Press Releases
"I want to thank my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee for supporting the FY19 Interior Appropriations bill," said Rep. Calvert.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced and congratulated the 2018 Service Academy Appointments from the 42nd Congressional District of California. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating a select group of highly qualified young men and women for admission to the United States Service Academies – Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine.
Yesterday, an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), sponsored by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32), supporting the National Guard Youth Challenge program was approved by the House of Representatives. The amendment will facilitate the establishment of a National Guard Youth Challenge program in Riverside County at the Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Moreno Valley located at March Air Reserve Base.
Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) has released the Fiscal Year 2019 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. Rep. Calvert serves as the Chairman of the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement regarding the release of three Americans who have been detained in North Korea:
"This is a day the friends and family of Tony Kim, Kim Hak-song, and Kim Dong-chul, have been hoping and praying for since their loved ones were taken captive. As a nation, we share the relief and happiness they are feeling today. I have personally met with Tony Kim's son, Sol Kim, and know their family has anguished every day for the past year about Tony's fate.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced his 26th Annual Academy Night event for high school students in the 42nd Congressional District who are interested in attending one of the U.S. military academies.
Academy Night features presentations from the U.S Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
When: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Ortega High School Conference Center
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) invited high school students throughout the 42nd Congressional District to participate in the 36th Annual Congressional Art Competition.
"The artistic talents of Riverside County students never cease to amaze me," said Rep. Calvert. "The Congressional Art Competition is a fantastic way to showcase the talents of young Americans from around the country at the Capitol."
Earlier this week, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) was presented with the National Park Foundation's (NPF) 2017 Park Champion award in honor of his longtime support of our national parks and his leadership as Chairman on the House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced the Certainty, Assistance, and Relief for Everyone (CARE) Act, H.R. 5547. 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.