Summary
Current Position: US Representative of CA District 41 since 1993 (Formerly 42nd)
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Real Estate Industry from 1975 – 1999
Other positions: Subcommittee on Defense
District: includes the cities of Palm Springs, Menifee, Calimesa, Norco, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and most of Corona
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In my op-ed in today’s Washington Times I explain how we can build infrastructure quicker and at a lower cost while maintaining environmental protections.
Rep. Ken Calvert delivers remarks on on Speaker Pelosi’s $3 trillion wish list.
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About
Source: Government Page
Ken Calvert, a lifelong resident of Riverside County and 17-year small business owner in the restaurant and real estate industries, represents the 41st Congressional District of southern California. Calvert was born on June 8, 1953 and attended neighborhood public schools, graduating from Corona High School in 1971. He attended two years at Chaffey College and then enrolled at San Diego State University, where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Throughout his life, Ken has been actively involved and served in leadership roles with several local community volunteer organizations, including the Corona Chamber of Commerce, the Corona Rotary, and the Corona-Norco Family YMCA.
The 41st District stretches across Riverside County including the cities of Corona, Norco, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, Menifee, Calimesa, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells, and portions of Eastvale and Riverside.
Rep. Calvert was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1992 and is one of the most senior members serving in the legislative body. Rep. Calvert is the Dean of the California Republican Delegation.
In the 118th Congress, Rep. Calvert continues to serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Rep. Calvert serves as the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. He also sits on the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee.
In the 118th Congress, Rep. Calvert’s legislative priorities includes: enacting pro-growth policies that will help strengthen our economy for American families; supporting the men and women serving in our military around the world; fixing our broken immigration system by restoring the rule of law and making the use of E-Verify mandatory for all employers in the U.S.; honoring promises made to our veterans, advocating for NIH research for cures for our most deadly diseases; creating long-term solutions to California’s water challenges; reducing the time it takes to build infrastructure projects by making common sense, bipartisan reforms to our environmental laws; funding the development of the life-saving Earthquake Early Warning System; and, much more.
Personal
Full Name: Ken S. Calvert
Gender: Male
Family: Divorced
Birth Date: 06/08/1953
Birth Place: Corona, CA
Home City: Corona, CA
Religion: Protestant
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Education
BA, Economics, San Diego State University, 1975
AA, Chaffey College, 1973
Political Experience
Representative, United States House of Representatives, California, District 41, 2023-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 42, 1992-2023
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 41, 2022
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1982
Professional Experience
Congressional Aide, Office of Representative Victor Veysey, United States House of Representatives
General Manager, Jolly Fox Restaurant, 1975-1991
President, Ken Calvert Real Estate Properties, 1980-1991
Employee, Marcus W. Meairs Company, 1979-1981
Offices
WASHINGTON DC OFFICE
2205 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-1986
Fax: (202) 225-2004
PALM DESERT OFFICE
73710 Fred Waring Drive
Suite 129
Palm Desert, CA 92260Phone: (760) 620-0041
CORONA OFFICE
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Suite 125
Corona, CA 92882Phone: (951) 277-0042
Fax: (951) 277-0420
Contact
Email: Government
Web Links
Politics
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Finances
Source: Vote Smart
Committees
Rep. Calvert currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where he serves as the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. He also sits on the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee.
Congressional Caucuses
Co-Chaired Caucuses
ALS Caucus (Co-Chair)
California Aerospace Caucus (Co-Chair)
Caucus Membership
Air Force Caucus
Animal Protection Caucus
Armenian Caucus
Army Caucus
Autism Research and Education Caucus
Boating Caucus
Border Security Caucus
Cancer Caucus
Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
Diabetes Caucus Election Integrity Caucus
Family Business Caucus
Friends of Denmark Caucus
Heart and Stroke Coalition
Hellenic Caucus
International Conservation Caucus
Internet Caucus
Korea Caucus
Law Enforcement Caucus
Long Range Strike Caucus
Modeling & Simulation Training Caucus
NASA Caucus
National Guard & Reserve Components Caucus
National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Caucus
Native American Caucus
Navy-Marine Corps Caucus
Rare Disease Caucus
Real Estate Caucus
Special Operations Forces Caucus
Sportsmen’s Caucus
Travel and Tourism Caucus
United Kingdom Caucus
Unmanned Systems Caucus
Wine Caucus
New Legislation
Learn more about legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Congressman Calvert.
