Press Releases

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) called on the Defense Department to end the unnecessary furloughs at the American Forces Network (AFN) that have forced many of its channels off the air and ended its broadcasts of live sporting events for our troops deployed overseas.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the federal government shutdown:

"Like most Americans, I am frustrated that our federal government has been shut down. I have now voted for four different proposals to keep the government open. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats have failed to move from their position, are unwilling to negotiate, and have slammed the door shut on talks to keep the government open. Along with my fellow House Republicans, I will continue working towards solutions that will reopen the federal government.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted to provide funding necessary to ensure the federal government remains open. Rep. Calvert also voted for an amendment that would delay the implementation of ObamaCare for one year and an amendment that would eliminate ObamaCare's medical device tax. Also, Rep. Calvert voted for a separate bill that would provide funding to pay our military troops in the event the Senate failed to approve the House spending bill and forced a government shutdown.

Following the votes, Rep. Calvert issued the following statement:

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement following his vote in favor of a spending bill that will continue to fund the federal government through December 15, 2013 while defunding ObamaCare:

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) was presented with the USGS Coalition Leadership Award by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Coalition. The award was given to Rep. Calvert in honor of his long-term support for the scientific programs and personnel of the USGS.

Following President Barack Obama's address to the nation on Syria, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement:

"After much thought and serious consideration, I have decided that if the President ultimately does seek Congressional authority I would vote against the use of military force in Syria.

Yesterday, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee approved legislation, H.R. 331, introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42) to simplify veterans' education benefits. The bill was incorporated, along with other veterans' bills, into another piece of legislation, H.R. 2481, and approved by the Committee.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives in approving the Fiscal Year 2014 Defense Appropriations bill by a vote of 315 to 109. The bill provides the funding necessary to support our military operations and national security agencies. Rep. Calvert is a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.