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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) reintroduced legislation, H.R. 182, to streamline veteran education benefits at community colleges.

"Our veterans continue to deserve a simple, straightforward education benefits process that is free of unnecessary, bureaucratic delays," said Rep. Calvert. "I'm hopeful that the House will once again show strong support for this important reform and the Senate will follow suit."

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a majority of the House in support of the Fiscal Year 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The bill will fund every federal agency through the end of the Fiscal Year 2015, except the Department of Homeland Security, which is funded under a temporary "Continuing Resolution" mechanism that expires on February 27, 2015.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a majority of the House in support of H.R. 5781, theCalifornia Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014,which would provide short-term relief from California's water crisis.

"Make no mistake, I am adamantly opposed to the President's executive actions on immigration," stated Rep. Calvert. "I believe it violates the U.S. Constitution and his oath of office. I strongly support challenging the executive order in any way possible."

Yesterday, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) joined a bipartisan group of California lawmakers in introducing H.R. 5781, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014, which would provide short- term relief from California's water crisis.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's executive action affecting illegal immigrants:

"Like many Americans, I strongly oppose President Obama's decision to proceed with an unprecedented and unconstitutional executive action adjusting the status of millions of illegal immigrants. Our nation's founders carefully placed the power to create and modify laws with Congress and left the President with the power to execute them.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) was re-elected to serve as the Chairman of the California Republican delegation in the 114^th Congress.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has awarded Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. The award is based on his votes in the 113th Congress on issues that are critical to manufacturing in the United States.