What Mike Levin said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Benjamin Siegel, who is retiring after a decade of service as the City Manager of San Juan Capistrano, California. As a proud resident of San Juan Capistrano, I pay tribute to and celebrate his impact on the City and community in California's 49th District.”

“Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA, a Master of Public Administration from Cal State Fullerton, and a certificate in Construction and Development Management from UC Irvine.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate International Surfing Day and defend the magnificent beaches of Southern California and our Nation's coastlines. In California's 49th Congressional District, our communities are defined by the Pacific Ocean.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Ronald ``Ron'' Neal Riccitelli, of Carlsbad, California, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 80.”

“Following his time at university, Ron moved to the Tenamar Beach community of Carlsbad in 1977 and never left. Alongside his wife and partner Christine, Ron raised a family while simultaneously forming lasting bonds with his neighbors.”

“MiraCosta Community College and the greater Community. Dr. Cooke began her career in higher education as a biology and biotechnology faculty member after earning her Ph.D. in Biology from Georgetown University.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of James Wood, of Oceanside, California, who passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 78. In honor of his passing, I pay tribute to and reflect on the life he led and the impact he had on our community in the 49th District.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Susan Parmelee as my March 2026 Constituent of the Month. Susan is truly an advocate for change. At a time when so many of our youth are struggling with anxiety and depression, she created a place where they don't have to struggle alone.”

“Mr. Chairman, I am so honored to represent the marines and sailors on Camp Pendleton, some of the most capable, disciplined, and battle-ready men and women that this Nation has ever produced, so when this Congress funds the military and our veterans, I take that responsibility very seriously.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Karel Ann Tharp (nee Schubert), of Capistrano Beach, California, who passed away on November 2, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region, Armenian Assembly of America, and all Armenian Americans in commemorating the Armenian Genocide.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and pay tribute to Master Sergeant Robert C. White of the United States Marine Corps, who will retire this June after twenty years of distinguished service to our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Illinois for yielding. It is an honor to work with the gentleman on this bill and other things. Mr. Speaker, last night in this very Chamber, the President declared that America is in a golden age.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Illinois for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I would like to just spell out some basic facts and some myths about clean energy because there is a whole lot of misinformation out there these days.”

“Solar and wind growth outpaced global demand growth in the first half of 2025, with solar alone meeting 83 percent of global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I certainly thank my good friend from Ohio, Marcy Kaptur, from whom I have learned so much on the Appropriations Committee and otherwise.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker as my December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month. Rev. Jason and Rev. Jenell Coker are being recognized for their extraordinary leadership, vision, and longstanding commitment to community transformation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize John Resnick as my January 2026 Constituent of the Month. John has helped establish Carlsbad as a premier culinary destination through his leadership of four acclaimed restaurants, earning two Michelin Stars and national recognition.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mel Vernon as my November 2025 Constituent of the Month. Mel Vernon is an example of what it looks like to dedicate ourselves to community engagement and cultural preservation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Richard C. Parsons, who passed away on May 16, 2025, in San Clemente, California. In his memory, I would like to pay tribute and reflect on the life he led and the impact he had on our Nation and the community in California's 49th District.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak out against the big, ugly bill, which even Elon Musk has called a ``disgusting abomination.'' The big, ugly bill undermines the programs millions of Americans rely on to survive, like healthcare and food assistance.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak for my constituents, Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez. Thirty-five years ago, they came to the United States from Colombia in search of a better life.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support California's right to clean air. Growing up in southern California in the 1980s, smog alerts were a regular part of life.”

“Mr. Speaker, in January, a largely unknown midlevel career employee at the Social Security Administration, Leland Dudek, was caught sharing unauthorized data with Elon Musk's team at DOGE.”

“Mr. Speaker, in a few short weeks, President Trump has unleashed the beginnings a constitutional crisis. He is gutting the Federal Government and trying to usurp Congress' congressional authority of the power of the purse.”

“Mr. Speaker, some House Republicans are threatening to withhold disaster aid to California unless certain unknown conditions are met. There is even talk about attaching disaster aid to an increase in the debt ceiling.”