[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E643-E644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 30, 2026

  Mr. LEVIN. 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. From the 
surf breaks of Dana Point to the sandy shores of Del Mar, our beaches 
are a source of community pride, ecological richness, and economic 
vitality that we must protect for future generations.
  California's beaches attract tens of millions of visitors every year, 
supporting local economies and providing access to nature for people of 
all backgrounds. More than that, they serve as vital habitat for 
endangered species, support vibrant kelp forest ecosystems, and play a 
critical role in the health of our ocean environment. Protecting our 
beaches means protecting the intricate web of life that depends on 
healthy coastal systems.
  Climate change poses an acute and accelerating threat to our 
shorelines. Rising seas and increasingly powerful storms are eroding 
beaches, threatening coastal infrastructure, and putting communities at 
risk. We must meet this challenge head-on with bold investments in 
coastal resilience, science-based shoreline management, and meaningful 
action to address the root causes of climate change.
  I am proud to have worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle 
to secure federal resources for beach restoration, water quality 
improvement, and marine conservation. Keeping our beaches clean, safe, 
and accessible is a moral obligation and an economic imperative.
  I also want to recognize the surfers, lifeguards, environmental 
advocates, and coastal stewards in our communities who dedicate 
themselves every day to protecting these special places. Their passion 
and perseverance inspire us all.
  Mr. Speaker, our beaches are among America's most precious assets. I 
urge this body to invest in their protection, celebrate their wonder, 
and safeguard them for every American--today and for generations to 
come.

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