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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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.