Ken Calvert

Wants American crops to be produced in a fair marketplace without severe hindrances.

“America's agricultural industry is one of the most capable in the world and their ability to compete and thrive depends on the freedom for them to produce in a fair marketplace and without being severely hindered by conditions beyond their control.”⁷

Wants to advance pro-growth policies that get the economy growing.

“I understand the impact of a stagnant job market on my constituents and on hard-working Americans across the country, and am committed to working with my colleagues – on both sides of the aisle – to advance long-term, pro-growth policies that get our economy growing.”⁸

Wants people to be able to spend or save their earnings as they see fit.

“Everyone who works hard deserves to keep the money they earn and, in turn, spend or save as they see fit.”⁸

Supports providing federal BUILD Grants for freeway congestion relief projects.

“Rep. Calvert helped secure $50 million in federal BUILD Grants for two freeway congestion relief projects in Riverside County.”⁹

Supports funding for water and transportation infrastructure projects.

“Rep. Calvert announced that more than $67 million for 41st Congressional District water and transportation infrastructure projects was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill at his request.”⁹

Believes individuals should keep more of their earnings and that government should be beholden to the people.

“For too long government has assumed that a percentage of an individual’s income is owed to them. However, I believe that it is the government who is beholden to the people. Individuals should expect results from the hard earned money that they turn over every year to the federal government.”⁸

Wants to advance patient-centered health care solutions that lower costs and increase access to care.

“With premiums rising, deductibles increasing, and health care choices decreasing, American families know all too well that we must find health care solutions that increase access to care and lower costs. That's exactly why I am working with my colleagues to advance patient-centered health care solutions.”⁸

Wants to protect people with pre-existing conditions and allow coverage of dependents until age 26.

“Any reforms to our health care policies will continue to protect American families by ensuring people with pre-existing conditions are not denied heath care policies and allowing the coverage of dependents until they are 26 years old.”⁸

Wants to expand E-Verify and make it mandatory for employers to check the legal work status of new hires.

“Since then, Rep. Calvert has worked steadily over the years to expand E-Verify and pushed to make it mandatory.”⁹

Wants to reduce dependence on foreign energy by increasing domestic production of American resources.

“In the short term, we must reduce our dependence on foreign sources of energy by increasing domestic production of American resources.”³⁷

Wants to invest in energy efficient and renewable energy technologies to lead the world.

“In the long term, we must make significant investments that will help our country lead the world in the development and production of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies.”³⁷

Strives to find a balance between economic development and environmental protection.

“Our region continues to work towards a balance between economic development and environmental protection.”³⁷

Believes California must address its water imbalance by increasing water supplies and reducing water demand.

“I believe that California must address its water imbalance by increasing water supplies and taking appropriate measures to reduce water demand.”³⁸

Wants significant investments to improve water infrastructure, including storage and efficiency.

“Significant investments are needed to improve our water infrastructure, including additional surface and groundwater storage, a comprehensive Bay Delta solution and water use efficiency.”³⁸

Wants to examine water recycling, desalination, and conservation methods.

“California must continue to examine water recycling, desalination, and conservation methods to efficiently manage our water supplies.”³⁸

Worked to maintain and enhance a reliable water supply in California and our nation.

“As the former Chairman of the House Water and Power Subcommittee, I have worked to maintain and enhance a reliable water supply in California and our nation.”³⁸

Supports reauthorization of the California-Federal Bay Delta Program (CALFED).

“This federal reauthorization of the California-Federal Bay Delta Program (CALFED) will play a critical role in developing new water yield and adequate storage.”³⁸

Supports reevaluation of the federal role in education, balancing standards, accountability, and local control.

“I support the reevaluation of the federal role in education and believe that federal policy must always balance the need for standards and accountability with the rights of students, families and teachers while preserving local control of K-12 education.”⁴⁴

Supports the delivery of defense weapons to Israel.

“The House of Representatives approved the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, H.R. 8369, which was introduced by Rep. Calvert in response to President Biden’s misguided efforts to withhold critical security resources appropriated in U.S. law.”⁹

Supports allocating taxpayer funds to community projects, including housing initiatives, if deemed valuable.

