Press Releases
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he submitted an amendment to H.R. 803, the "Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act," to ensure the bill does not reduce motorized, off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreational opportunities in California. The legislation is expected to be considered by the House of Representatives later this week.
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) 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) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden's nomination of California Labor Secretary Julie A. Su to serve as Deputy Secretary of Labor:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has reintroduced legislation aimed at creating a more efficient civilian workforce at the Department of Defense (DOD). The Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees (REDUCE) Act, H.R. 916, would require the DOD to make civilian workforce reductions in a systematic manner without compromising our ability to maintain a strong national defense over the long term.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced the Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act, H.R. 866, to consolidate the management and regulation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), with respect to anadromous species, within the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Currently, ESA authority is split between FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The following members are original cosponsors of the FISH ACT: Rep. Costa, Jim (D-CA-16), Rep. McClintock, Tom (R-CA-4), Rep. Simpson, Michael K.(R-ID-2), Rep. Steel, Michelle (R-CA-48), and Rep. Valadao, David G.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has introduced legislation, H.R. 797, to name the Murrieta postal facility located at 24930 Washington Avenue in honor of the Riverside County veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This bill would designate the post office as the "Riverside County Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office." The following members are original cosponsors of H.R. 797: Tom McClintock (CA-4), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Jim Costa (CA-16), Ro Kahanna (CA-17), Devin Nunes (CA-22), Ted Lieu (CA-33), and Alan Lowenthal (CA-47).
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced legislation, H.R. 743, to establish a unique zip code for the city of Eastvale.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has reintroduced the Ensuring the Safety Our Mail Act, H.R. 690, which will double the maximum jail sentence for anyone convicted of mail theft.
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.