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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on gun policy in the United States:
"I have long been a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and I will never waiver from that commitment. However, it is incumbent on all of us to reflect on our current gun laws and seek to better protect ourselves and each other.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a majority of the House of Representatives (219 to 206) to approve the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 71). The resolution paves the way towards consideration of comprehensive tax reform via the budget reconciliation process, making it immune from a Senate filibuster.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) and Congressman Doug LaMalfa (CA-1), and others, introduced the Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act, H.R. 3916. The legislation would consolidate the management and regulation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) within the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada:
"My deepest condolences go out to the victims' families and friends and to those injured. I commend the rapid reaction from first responders and the medical staff who are currently treating those who were hurt. There are no words to express the sorrow at such a large number of lives lost. It defies comprehension. My prayers are with all those impacted."
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) praised the unified tax reform framework developed by the Trump Administration, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Senate Committee on Finance.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) joined a majority (211-198) of the House of Representatives in supporting the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The legislation contains a package of funding bills that provide all discretionary funding for the federal government for the 2018 fiscal year.
In a letter sent earlier this month, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) has urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to deny Nevada Hydro's request to waive pre-filing licensing requirements for its proposed Lake Elsinore Advanced Pumped Storage (LEAPS) Project due to significant local concerns with the project.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) introduced the Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 3711) to preserve 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) issued the following statement after last night's health care vote in the Senate:
"Despite the political drama in the Senate, we must not lose sight of the fact that Obamacare premiums continue to rise and health insurance providers are dropping out of exchanges across the country, leaving many Americans with just one option. The House acted to replace Obamacare with a system that would lower premiums and give Americans access to a broad array of quality plans.