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Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) officially designating the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside.

Following the passage of the bill, Rep. Calvert issued the following statement:

Today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to simplify Veterans' education benefits that was originally introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-42). Rep. Calvert's legislation, H.R. 331, was included as part of a larger bill, H.R. 2481, addressing veterans' education benefits policies. H.R. 2481 was approved by the House by a unanimous voice vote.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House (417-3) to pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013. The bill establishes critical policies in support of our country's waterways and flood control management.

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement after the House vote on the bipartisan Senate agreement to reopen the federal government and avoid a national default:

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) called on the Defense Department to end the unnecessary furloughs at the American Forces Network (AFN) that have forced many of its channels off the air and ended its broadcasts of live sporting events for our troops deployed overseas.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the federal government shutdown:

"Like most Americans, I am frustrated that our federal government has been shut down. I have now voted for four different proposals to keep the government open. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats have failed to move from their position, are unwilling to negotiate, and have slammed the door shut on talks to keep the government open. Along with my fellow House Republicans, I will continue working towards solutions that will reopen the federal government.

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) voted to provide funding necessary to ensure the federal government remains open. Rep. Calvert also voted for an amendment that would delay the implementation of ObamaCare for one year and an amendment that would eliminate ObamaCare's medical device tax. Also, Rep. Calvert voted for a separate bill that would provide funding to pay our military troops in the event the Senate failed to approve the House spending bill and forced a government shutdown.

Following the votes, Rep. Calvert issued the following statement:

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement following his vote in favor of a spending bill that will continue to fund the federal government through December 15, 2013 while defunding ObamaCare: