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Today, Representative Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the U.S. military operation that resulted in the death of terror leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) welcomed the results of a just completed Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the efforts of federal agencies to find alternatives to animal testing on the research it conducts or funds. The study found that agencies have a variety of methods in place to ensure researchers consider animal testing alternatives, but lack metrics to demonstrate whether these methods affect the use of animals in research.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement in response to the EPA's announced efforts to reduce animal testing:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a bipartisan majority (295 to 114) of the House of Representatives to pass the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), H.R. 1768. Rep. Calvert is a cosponsor of H.R. 1768, which reauthorizes EPA's Clean Diesel Program to support projects that protect human health and improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) applauded the decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to award $ 2,353,139 to the Riverside County Department of Public Health to combat the opioid crisis. Riverside County is one of 16 localities nationwide to receive funding from the CDC.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099, legislation designed to help small businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced that the city of Temecula will be receiving a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve the Interstate 15 freeway and the French Valley Parkway interchange. Rep. Calvert has advocated for the project, along with the City of Temecula.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement following the passage of the bipartisan Border Crisis Supplemental Appropriations bill:
"I'm heartened to see that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle - after months of denying a crisis on the border exists – now acknowledge the crisis is real and demands action. The bill approved today provides vital humanitarian assistance, funds ICE, and appropriately funds the Department of Defense for their support efforts.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) launched the new Congressional ALS Caucus along with Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Representative Jason Crow (D-CO-06), and Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL-07).
The ALS Caucus will bring together members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to share experiences, exchange ideas, and work collaboratively to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The caucus was formed with the help of I AM ALS and many ALS advocacy groups, including The ALS Association and others.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced and congratulated the 2019 military service academy appointments from the 42nd Congressional District. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating a select group of highly qualified young men and women for admission to the United States Service Academies – Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine.