Advanced out of subcommittee markup today, the FY27 Defense bill keeps our military resourced and mission-ready. 🇺🇸
As Chairman @KenCalvert said: “The bill ensures the U.S. military remains the strongest fighting force in the world.”
Rep. Ken Calvert
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Rep. Ken Calvert
@KenCalvert
Proudly representing Southern California in Congress. Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman + Fentanyl Caucus Co-Chair. Fighting for you!
Congratulations, Congressman Gallagher! Welcome to the California Delegation!I am honored to step into the role of my friend and mentor, the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, and excited to get to work for the North State in Congress. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.
- As Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I released the FY27 Defense Appropriations bill today which provides the resources necessary to ensure the U.S. military remains the strongest fighting force in the world. The bill also includes a well-deserved pay raise for
- I promised voters I would work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration. Today, I voted to fund the men and women at CBP and ICE that we rely on to achieve those goals. We must be a nation of laws and borders.
- Large-scale fraud steals money from taxpayers and Americans who rely on government services. Under my Zero Tolerance for Fraudsters Act anyone convicted of committing fraud of $5 million or more would face a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 5 years.
- The cost of living in California is making it tough for working families to survive. Sacramento officials and local leaders should follow the example of Republicans in DC and cut taxes to help people keep more of their money.From @WSJopinion: Even Californians are saying no to new taxes. Across the state, county and city ballot measures raising levies are trailing or have been defeated, writes Allysia Finley. on.wsj.com/43hVIKz
- Today, we remember the brave heroes who stormed the beaches of France on D-Day. The Americans who served and sacrificed—thousands of whom never returned home—forever changed the course of human history. We owe them a debt that can never be repaid.
- I joined President Trump to cut taxes for America’s job creators to create economic opportunities for working class families. Job growth combined with no tax on tips and no tax on overtime is letting workers keep more of what they earn.With another blockbuster jobs report for May and upward revisions for both March and April, @POTUS has added a MASSIVE 565,000 jobs to the economy in the last three months. Nearly ALL of that growth is coming from small businesses - which means that Working Family Tax Cuts are
- The FY27 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill advanced yesterday by the @HouseAppropsGOP supports the production of American energy and reduces our reliance on foreign countries for critical minerals by promoting access to resources here at home.
- The FY27 Agriculture Appropriations bill on the House floor today includes resources that support the California farmers that feed America. At my request, the bill includes funding increases for key programs that protect our citrus and winegrape growers from invasive pests.
- Last night, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY27 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill which at my request includes $70 million for Riverside County infrastructure projects. Read more: calvert.house.gov/media/press-re…
- Rep. Ken Calvert repostedCongratulations @RepMaryMiller on passing the Stop Child Care Scams Act! This legislation stops states from ignoring repeated fraud and serious violations in child care assistance programs. When states fail to enforce the rules, HHS will be required to withhold funds —
- The Stop Childcare Funding Fraud Act will restore accountability in the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The bill will make reforms to ensure any state with an improper payment rate above 6% must immediately submit a corrective action plan to HHS detailing how they
