Rep. Calvert Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a majority (217 to 213) of the House of Representatives for H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The bill funds the federal government through Fiscal Year 2025, which ends on September 30, 2025. 

“While my preference is always to pass individual appropriations bills, I believe we must take every possible step to prevent a government shutdown – which is what this bill achieves,” said Rep. Calvert. “As the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I worked with Chairman Cole and my colleagues to ensure our military has the necessary resources to execute its national security mission. I’m also pleased that the bill includes the largest pay raise for junior enlisted troops in over 40 years, which has been one of my top priorities. The bill protects Social Security, Medicare, and our critical VA programs that our veterans rely on.”

The bill approved today by the House:

• Ensures a costly government shutdown does not befall the American people and fully funds core government services.
• Maintains government operations without increasing the spending of taxpayer dollars.
• Upholds responsibilities to our nation’s veterans and ensures full funding for their healthcare services and benefits.
• Enhances defense investments and includes the largest pay raise for junior enlisted troops in over 40 years.
• Provides $22.5 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief Fund to ensure continued support for California to assist with debris removal, emergency protection, and financial assistance to survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires and other natural disasters.
• Supports federal wildland firefighters and their work to protect our communities and public lands.
• Protects Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients from the disruptions and confusion a shutdown will cause.
• Increases funding for air traffic control priorities over FY24.
• The bill fully funds the program that provides important nutrition assistance to mothers, infants, and children. It includes a more than $500M increase for WIC, as requested by the Trump Administration, for a total of $7.6B.

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