Health Care
<p>With premiums rising, deductibles increasing, and health care choices decreasing, American families know all too well that Obamacare is collapsing. That’s exactly why I promised the voters in my district that I would take action and work to repeal and replace Obamacare with patient-centered health care solutions that actually reduce costs and expand choices. The simple fact is our health care system is on life support and whoever won last year’s election was going to need to resuscitate it.</p>
<p>The American Health Care Act is an important step towards the fulfillment of that promise. The bill empowers families and doctors with health care decisions, rather than giving Washington bureaucrats the power to impose one-size-fits-all regulations. Not everyone requires the same type of health plan, so the bill gives Americans more affordable options and the ability to find the right plan for them.</p>
<p><b><i>Pre-existing Conditions and Dependents<br />
</i></b>It’s important to note that the House plan will continue to protect American families by ensuring people with pre-existing conditions are not denied heath care policies and allowing the coverage of dependents until they are 26 years old. (You can read more about the pre-existing conditions provisions <a href="http://www.speaker.gov/general/verified-macarthur-amendment-strengthens…;
<p><b><i>Medicaid<br />
</i></b>Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion prioritized able-bodied adults above those the Medicaid program was originally designed to help – the most vulnerable Americans. We will not pull the rug out from anyone as we work to give states the flexibility they need to take care of those most in need. The American Health Care Act responsibly freezes enrollment to allow natural turnover in the Medicaid program as beneficiaries see their life circumstances change. Our approach is both fiscally responsible and fair, ending the Obamacare expansion that unfairly prioritizes able-bodied working adults over the most vulnerable.</p>
<div><b><i>Mental Health and Addiction<br />
</i></b>The American Health Care Act also includes $15 billion specifically for mental health and substance abuse disorders. Last Congress, I cosponsored and supported the passage of the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act. This new and innovative law includes a c
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has introduced a House Resolution, H.Res. 123, expressing appreciation and recognition for the scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical community in the historic development of the COVID-19 vaccine in record time.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) launched the new Congressional ALS Caucus along with Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Representative Jason Crow (D-CO-06), and Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL-07).
The ALS Caucus will bring together members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to share experiences, exchange ideas, and work collaboratively to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The caucus was formed with the help of I AM ALS and many ALS advocacy groups, including The ALS Association and others.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) offered an amendment protecting the intellectual property rights of American COVID-19 vaccine innovators and manufacturers during the Appropriations Committee's consideration of the Fiscal Year 2022 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill. The amendment was defeated on a party-line vote of 25 to 33.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced that, at his request, funding for 42nd Congressional District healthcare and homeless projects was included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations bill. The bill was advanced today by the House Appropriations Committee and will now head to the House floor for consideration. Funding included in the bill for local projects is allocated within their respective agency program accounts and does not raise the overall spending level of the bill.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the State of the Union Address:
"There's no doubt that we live in a polarized political environment right now, but if you stop and focus on the actual policies the President is outlining you will see that these are generally common-sense ideas that have broad support in our country. I believe we can accomplish tremendous things if we put politics aside and just focus on what's best for American families."
Immigration
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voiced his concerns about the Biden Administration's response to the monkeypox virus outbreak. Rep. Calvert sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding answers on the steps being taken to protect Americans and prioritize high-risk communities in education, prevention, and treatment.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a bipartisan majority (361 to 61) of the House of Representatives to approve the Conference Report to the Department of Defense, and the Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2019. Rep. Calvert is the Vice-Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and was a member of the Conference Committee for this bill.
Today Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) voted for the Republican Motion to Recommit to expand access to contraceptives.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:
“I promised voters that if they sent me back to Congress, I would fight to keep their taxes low – and that’s exactly what this One Big Beautiful Bill does. The passage of the bill will prevent the looming tax increase that would be the largest in our nation’s history. Job growth, take-home pay, and economic opportunities hit historic highs following the passage of the 2017 tax cuts. This bill extends and expands those pro-worker and pro-family policies.