Rep. Ken Calvert
@KenCalvert
Proudly representing Riverside County & Coachella Valley in Congress. Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman + Fentanyl Caucus Co-Chair. Fighting for you!
God bless our local heroes who deployed to Texas to help with the tragic flooding.
Search and rescue team from Riverside back home after helping with Texas flood recovery efforts abc7.la/3IC43BM
The CA GOP House delegation applauds @SecDuffy for protecting taxpayers by pumping the brakes on funding for the CA high-speed rail boondoggle and encouraged him in this letter to redirect the funding to CA transportation projects that will actually help our residents.
Just led a group of CA members in urging @USDOT to redirect the $4 billion they pulled from the failed high-speed rail project toward infrastructure that actually works for Californians. Learn more: fong.house.gov/media/press-re…
I had the pleasure of meeting with Phil, who was a Riverside County resident, on numerous occasions to discuss issues impacting those diagnosed with ALS. Phil’s life was cut far too short, but his advocacy and impact will endure long after his passing. My prayers are with his…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend Phil Green, a fierce advocate for the ALS community. Phil was one of the forces behind the founding and shaping of #LouGehrigDay across @MLB. We send our deepest condolences to Phil’s wife Jennifer, their four children,…
The dogs and horses on the front lines of our federal law enforcement efforts alongside our officers deserve our protection. I introduced the BOWOW Act today to stand up for our four-legged friends.
I'm working hand-in-hand with our Coachella Valley leaders to fund important local infrastructure projects.
Congressman Ken Calvert introduces a new “Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act,” called the BOWOW Act, protecting animals used by federal law enforcement agencies. kesq.com/news/2025/07/2…
Freddie, a @CBP detection dog, was assaulted by a traveler from Egypt last month at Dulles Airport. Animals, like Freddie, work every day to keep us safe, we owe it to Freddie to do our best to keep him safe too. I just introduced the BOWOW Act, H.R. 4638, that will make these…
.@KenCalvert and @TomColeOK04 cheered the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act by the U.S. House of Representatives bit.ly/4m8wrtC
As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to return the tax dollars my constituents send to Washington, D.C. back to Riverside County to make a difference in my district.
Rep. Ken Calvert announced Tuesday that more than $67 million for District water and transportation infrastructure projects was included in the FY 2026 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill. kesq.com/news/2025/07/2…
Thankful for the work of our federal law enforcement officers!
CAPTURED: Elpidio Reyna — wanted by the FBI since June 7 for allegedly assaulting a federal officer and throwing rocks at law enforcement vehicles conducting immigration operations in Paramount California. He was arrested today at the U.S.-Mexico border and will face justice.…
I'm thrilled to share that $67 million for CA-41 infrastructure projects was included in the FY26 Transportation and HUD Appropriations Bill, which was approved by the Appropriations Committee last week. For a complete list of projects ⬇️ calvert.house.gov/media/press-re…
Good news! The House passed a bill last night requiring the USPS to designate a unique ZIP Code for the city of Eastvale. Establishing a unique ZIP Code for Eastvale is important for the city’s identity, GPS directions, insurance rates, the collection of sales taxes, and other…
Last week, the House of Representatives passed by bill providing our troops with a well-deserved 3.8% pay raise, and continued historic pay increases for junior enlisted servicemembers. Our troops are the backbone of our national security.
The House passed the @HouseAppropsGOP Defense funding bill, which: -Strengthens U.S. national security -Supports the brave men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces -Prioritizes cutting-edge aircraft weapons & modernization
PASSED THE HOUSE: 2026 Defense Appropriations Act Provides $831 billion to strengthen and modernize our military ✅3.8% pay raise for U.S. troops + better benefits for families ✅Invests in combat readiness + cutting-edge aircraft ✅$13 billion in support of America’s Golden…
America is home to the most lethal and capable fighting force in the world. This legislation ensures it remains that way by reaffirming peace through strength and advancing the America First agenda.
🚨 PASSED! 🚨 The House of Representatives just passed my FY26 Defense Appropriations Act. Providing our men and women in uniform with the resources they need to keep America safe is one of the most important constitutional responsibilities of Congress.
I voted for the FY26 Defense Appropriations Act to support the mission of American servicemembers defending our country. @HouseGOP is working to deter global threats and protect the American people.
🚨 PASSED! 🚨 The House of Representatives just passed my FY26 Defense Appropriations Act. Providing our men and women in uniform with the resources they need to keep America safe is one of the most important constitutional responsibilities of Congress.
The loss of these Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies is a heartbreaking and tragic reminder of the danger our law enforcement heroes put themselves in to keep us safe. My prayers are with the families of the fallen and everyone at the Sheriff’s Department.
This morning, shortly after 7:30 a.m., a critical workplace incident that occurred in the 1000 block of North Eastern Avenue in East Los Angeles at the Biscailuz Training Facility. Tragically, there were three Department member fatalities. Sheriff’s homicide detectives are on…
The FY26 Defense Appropriations Bill: ✅ Champions America’s military superiority ✅ Supports military families ✅ Strengthens America’s defense ✅ Supports the Trump administration’s policy initiatives
Tonight, the House PASSED the FY26 Defense Appropriations bill! As a member of the @HouseAppropsGOP, I take seriously the responsibility of overseeing the use of your tax dollars to ensure we invest in our nation’s military, protect our southern border, and support our troops…