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March 26, 2014

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and respected military experts responded to the concerns raised by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) regarding his legislation, the REDUCE Act. Earlier this month, Rep. Calvert introduced the REDUCE Act (H.R.


March 25, 2014

Today, Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-42) held a budget hearing with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell concerning the Fiscal Year 2015 budget request for the Interior Department. The hearing was Rep. Calvert's first since being named Chairman of the Interior and Environment Subcommittee last year.


March 14, 2014

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced 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.


March 13, 2014

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) invited high school students throughout the 42nd Congressional District to participate in the 32nd Annual Congressional Art Competition.


March 4, 2014

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert issued the following statement in response to the release of President Obama's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget:


February 26, 2014

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced that six MQ-9 Reaper aircrafts are headed to the 163rd Air Reconnaissance Wing at March Air Reserve Base. The aircraft are set to replace the existing MQ-1 Predators.

Issues: Defense

February 5, 2014

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act, H.R. 3964, in an effort to provide relief to the ongoing water shortage affecting California. The legislation was approved by a vote of 229 to 191.


February 4, 2014

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement in response to the release of the Budget and Economic Outlook report by the Congressional Budget Office:


January 28, 2014

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address:


January 15, 2014

Today, Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-42) praised the passage of the Fiscal Year 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Act. The bill establishes the discretionary funding levels and priorities for all of our federal agencies and programs. The bill was approved by a bipartisan vote of 359 to 67.