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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced he has reintroduced legislation aimed at preventing criminal illegal immigrants from being released back in our communities. The Help Ensure Legal Detainers (HELD) Act, H.R. 453, would require state and localities to adhere to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced the Certainty, Assistance, and Relief for Everyone (CARE) Act, H.R. 452. 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.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced the students from the 42nd Congressional District that he has nominated to attend the U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating a select group of highly qualified young men and women from the 42nd District for an appointment to one or more U.S. Service Academies — Military, Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), the Ranking Member on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the confirmation of retired General Lloyd Austin III as Secretary of Defense:
"As retired General Lloyd Austin assumes the role of Secretary of Defense, I would like to congratulate and wish him my best. General Austin has served this country with distinction for decades, and his next role will no doubt be the most challenging.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-39), and Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-48) praised the inclusion of Southern California water infrastructure priorities in the Fiscal Year 2021 work plan released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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 25th 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.