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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.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement after voting against the four-bill FY2020 Appropriations package (Defense – Labor, Health and Human Services – State and Foreign Operations – Energy and Water):

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of Acting Secretary of Defense Pat Shanahan's nomination, and the appointment of Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army, as Acting Secretary of Defense:

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced legislation (H.R. 2956) establishing the Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge. Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) and Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-31) are original cosponsors of the bill.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) offered an amendment during the Appropriations Committee's markup of the Fiscal Year 2020 Energy and Water Appropriations Committee to fund the Shasta Dam and Reservoir Enlargement Project. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 22 to 30.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement following the House Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2020 Defense Appropriations bill: