Press Releases
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) highlighted a recently released report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) as further evidence that the Defense Department must take action to improve the efficiency of its workforce. Rep. Calvert has introduced the REDUCE Act, H.R.
Today, Representative Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address:
"What we've heard from the President is a call for higher taxes and more spending – that approach to governing is exactly what the American people rejected in our recent election. The best way to help lower and middle class families is to put the policies in place that will foster an economy that is full of good, well-paying jobs.
Yesterday, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) 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. 340) 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) voted along with a majority (236-191) of the House to approve the Fiscal Year 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations bill as well as amendments to the bill that will prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from carrying out President Obama's executive actions regarding illegal immigration.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) reintroduced the ACCESS Act, H.R. 241, legislation designed to help small businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House (266 to 153) to approve H.R. 3, the Keystone XL Pipeline Act. The legislation would immediately authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced the Reducing Environmental Barriers to Unified Infrastructure and Land Development (REBUILD) Act, H.R. 211. The legislation, which was first introduced in the 112th Congress, builds upon the success of the NEPA Pilot Program, enacted as part of 2005 highway bill, commonly known as SAFETEA-LU.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced legislation, H. Con. Res 5, in support of Gold Star families throughout the United States.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced legislation, H.R. 182, to streamline veteran education benefits at community colleges.
"Our veterans continue to deserve a simple, straightforward education benefits process that is free of unnecessary, bureaucratic delays," said Rep. Calvert. "I'm hopeful that the House will once again show strong support for this important reform and the Senate will follow suit."
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a majority of the House in support of the Fiscal Year 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The bill will fund every federal agency through the end of the Fiscal Year 2015, except the Department of Homeland Security, which is funded under a temporary "Continuing Resolution" mechanism that expires on February 27, 2015.