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 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.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) highlighted the inclusion of $400,000 for the Lake Elsinore Main Street Safety and Pedestrian Improvements Project in the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bill. Rep. Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to approve the bill on Wednesday, March 9th. The bill was subsequently approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) highlighted the inclusion of $5 million for the I-15 Smart Freeway Pilot Project in the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bill. Rep. Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to approve the bill on Wednesday, March 9th. The bill was subsequently approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) highlighted the inclusion of $5 million for the Bradley Road Bridge construction project in the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bill. Rep. Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to approve the bill on Wednesday, March 9th. The bill was subsequently approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced the Corona Municipal Airport Lease Extension Act, H.R. 6721, to ensure our region is able to utilize the airport into the future. The bill will would extend the airport's current lease with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced that, at his request, funding for 42nd Congressional District transportation projects was included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation, and 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.
Today, the House of Representatives approved an amendment offered by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) to H.R. 3684 establishing the Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge. The amendment mirrors legislation, H.R. 972, previously introduced by Rep. Calvert to establish the refuge. The amendment was cosponsored by Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41).
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced that $20 million for 42nd Congressional District transportation projects is included in the Fiscal Year 2022 surface transportation authorization bill that is set to be considered this week by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has reintroduced legislation, H.R. 972, establishing the Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge. Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) is an original cosponsor of the bill.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has reintroduced the Reducing Environmental Barriers to Unified Infrastructure and Land Development (REBUILD) Act, H.R. 644, to reduce the cost and speed up the construction of infrastructure projects while maintaining strong environmental protections.