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Ken Calvert

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Ken Calvert is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 42nd congressional district since 1993. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts, focusing on issues related to defense, energy, and the environment. Calvert has played a significant role in shaping policies that impact his constituents and the broader national landscape. He has also been active in advocating for military and defense initiatives, reflecting his commitment to national security.

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Jan 11, 2019

I point out to my friend from the State of Washington that the earthquake warning system that we both worked on is below the House number by $9.4 million. So that is unfortunate. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from…

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Jan 11, 2019

The bill under consideration has $21 million less for a major House priority than what was included in the fiscal year 2019 Interior and Environment bill passed in the last Congress. I am talking about doing more to prevent and stop…

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Dec 12, 2018

I thank the leader. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Hudson).

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Dec 12, 2018

I thank the gentleman for those remarks. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa). Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, Mr. Calvert, for organizing this tonight. Indeed, it isn't pleasant, because we…

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Dec 12, 2018

Reclaiming my time, I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry). Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, if I may close. I want to thank Congressmen Poliquin and Hudson, and the majority leader, Mr. McCarthy, for their kind comments. I…

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Nov 15, 2018

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my friend Damon Nelson, who led the House Intelligence Committee staff on the committee very well. He passed away unexpectedly, as mentioned by Congressman Nunes, this past…

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Sep 26, 2018

The security of our Nation and the peace of the world depend on a strong U.S. military, and I urge my colleagues to support the conference report.

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Sep 6, 2018

This is a necessary step to continue to move the fiscal year 2019 appropriations process forward under regular order. On July 19, the House passed H.R. 6147 by a vote of 217-199, which includes the Interior, Environment, and Related…

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Jul 18, 2018

This bill is consistent with years past that provided robust funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Therefore, this is an initiative I can support and we accept. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 18, 2018

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I support this amendment. The root of the frustration with the Endangered Species Act is that species rarely get delisted, and people who are directly affected by a listing are condemned to a…

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Jul 18, 2018

I have no objection to the gentlewoman's amendment. It was accepted last year by voice vote, and I encourage adoption of the gentlewoman's amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 18, 2018

Will the gentlewoman yield? Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. I yield to the gentleman from California.

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