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.
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 introduces bill supporting lower colorado river multi-species conservation
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-31) introduced legislation to support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). The bill proposes the establishment of an interest-bearing account at the Department of Treasury to hold funds contributed by Arizona, California, and Nevada for the LCR MSCP. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Rep. Dina Titus (NV-1) and Rep. Susie Lee (NV-3) are original cosponsors of the bill.
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Veterans Benefits Continuity Bill introduced by bipartisan group aims at addressing VA budget shortfalls
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) joined Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-27), House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), and Rep. Judge Carter (TX-31) in introducing the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act to ensure veteran benefits remain uninterrupted and hold the Administration accountable for its budgeting errors.
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How many companies in cities across Riverside County received FDA citations in August?
There was one company in a city associated with Riverside County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in August, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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1 company in a city within Riverside County received one inspection in August
There was one company in a city associated with Riverside County that received an FDA inspection in August, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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California deploys C-130 Hercules aircraft for wildfire missions
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) celebrated the announcement by CAL FIRE that the first of the seven C-130 Hercules aircraft transferred from the federal government to CAL FIRE will begin flying missions. Rep. Calvert played a lead role in the bipartisan effort to transfer the aircraft and use them for critical firefighting missions.
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Student body in Riverside County universities comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the 27 universities in Riverside County revealed Hispanic was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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FAA grants $8 million for upgrades at Palm Springs International Airport
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced that Palm Springs International Airport is receiving an $8,612,700 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to upgrade its taxiways. The grant funding was awarded from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. Earlier this year, Rep. Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which provided funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
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Federal prosecutors pursue new charges after acquittal in deputy's attempted murder case
Assemblyman Bill Essayli issued a statement following the announcement by the United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, regarding federal charges against Ari Aki Young. Young had previously been acquitted of attempted murder charges involving retired San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Meagan McCarthy.
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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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U.S. Rep. Takano votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections
U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.