U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42)
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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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Rep. Calvert introduces EMBER Act targeting wildfire threats at southern border
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act, H.R. 9682, aimed at reducing wildfire threats along the southern border and protecting Border Patrol officers.
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Rep. Calvert criticizes delays in navy's shipbuilding program
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a classified oversight briefing with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) released prepared remarks addressing persistent delays and cost overruns in the Navy's shipbuilding program.
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House passes bill ensuring veterans' benefits continuity
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, H.R. 9468, to ensure veterans' benefits remain uninterrupted and hold the Biden Administration accountable for budgeting errors. Representative Calvert was an original cosponsor of the legislation.
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Rep. Calvert calls for increased protection after second Trump assassination attempt
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued a statement regarding the second assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
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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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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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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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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.