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Today, Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-42) held a budget hearing with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell concerning the Fiscal Year 2015 budget request for the Interior Department. The hearing was Rep. Calvert's first since being named Chairman of the Interior and Environment Subcommittee last year.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) introduced 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. 4257) 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) invited high school students throughout the 42nd Congressional District to participate in the 32nd Annual Congressional Art Competition.
"I am always amazed and inspired by the artistic skills of our students," said Rep. Calvert. "The Congressional Art Competition is a fantastic way to showcase the talents of young Americans from around the country."
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert issued the following statement in response to the release of President Obama's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget:
"The American people don't elect Presidents to sit on the sidelines. Yet once again, President Obama has sent a budget to Congress that lacks leadership and fails to seriously address the mounting and obvious sources of our national debt. In fact, the President's budget increases spending by $791 billion over the budget window, adding $8.3 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years.
Let's do our best for mental health
By Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)
The human brain is an extraordinary thing. When functioning at its highest levels, the brain can produce profound thoughts, innovate scientific breakthroughs that change the course of history and imagine breathtaking forms of art.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced that six MQ-9 Reaper aircrafts are headed to the 163rd Air Reconnaissance Wing at March Air Reserve Base. The aircraft are set to replace the existing MQ-1 Predators.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act, H.R. 3964, in an effort to provide relief to the ongoing water shortage affecting California. The legislation was approved by a vote of 229 to 191.
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement in response to the release of the Budget and Economic Outlook report by the Congressional Budget Office:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address:
Today, Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-42) praised the passage of the Fiscal Year 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Act. The bill establishes the discretionary funding levels and priorities for all of our federal agencies and programs. The bill was approved by a bipartisan vote of 359 to 67.