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May 9, 2018

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement regarding the release of three Americans who have been detained in North Korea:

"This is a day the friends and family of Tony Kim, Kim Hak-song, and Kim Dong-chul, have been hoping and praying for since their loved ones were taken captive. As a nation, we share the relief and happiness they are feeling today. I have personally met with Tony Kim's son, Sol Kim, and know their family has anguished every day for the past year about Tony's fate.


May 3, 2018
Rep. Calvert, Chairman of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee which funded Targeted Air Shed Grants at $30 million in the FY2017 appropriations bill, was pleased to announce that the South Coast Air Quality Management District in California would be receiving funds for the following activities:
$3,184,875 to replace old diesel school buses in the LA Unified School District's fleet.

April 30, 2018

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced his 26th Annual Academy Night event for high school students in the 42nd Congressional District who are interested in attending one of the U.S. military academies.

Academy Night features presentations from the U.S Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

When: Wednesday, May 16, 2018

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: Ortega High School Conference Center


April 20, 2018

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) invited high school students throughout the 42nd Congressional District to participate in the 36th Annual Congressional Art Competition.

"The artistic talents of Riverside County students never cease to amaze me," said Rep. Calvert. "The Congressional Art Competition is a fantastic way to showcase the talents of young Americans from around the country at the Capitol."


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April 19, 2018

Earlier this week, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) was presented with the National Park Foundation's (NPF) 2017 Park Champion award in honor of his longtime support of our national parks and his leadership as Chairman on the House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee.


April 18, 2018

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced the Certainty, Assistance, and Relief for Everyone (CARE) Act, H.R. 5547. 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.


April 12, 2018
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted in support of House Joint Resolution 2, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget. The Resolution failed to receive the two-thirds vote (223 to 184) necessary for approval.
"I have always supported a balanced budget amendment because we must address the budgetary challenges our country continues to face," said Rep. Calvert. "The critics who opposed today's vote continue to avoid the reality staring us in the face – we spend too much.

April 11, 2018
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) released the following statement on Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement that he will not seek re-election:
"It has been an honor and privilege to serve with Speaker Ryan and we will sorely miss his expertise, leadership, and wit. Speaker Ryan led a diverse Republican Conference with skill and integrity. When I was a member of the Budget Committee during his Chairmanship, I witnessed first-hand a brilliant policy mind dedicated to fiscal responsibility.

March 22, 2018

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a majority (256 to 167) of the House of Representatives to approve the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act. Rep. Calvert is the Chairman of the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee.


March 6, 2018

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice's lawsuit challenging the sanctuary state policies enacted by the California legislature and Governor Jerry Brown: