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Today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to simplify Veterans' education benefits that was originally introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42). Rep. Calvert's legislation, H.R. 331, was included as part of a larger bill, H.R. 2481, addressing veterans' education benefits policies. H.R. 2481 was approved by the House by a unanimous voice vote.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House (417-3) to pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013. The bill establishes critical policies in support of our country's waterways and flood control management.
Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement after the House vote on the bipartisan Senate agreement to reopen the federal government and avoid a national default:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) called on the Defense Department to end the unnecessary furloughs at the American Forces Network (AFN) that have forced many of its channels off the air and ended its broadcasts of live sporting events for our troops deployed overseas.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the federal government shutdown:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted to provide funding necessary to ensure the federal government remains open. Rep. Calvert also voted for an amendment that would delay the implementation of ObamaCare for one year and an amendment that would eliminate ObamaCare's medical device tax. Also, Rep.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement following his vote in favor of a spending bill that will continue to fund the federal government through December 15, 2013 while defunding ObamaCare:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) was presented with the USGS Coalition Leadership Award by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Coalition. The award was given to Rep. Calvert in honor of his long-term support for the scientific programs and personnel of the USGS.
Following President Barack Obama's address to the nation on Syria, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement:
"After much thought and serious consideration, I have decided that if the President ultimately does seek Congressional authority I would vote against the use of military force in Syria.
Yesterday, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee approved legislation, H.R. 331, introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42) to simplify veterans' education benefits. The bill was incorporated, along with other veterans' bills, into another piece of legislation, H.R. 2481, and approved by the Committee.