Transportation
The 41st Congressional District encompasses some of the fastest growing communities in the nation. As is often the case, population growth has been closely followed by increased demands on transportation infrastructure. The Inland Empire region, which consists of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, was recently bestowed the dubious distinction of having the highest commuting cost in the nation. Just last year, another study determined that residents of the city of Riverside had the unhealthiest commute in America. I have and will continue to support efforts to improve Riverside County transportation infrastructure with both federal funding and policy changes that allow us to build projects faster.
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Today, Congressman Calvert announced that more than $67 million for 41st Congressional District water and transportation infrastructure projects was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill. The bill was approved by the House Appropriations Committee last week and now advances to the House floor for consideration.
Funding was included for the following 41st Congressional District transportation projects:
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025, H.R. 252, which was introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) earlier this year. H.R. 252 will strengthen our national security by prohibiting certain foreign entities, including state-owned enterprises of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, from entering into contracts for the ownership, leasing, or operation of U.S. port facilities that are subject to security plans.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the Secure Our Ports Act, H.R. 252, legislation designed to strengthen our national security by prohibiting foreign adversaries from owning and operating critical infrastructure in the United States.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced the 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.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a bipartisan majority (339 to 85) of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 4366, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which funds six annual appropriations bills. The bill includes $44.1 million for 41st District projects that Rep. Calvert requested and successfully advocated for inclusion in the bill.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced that he secured significant federal funding for local and regional transportation projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill. The legislation was approved by the House Appropriations Committee and is working its way through the House of Representatives. Approved federal funding requests by Members of Congress for local projects are allocated within their respective agency program accounts and do not raise the overall spending level of the bill.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the Corona Municipal Airport Lease Extension Act, H.R. 1820, to ensure this important regional airport remains open and operational into the future. The bill will extend the airport's lease with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) reintroduced the Reducing Environmental Barriers to Unified Infrastructure and Land Development (REBUILD) Act, H.R.
Today, Representative Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced that, at his request, $17.2 million in funding for Riverside County transportation projects was included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development 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.