“Rep. Calvert believes it is important to be transparent and publicly disclose information on any Community Project Funding request he submits.”⁶¹

Supports funding for projects related to homelessness.

“Rep. Calvert was successful in delivering $3 million for the Homeless Facility Expansion Project in Lake Elsinore.”⁹

Wants to publicly disclose information on any Community Project Funding request he submits.

“Rep. Calvert believes it is important to be transparent and publicly disclose information on any Community Project Funding request he submits.”⁶¹

Believes that taxpayer funds should be used for valuable community projects.

“In addition to the description of each project, information is provided about the proposed recipient, the amount of funding requested, and an explanation of why it is a valuable use of taxpayer funds.”⁶¹

Wants to ensure Armed Services have the tools and training to maintain national security.

“As the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I am dedicated to ensuring our Armed Services have the tools and training required to maintain our national security.”⁷⁹

Wants to restore military readiness and modernize capabilities to curb adversaries.

“We must restore the military readiness that eroded after two decades of war, and modernize our capabilities to curb the advances of aggressive adversaries, such as Russia and China, and hold corrupt regimes, like those in Iran and North Korea, accountable for their actions.”⁷⁹

Wants to send a strong message through the Defense Appropriations Act.

“I intend to send clear messages about our priorities through the annual Defense Appropriations Act.”⁷⁹

Wants to invest in an efficient, effective, accountable, and innovative military.

“I will show our nation that we are investing in an efficient, effective military that is accountable, harnessing innovation, and is proactively engaged on both global and domestic stages while taking care of its most valuable asset, its people.”⁷⁹

Supports a global security posture that recognizes America cannot face threats alone.

“Our national security budget will show our partners and allies that we support a global security posture that recognizes America cannot face today’s complex threats alone.”⁷⁹

Wants to invest in local military assets in southern California.

“We must continue to invest in these critical assets and ensure they are positioned to play a vital role well into the future.”⁷⁹

Supports providing funding for military and national security priorities, including a pay raise for military personnel and counter-drug programs.

“The bill also included $1.1 billion for counter-drug programs.”⁹

Supports establishing a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs to combat fraud.

“While a number of departments and staff work in an uncoordinated manner to combat fraud within the VA and other agencies, the VSAFE Act will establish a comprehensive effort that will assist our veterans by establishing a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer in the Department of Veterans Affairs who is responsible for all fraud prevention efforts.”⁹

Supports providing funding for construction projects at March Air Reserve Base.

“At Rep. Calvert’s request, more than $225 million for construction projects at March Air Reserve Base was included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.”⁹

Supports providing funding for programs that will leverage America’s technological superiority into a military advantage.

“The Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Appropriations Act, which was written by Rep. Calvert, was included in an omnibus appropriations bill that was passed by Congress and signed into law. The law includes a 5.2% basic pay raise for our troops, record high funding levels for the National Guard’s counter-drug programs to combat the fentanyl crisis, and investments in programs that will leverage America’s technological superiority into a military advantage.”⁹

Wants the government to address challenges faced by farmers, including pests, disease, water shortages, and regulatory burdens.

“Farmers across the country, including California, face serious challenges: pests and disease, a shortage of water, regulatory burdens, and low market prices and unfair trade barriers. The government must address these problems as well as work to expand market opportunities and provide emergency assistance when appropriate and needed.”⁷

Will advocate for comprehensive water solutions for California and the rest of the nation.

“American farmers also need a reliable and affordable source of water, which is why I will continue to advocate on behalf of comprehensive water solutions for California and the rest of the nation.”⁷

Will work to ensure American crops are treated fairly by other countries.

“I will also continue to work with our farmers to ensure that American crops are treated fairly by countries that export crops to the United States and that any agricultural products entering the country are free from pests and diseases.”⁷

Believes the government should ensure an affordable, safe, and reliable food supply.

“Americans need their government to ensure that they will continue to have an affordable, safe and reliable food supply.”⁷

Recognizes California agriculture as a significant contributor to the state's economy and supports its success.

“Additionally, the world renowned California agriculture industry is one of the most significant contributors to our state's economic engine.”⁸

Supports funding for the LCR MSCP activities.

“The bill was to support Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) activities by establishing an interest-bearing account at the Department of the Treasury to hold the funds contributed by the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada for the LCR MSCP.”⁹