Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Reported Traffic Plans Related to the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration

Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Reported Traffic Plans Related to the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration | U.S. Congressman Mike Levin Skip to content I Want to Hear from You About Your Health Care Concerns. NEW: Rep. Levin Announces New District Data Map to Showcase Federal Project Funding. Close About Services Federal Project Funding Map Federal Policy Impact Resources Clean Energy Tax Credits Help With A Federal Agency Constituent Success Stories Grants Applicants Commendations and Greetings Tours and Tickets Military Academy Nominations Internships Flags Surplus Books Program Art Competition Constituent of the Month Congressional App Challenge Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Program Member-Designated Transportation Projects Community Project Funding Requests The Congressional Award News Press Releases In The News Op-Eds Contact Email Me Newsletter Subscription Offices Internships Request a Meeting with Rep. Levin Website Problem I Want To Hear From You Español Close Search Site SEARCH About Services Federal Project Funding Map Federal Policy Impact Resources Clean Energy Tax Credits Help With A Federal Agency Constituent Success Stories Grants Applicants Commendations and Greetings Tours and Tickets Military Academy Nominations Internships Flags Surplus Books Program Art Competition Constituent of the Month Congressional App Challenge Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Program Member-Designated Transportation Projects Community Project Funding Requests The Congressional Award News Press Releases In The News Op-Eds Contact Email Me Newsletter Subscription Offices Internships Request a Meeting with Rep. Levin Website Problem I Want To Hear From You MENU Español Search Instagram Icon Twitter Icon Facebook Icon Youtube Icon Bluesky Icon Home News Press Releases October 15, 2025 Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on Reported Traffic Plans Related to the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration Washington, D.C.— Tonight, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on reported traffic plans related to the planned Marine Corps 250 th birthday celebration: “As the proud representative for Camp Pendleton, I have had the privilege of working closely with our Marines, Sailors, and their families. They are the best fighting force in the world — disciplined, courageous, and devoted to defending our nation. I have nothing but the highest respect for their service, sacrifice, and professionalism. “The 250 th birthday of the United States Marine Corps is a moment to be proud — to honor two and a half centuries of valor and excellence. It deserves to be celebrated in a way worthy of their legacy and consistent with their values: honor, courage, and commitment. “That’s why I am concerned by reports that portions of Interstate 5 could be closed for several hours in both directions on Friday and Saturday to accommodate events tied to anything partisan or political. Even on a normal weekend, traffic along the I-5 corridor is heavy. Long closures would cause significant congestion and real hardship for residents, businesses, and first responders. I hope any such closures can be minimized. “I fully support recognizing the Marine Corps’ extraordinary contributions — but we should do so without disrupting the broader community or compromising public safety. Our Marines sign up to serve, to protect, and to be ready for the next mission. The greatest tribute we can offer them is responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, continued investment in base infrastructure and family support, and a focus on readiness. “I’ve been proud to help deliver hundreds of millions of dollars for Camp Pendleton — modernizing facilities and enhancing training environments to keep our Marines mission-ready. That’s how we honor their service: by ensuring they have what they need to succeed, not hand-me-downs.” Print Email Share Tweet Next Article Previous Article About Serving You News Contact Issues Privacy Policy Twitter Icon Facebook Icon Youtube Icon Bluesky Icon