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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden:

"The transfer of power in our executive branch of government is one of the most powerful and fundamental elements of our American republic. The inauguration of Joe Biden is a reminder to all Americans that our nation continues to be rooted in the values embedded in the Constitution.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the House resolution calling for the invocation of the 25^th 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.