Press Releases
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the House resolution calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment and pending impeachment vote:
"Like most Americans, I'm outraged by the violent attack on our Capitol last week. The reprehensible actions that spilt blood in the very home of our democracy must have consequences for those who committed them.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the counting of Electoral College votes:
"There's no excuse or any justification for violence like we saw yesterday at the United States Capitol. We must always protect the rule of law.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced the Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT) Act, H.R. 197. The FACT Act would improve reporting by EPA, FDA, NIH, USDA and other government agencies about their efforts to replace inefficient, multi-million-dollar animal tests with faster, less costly and more effective alternative methods for assessing the safety of chemicals, drugs, foods, cosmetics and other substances.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced the Legal Workforce Act, H.R. 78, which preserves jobs for citizens and legal workers by requiring U.S. employers to check the work eligibility of all future hires through the E-Verify system.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has introduced the ACCESS Act, H.R. 77, legislation designed to help small businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the House Rules Package for the 117th Congress:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced the bipartisan, bicameral agreement on Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations includes a number of the priorities important to Riverside County, California and the rest of the nation. Rep. Calvert serves as the Ranking Republican on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a bipartisan majority (359 to 53) of the House of Representatives to approve a COVID relief bill.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement:
"Late last month I tested positive for COVID-19. After receiving the results, I adhered to the recommendations of my physician and CDC quarantine guidelines. I did experience symptoms, but am now back to full strength. Having been cleared to travel, I returned to DC yesterday. I regret missing votes during my quarantine, especially on passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, and I have inserted my views on all missed votes into the Congressional Record."
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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) praised the inclusion of critical national security priorities in the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report.