U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42)
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Calvert reintroduces bill mandating e-verify for all US employers
Congressman Ken Calvert has reintroduced the Legal Workforce Act, designated as H.R. 251, aiming to mandate the use of E-Verify by U.S. employers to confirm the work eligibility of new hires.
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Rep. Calvert introduces bill targeting foreign ownership of US port infrastructure
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert introduced the Secure Our Ports Act, H.R. 252.
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Laken Riley Act passes House aiming to curb crimes by illegal immigrants
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) cast his vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act, H.R. 29, which was passed by the House of Representatives with a majority vote of 264 to 159.
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Rep. Ken Calvert sworn into 119th Congress; outlines priorities
Congressman Ken Calvert, representing California's 41st district, has been sworn into the 119th Congress.
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House passes National Defense Authorization Act with support from Congressman Ken Calvert
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a bipartisan majority vote of 281-140.
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House passes WRDA bill supporting Riverside County water projects
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), S. 4367, with a vote of 399 to 18.
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Rep. Calvert criticizes Defense Department's failed audit
Today, Ken Calvert, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, addressed concerns over the Department of Defense's recent audit results.
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Rep. Calvert proposes interest-earning fund for conservation program
The House Natural Resources Committee recently held a legislative hearing on H.R. 9515, a bill introduced by Representative Ken Calvert from California's 41st district.
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Calvert announces military academy nominations for 41st Congressional District
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert from California's 41st Congressional District announced his nominations for the U.S. Service Academies.
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Lawmakers address veteran healthcare issues at Palm Springs roundtable
Congressman Ken Calvert and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost have issued a joint statement addressing issues faced by veterans in accessing healthcare.
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Ken Calvert supports Israeli action against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert from California's 41st District addressed the recent actions taken by the Israeli Defense Forces. The statement came in response to the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, a leader within Hamas.
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Lawmakers question Cleveland National Forest's refusal of staffing help
Today, Representatives Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Young Kim (CA-40) led a bipartisan letter to the Supervisor of the Cleveland National Forest (CNF), raising concerns about staffing shortfalls. The letter was also signed by Representatives Darrell Issa (CA-48), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Lou Correa (CA-46). The lawmakers questioned the CNF management's decision not to accept staffing assistance from the Orange County Fire Authority earlier this year.
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House passes bill to improve VA phone system
The House of Representatives has passed the Stuck On Hold Act, H.R. 6656, introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41). The bill mandates the Veterans’ Administration (VA) to implement a new customer service telephone system. This system will inform callers of their estimated wait times and offer an automated callback option if the wait exceeds 10 minutes.
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Calvert secures $9 million for Riverside County water infrastructure projects
Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) has announced the allocation of more than $9 million in federal funding for three water infrastructure projects in Riverside County. The funding, included at his request in the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, was approved by a majority vote in the House of Representatives last week. According to Rep. Calvert, this funding will not increase the overall spending level of the bill as it is allocated within respective agency program accounts.
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South Perris groundwater desalination program receives $100 million boost
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) announced the inclusion of a $100 million authorization for the South Perris Groundwater Desalination program in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), H.R. 8812. This represents a $50 million increase in authorization from the previous 2020 WRDA bill. The bill was drafted by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO). The authorization was requested by Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) to construct Stage II of this desalination program which is expected to add...
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Rep. Calvert supports Netanyahu's address on US-Israel relations
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued a statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress.
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Rep. Calvert calls for resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued a statement regarding U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
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House passes FY25 defense appropriations bill introduced by Rep. Calvert
Today, the House of Representatives approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill with a vote of 217 to 198. The bill was introduced by Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41).
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Air Force announces basing of KC-46 tankers at March Air Reserve Base
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) praised the announcement from the U.S. Air Force to replace 12 KC-135 aircraft with 12 KC-46A aircraft and base them at March Air Reserve Base (ARB). Rep. Calvert, who serves as Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, had previously spearheaded a bipartisan effort by members of the Southern California Delegation in support of March ARB being selected as an operating base for the KC-46 tanker.
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Rep. Calvert announces 2024 military academy appointments
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced and congratulated the 2024 Service Academy Appointments from the 41st Congressional District. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating a select group of highly qualified young men and women for admission to the United States Service Academies – Army, Navy, and Air Force.