits to Dependents
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Dr. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) introduced the bipartisan Purple Heart Veterans Education Act, H.R. 8896, the House companion to the Senate bill by the same name introduced in May 2024 by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC). This bipartisan bill would close a loophole that prevents veterans who received their Purple Heart after leaving military service from transferring their GI Bill benefits to their dependents. The bill … Continue Reading
July 01, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Presidential Immunity Decision
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity severely undermines our democratic principles. Essentially, it grants any sitting president unchecked authority akin to a “dictator on day one,” allowing them to exploit official powers for personal gain without facing consequences. “The ruling establishes presidential immunity for crimes … Continue Reading
June 28, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Chevron Doctrine Decision
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) issued the following statement expressing disappointment in the conservative Supreme Court's decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce to overturn the Chevron doctrine. “This extreme Supreme Court has shown time and again that they have no regard for settled law and would rather throw out decades of precedent to muddy the waters of governmental authority and expertise. “The decision to … Continue Reading
June 28, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Nikki Faddick as June 2024 Constituent of the Month
Carlsbad, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) recognized national Gun Violence Prevention Month by announcing Nikki Faddick as his June 2024 Constituent of the Month. Ms. Faddick is a Carlsbad resident, a mother of three boys, and a gun safety advocate, organizer, and author. Nikki Faddick As a co-leader of the California chapter of Moms Demand Action and a senior organizing manager at Everytown for Gun Safety, Ms. Faddick works to protect her community from gun violence. Through her … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement Regarding Republicans’ Extreme Amendments to the National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C., - Rep. Mike Levin released the following statement regarding his vote opposing the current version of the National Defense Authorization Act. “Congress must do everything it can to support our service members, and I’m very disappointed to see extremist Republicans in the House attempting to use our men and women in uniform to score political points. Because of MAGA Republicans’ anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ amendments added to the defense authorization bill on the House … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision to Reverse the Federal Ban on Bump Stocks
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling, led by extremist Justice Clarence Thomas, to reverse a federal ban on bump stocks. “Bump stocks have been used in some of the deadliest mass shootings in our country’s history. It’s unconscionable that the extreme majority of the Supreme Court, led by Clarence Thomas, would overturn a federal ban on these deadly devices. “Justice Thomas and the extreme majority rolled back one of … Continue Reading
June 13, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Secures Over $32 Million for Water Security Projects in Southern California
Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that he secured $32.2 million in federal funding for three critical water desalination projects to increase water security in North County San Diego and South Orange County. These projects, aimed at enhancing local water infrastructure and sustainability, will significantly benefit communities in the region by providing reliable sources of potable water and reducing dependency on imported water. “I am thrilled that our region will … Continue Reading
June 06, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Touts San Dieguito Clean School Bus Funding Included in Over $91 Million for Zero-Emission Buses Across California
Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that recipients throughout California, including the San Dieguito Union High School District, will receive a total of $91,230,000 in rebates through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, which he helped pass. The rebates will help selectees purchase 380 clean school buses in 47 school districts across the state. This includes $800,000 for San Dieguito Union High School … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Passage of Bill to Designate Oceanside Post Office the Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building
Rep. Mike Levin Speaks in Favor of Naming the Oceanside Post Office for Charlesetta Reece Allen Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Levin’s (CA-49) bill to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside as the “Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building” passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Rep. Levin released the following statement after passage of the bill: “Today, the House overwhelmingly supported my bipartisan bill to … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on President Biden’s Executive Actions to Secure the Border
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Levin released the following statement on President Biden’s slate of executive actions to secure our Southern border: “I applaud President Biden for issuing a set of executive actions to strengthen border security while also ensuring we keep families together and crack down on those profiting from human smuggling. But make no mistake, executive actions are no substitute for Congressional action. Congress must work together to advance a bipartisan border … Continue Reading
May 31, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Honors Shannalei Seau as May 2024 Constituent of the Month
Shannalei Seau (second from the left) with her family and Rep. Levin. Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Shannalei Seau as his May 2024 Constituent of the Month. Ms. Seau serves on the Oceanside Parks and Recreation Commission. Through her work, Ms. Seau works to foster inclusive and stimulating ways for Oceanside residents to engage in the community. She works to ensure that Oceanside residents can enjoy a fair balance of access to facilities and seeks to ensure an … Continue Reading
May 31, 2024
Rep. Mike Levin Celebrates the Completion of Phase 1 of San Clemente Sand Replenishment Project with Federal Resources
San Clemente, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), joined by leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of San Clemente, celebrated the completion of the San Clemente Shoreline Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This phase of the project resulted in as much as 114,000 cubic yards of sand pumped onto the beach in San Clemente, expanding it by up to 75 feet. Rep. Levin secured $9.3 million in federal funding for the $14 million project. The remainder was provided by state and … Continue Reading