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May 23, 2016

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement in response to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald's comments this morning in which he indicated veteran wait times are not what really matters:


May 19, 2016

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) testified before the Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Justice of the House Judiciary Committee in support of the ACCESS Act, H.R. 241, which he introduced on January 9, 2015. The ACCESS Act is designed to help small businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


May 16, 2016

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) will testify before the Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Justice of the House Judiciary Committee this week in support of the ACCESS Act, H.R. 241, which he introduced on January 9, 2015. The ACCESS Act is designed to help small businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Hearing Title: Examining Legislation to Promote the Effective Enforcement of the ADA's Public


April 28, 2016

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a majority (234 to 183) of the House of Representatives to pass House Joint Resolution 88 which disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary."


April 15, 2016

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) is pleased to announce his 24th 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: Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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

Where: Ortega High School Conference Center


April 14, 2016

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced legislation, H.R. 4941, that will ensure military reservists will receive Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits as intended by correcting an unintended issue that has negatively affected reservists when reporting for active duty.


April 13, 2016

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) praised the inclusion of several provisions that will provide relief to California's ongoing drought in the Fiscal Year 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. Rep. Calvert is a member of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee, which approved the bill earlier today.


March 24, 2016

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) joined with California House Republicans in sending a letter to President Obama calling on him to direct federal agencies to increase water exports in the California Bay Delta.


February 10, 2016

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced the Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act, H.R. 4515, which will double the maximum jail sentence for anyone convicted of mail theft.


February 10, 2016
Today, the House passed H.R. 3016, which contained legislation introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) to streamline veteran education benefits at community colleges.

"I strongly believe that we should take whatever steps necessary to simplify the veterans education benefits our service members earned," said Rep. Calvert. "By passing this reform measure, Congress can remove unnecessary, bureaucratic delays for our veterans."