Issues
Source: Government page
The American farmer is an integral part of country’s fabric and remains an essential member of communities across the nation.
I fully recognize that the future of America is linked to the successful education of our children.
The energy challenges facing our nation continue to pose a significant burden on American families as well as our domestic economic security.
In 2006, the Los Angeles Times published a story alleging Rep. Calvert had personally benefitted from a federal funding request.
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
The security of our homeland is under constant threat by the crisis at the southern border, heightened by our broken immigration system, and exacerbated by
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 – t
As a former small business owner, I recognize that small business is the engine of job growth in our country and the backbone of our economy.
I have always been, and will continue to be, dedicated to working toward a solution so that all who have paid into the Social Security system will benefit fairly.
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.
The 41st Congressional District encompasses some of the fastest growing communities in the nation.
America’s veterans are the reason we are able to enjoy the freedoms we have today. Because of their sacrifice and honor, our country has prevailed over the worst of foes.
For many years California water users have experienced fairly level water rates.
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District
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California’s 41st congressional district is a congressional district in Riverside County, in the U.S. state of California. The district is currently represented by Republican Ken Calvert.
It includes the cities of Palm Springs, Menifee, Calimesa, Norco, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and most of Corona. The representative for the 41st is Ken Calvert, who was redistricted from the 42nd district. It contains most of the western part of the Palm Springs Area with the exception of Cathedral City, as well as commuter towns in the Greater Los Angeles area, and exurban and rural areas in South-Western Riverside County.
Now that the district contains the heavily Democratic cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert, along with the swing city of Corona and conservative areas in western Riverside County, such as Norco, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Wildomar, and Calimesa. The district is considered a swing seat, rated as a “Toss Up” by the Cook Political Report.
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Kenneth Stanton Calvert (born June 8, 1953) is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California’s 41st congressional district, and previously the 44th, 42nd, and 43rd, serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is part of the Inland Empire of Southern California.
Early life, education, and business career
Calvert was born in Corona, California, to Marceline Hamblen and Ira D. Calvert Jr., and still lives in Corona. In 1970, shortly after high school, he joined the congressional campaign of former state Assemblyman Victor Veysey. Calvert worked in Veysey’s Washington, D.C., office as an intern after a 1972 victory. He graduated from Corona High School in 1971.
Calvert received an Associate of Arts degree from Chaffey Community College in 1973 and a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University in 1975. After graduation, he managed his family’s restaurant in Corona, the Jolly Fox, for five years. He then entered the real estate industry and ran Ken Calvert Real Properties until he was elected to Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
In 1982, the 29-year-old Calvert ran for the United States House of Representatives to represent a newly drawn district. He narrowly lost the Republican primary to Riverside County Supervisor Al McCandless, who was the choice of the Republican establishment. McCandless won the general election. From 1984 to 1988, Calvert chaired the Riverside County Republican Party.
Calvert was first elected to the House in a new district in 1992, while McCandless was reelected in a different district. Calvert won the general election with 47% of the vote, defeating Democrat Mark Takano by 519 votes. In 1994, he defeated Joe Khoury in the Republican primary, 51% to 49%. He was reelected in the 1994 general election with 55% of the vote, again defeating Takano.
