Rep. Mike Levin to Bring Del Mar Constituent Impacted by Medical Research Cuts to Joint Congressional Address

Rep. Mike Levin to Bring Del Mar Constituent Impacted by Medical Research Cuts to Joint Congressional Address | 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 March 03, 2025 Rep. Mike Levin to Bring Del Mar Constituent Impacted by Medical Research Cuts to Joint Congressional Address Andrew Schorr, Rep. Levin’s Guest, Relies on Life-Saving Medical Treatments That Are at Risk Due to President Trump’s Nationwide Funding Cuts Washington, D.C . – Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that he will bring Andrew Schorr, a Del Mar, CA resident whose remission from chronic disease was made possible by federal funding for medical research, as his guest to President Trump’s joint congressional address on Tuesday, March 4 th . Andrew was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a rare blood cancer, in 1996 and received life-saving care from clinical trials funded through federal programs. Learn more about Andrew’s story here. “In light of recent efforts from the Trump Administration to gut federal funding for medical research, it is critical to illustrate the impending negative impact on access to lifesaving care,” said Rep. Levin . “I am deeply concerned by these cuts, and that’s why I am bringing Andrew as my guest for tomorrow’s address. Thanks to a federally-funded clinical trial, Andrew was able to get the treatment he needed. Today, I’m proud to join Andrew and all my constituents who desperately need these critical investments in medical research as we fight back against threats to this critical funding. Without it, patients and families may lose hope, and communities that rely on medical treatments and the research institutions that administer them will suffer.” “I know firsthand the importance of federal funding for medical research,” said Andrew Schorr . “Through these programs, I’ve been able to live a relatively healthy life despite having multiple chronic diseases. I am honored to be Rep. Levin’s guest to tomorrow’s joint congressional address, and I am grateful for all the work he is doing to fight back against cuts to programs that helped save my life.” In addition to chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Andrew was also diagnosed with a second blood cancer which required treatment with a new medicine made possible by a federal grant. Millions of Americans like Andrew suffer from chronic diseases and federally funded medical research programs are critical in finding a cure. ### Print Email Share Tweet Next Article Previous Article About Serving You News Contact Issues Privacy Policy Twitter Icon Facebook Icon Youtube Icon Bluesky Icon