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Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the National Security Interstate Pipeline Act, H.R. 9838, a bill that would authorize the expedited approval of interstate oil and natural gas pipelines that are critical to the national security of the United States. Representatives Vince Fong (CA-20), James Gallagher (CA-1), Darrell Issa (CA-48), Nathaniel Moran (TX-1), Jefferson Shreve (IN-6), Dale Strong (AL-5), and David Valadao (CA-22) are original cosponsors of the bill.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) praised the unanimous passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act, H.R. 8205. Rep. Calvert was the Republican lead cosponsor of the bill and serves as a Co-Chair of the House ALS Caucus. The bill reauthorizes programs that support research and development of drugs and other therapies to address ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive, fatal neurological disease.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert voted along with a majority (216 to 212) of the House of Representatives to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The NDAA establishes national security policies and spending authorizations.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a total of $50 million to two Riverside County transportation projects from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. Rep. Calvert led efforts to advocate for the grant applications submitted by Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Lake Elsinore, including sending letters of support and outreach to DOT officials.
The following projects were awarded funding:
Today, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations bill. The bill was drafted by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), who serves as the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced and congratulated the 2026 Service Academy Appointees from the 41st Congressional District.
Congressman Ken Calvert has secured $69,750,000 for Riverside County infrastructure projects in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. The bill was introduced last week and is set to be marked up by the House Appropriations Committee next week. Rep. Calvert is a senior member of the Appropriations Committee. The total amount for Community Project Funding in House appropriations bills is capped at less than one half of one percent of discretionary spending.
Congressman Ken Calvert joined a majority of the House Appropriations Committee to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill includes nearly $480 million for flood protection projects benefiting Riverside and Orange Counties. Rep. Calvert is a senior member of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the Zero Tolerance for Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8951, to impose mandatory minimum prison sentences for anyone convicted of large-scale federal fraud.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a majority of the House of Representatives to pass the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill provides annual funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs as well as military infrastructure.