Ken Calvert: “I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5692, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to…”

the amendment strikes $15 million for HIV prevention education activities undertaken in connection with the United States military training exercises and the humanitarian assistance activities conducted primarily in African nations. This…

the sudden passing of our close friend and colleague, Doug LaMalfa, has caused both shock and sadness throughout the entire House of Representatives. We lost a friend and a colleague. His northern Californian constituents lost their…

I urge adoption of the package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

However, I must oppose this bill which abandons our allies, damages our military readiness, and promotes divisive policies that undermine morale. I come from a defense-dependent State. I understand the importance of the investments we make…