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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced the Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT) Act, H.R. 249. 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. 250, 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) reintroduced legislation aimed at creating a more efficient civilian workforce at the Department of Defense (DOD). The Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees (REDUCE) Act (H.R. 248) would require the DOD to make civilian workforce reductions in a systematic manner without compromising our ability to maintain a strong national defense over the long term.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted against legislation put on the House floor by Speaker Nancy Pelosi that fails to address our crisis at the southern border and fails to move us closer to ending the partial government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has alreadyannounced the Senate would not take up the bill.

Rep. Calvert issued the following statement following the vote:

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense James Mattis:

"Secretary of Defense James Mattis is a patriot who has dedicated his life to serving our great nation. Like all Americans, I am forever grateful for the many sacrifices and selfless actions throughout his military and civilian service.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced the students from the 42^nd 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—Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement:

"I had the pleasure of visiting President George H.W. Bush at the White House in 1993 shortly after I was sworn into the House of Representatives. I recall standing in awe of the ultimate patriot who had served his nation as a Navy pilot, Congressman, ambassador, Director of the CIA, Vice President – and now President.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49) praised the announcement by the U.S. Navy that it will be funding the construction of a new Fire Emergency Response Station at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The Navy is providing $15.5 million for the construction of the new fire station.