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February 5, 2021

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced legislation, H.R. 743, to establish a unique zip code for the city of Eastvale.


February 3, 2021

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.


February 1, 2021

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.

Issues: Transportation

January 29, 2021
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced legislation, the Employee Bonus Protection Act, H.R. 517, aimed at protecting employee bonuses from overly complex federal requirements.
"Now more than ever, we should protect American workers and ensure they are not unfairly denied bonus compensation due to government red-tape," said Rep. Calvert.
Issues: Small Business

January 26, 2021

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has reintroduced legislation aimed at preventing criminal illegal immigrants from being released back in our communities. The Help Ensure Legal Detainers (HELD) Act, H.R. 453, would require state and localities to adhere to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers.


January 26, 2021

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced the Certainty, Assistance, and Relief for Everyone (CARE) Act, H.R. 452. The legislation reauthorizes grant programs for eligible entities to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault against individuals with disabilities.


January 25, 2021

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced the students from the 42nd Congressional District that he has nominated to attend the U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating a select group of highly qualified young men and women from the 42nd District for an appointment to one or more U.S. Service Academies — Military, Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine.


January 22, 2021

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), the Ranking Member on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the confirmation of retired General Lloyd Austin III as Secretary of Defense:

"As retired General Lloyd Austin assumes the role of Secretary of Defense, I would like to congratulate and wish him my best. General Austin has served this country with distinction for decades, and his next role will no doubt be the most challenging.

Issues: Defense

January 20, 2021

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-39), and Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-48) praised the inclusion of Southern California water infrastructure priorities in the Fiscal Year 2021 work plan released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Issues: Water

January 20, 2021

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden:

"The transfer of power in our executive branch of government is one of the most powerful and fundamental elements of our American republic. The inauguration of Joe Biden is a reminder to all Americans that our nation continues to be rooted in the values embedded in the Constitution.