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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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Jul 17, 2018

I am happy to accept the gentleman's amendment and to work with the rest of my colleagues to address a need for funding to battle the spread the harmful invasive species. I support an ``aye'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 17, 2018

I thank the gentleman. I want to thank my colleague from New Jersey for expressing support for the Superfund program. The Superfund program continues to be a priority of this committee. In the fiscal year 2018 omnibus, we provided a $66…

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Jul 17, 2018

Woman, at this time, I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Lance) for the purpose of a colloquy.

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Jul 17, 2018

To the gentlewoman, my colleague on the House Intelligence Committee, this is certainly an amendment I can accept. The gentlewoman and I have a history over the years of working together on this program, and I am happy to continue it…

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Jul 17, 2018

It is my distinct honor to bring to the House floor the fiscal year 2019 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Before I go into details about the bill, I would like to commend Chairman Frelinghuysen for his…

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Jul 17, 2018

I thank the gentleman, and certainly we are prepared to accept the amendment. I understand the gentleman's overall goals to continue funding for the AML pilot consistent with the fiscal year 2018 enacted bill that provided the funding for…

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Jul 17, 2018

I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Beyer). The amendment was rejected.

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Jul 17, 2018

In light of the catastrophic hurricane season last year and the fact that we are already in the midst of another hurricane season right now, I suspect there is additional relief needed for the territories in the weeks and months ahead. So…

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Jul 17, 2018

I support the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Jul 17, 2018

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I certainly support this amendment. Mr. Ruiz and I represent the same area. Volunteer firefighters are extremely important, especially in our rural areas, and this is something we all…

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Jul 17, 2018

I just want to note that this bill provides $10 million above the President's request for Superfund Enforcement and $12 million above the fiscal 2018 enacted level for the entire Superfund program. We attempted to find middle ground on…

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Jul 17, 2018

Can I inquire how much time I have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 1 minute remaining.

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