In 1996, Calvert was reelected with 54% of the vote, defeating Democrat Guy Kimbrough. In 1998 he defeated Democrat Mike Rayburn with 55% of the vote. Calvert won again in 2000 with 74% of the vote, facing no major-party opposition.[citation needed]
Calvert was reelected in 2002, defeating college administrator Louis Vandenberg with 64% of the vote. He defeated Vandenberg again in 2004 with 61% of the vote, and in 2006 with 60% of the vote.[1]
In 2008, Calvert had a surprisingly close race, defeating Democratic nominee Bill Hedrick with 52% of the vote.[2] He declared victory immediately, but Hedrick waited three weeks before conceding, due to unusually high turnout prolonging the vote-counting process.[3]
In 2010, Hedrick ran against Calvert again. While most pundits, such as Larry Sabato, expected him to lose again,[4] sources such as The New York Times ranked the race more competitive. The New York Times re-ranked this race from solid Republican to leaning Republican.[5] Calvert won by ten percentage points.[6]
The National Journal's Cook Political Report named Calvert one of the top 10 Republicans most vulnerable to redistricting in 2012, largely due to his district’s rapidly growing Hispanic population.[7] Despite this, Calvert defeated opponent Michael Williamson with 61% of the vote.[8]
In 2022, Calvert sought reelection in California’s 41st congressional district due to redistricting.[9] He defeated Democrat Will Rollins in the November 2022 general election.[10]
Tenure
- 111th and 112th Congress
On June 10, 2009, Calvert introduced H.R. 2788, the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act. This Act designates a national memorial at March Field Air Museum in honor of current and former members of the armed forces who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Calvert worked to assemble a bipartisan group of 48 cosponsors for this legislation. On March 19, 2010, H.R. 2788 unanimously passed the House of Representatives.[11] Calvert introduced H. Res. 377, a bill recognizing Armed Forces Day and the service of the members of the United States Armed Forces on April 29, 2009. This bill received 70 bipartisan cosponsorships and passed the House unanimously on May 14, 2009.[12]
On March 25, 2010, Calvert introduced H. Res. 1219 to support the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children’s charities and youth-serving organizations across the country. He assembled 40 bipartisan cosponsors for this bill and on July 19, 2010, the bill passed the House with unanimous support.[13]
Calvert is a member of the Republican Main Street Partnership.[14]
In December 2017, Calvert voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,[15] calling it “the most pro-growth tax policy our country has seen in decades.” He also said that it would provide “lower taxes, more jobs, and higher wages.”[16]
In December 2020, Calvert signed onto the lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election.[17] The Supreme Court refused to hear the case on December 11. In January 2021, Calvert voted with six other California representatives to reject the certification of Arizona’s and Pennsylvania’s electoral votes.[18][19] He questioned the results of the election, saying: “during difficult and divisive times in our nation I believe we must follow the Constitution. That’s why today I lent my voice to the millions of Americans and my constituents who are deeply concerned by the integrity of the election … I remain especially troubled by constitutionally questionable changes of voting rules in some states by authorities other than state legislatures.”[19]
Israel
Calvert voted to provide Israel with support following the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[20][21]
- E-Verify
Calvert is the original author of the E-Verify law, the only employment verification program available to employers to check the work authorization status of newly hired employees. In 1995, he introduced H.R. 502, which was later included in the immigration reform bill, H.R. 2202.[22] The immigration reforms were later wrapped into the FY1997 Omnibus Appropriations Act.[23] The original program, known as the Basic Pilot Program, was only available to five states and employers used a call-in system. In the 12 years since its implementation, the Basic Pilot Program, now known as E-Verify, has expanded nationwide and is used by over 100,000 employers. Arizona and Mississippi have made use of E-Verify mandatory. In the 111th Congress Calvert again introduced legislation to make use of E-Verify mandatory.[24]
- CALFED
As Chairman of the Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power, Calvert introduced H.R. 2828, The Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act, which reauthorizes the CALFED Bay-Delta program. The CALFED Bay-Delta Program is a unique collaboration among 25 state and federal agencies that came together with a mission to improve California’s water supply and the ecological health of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.[25] H.R. 2828 provides a long-term federal authorization for the western region for water supply and reliability. The bill became Public Law 108-361[26]
- The NASA Reauthorization Act of 2005
In the 109th Congress, Calvert chaired the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, which oversees NASA. As chair, he introduced and passed into law the NASA Authorization Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–155), the first reauthorization bill of civilian space and aeronautics agency in five years. The reauthorization provided NASA with the direction and tools to implement President George W. Bush‘s vision for space exploration while stressing the importance of NASA’s earth and space science and aeronautics work.[27]
Committee assignments
For the 118th Congress:[28]
Caucus memberships
- House Baltic Caucus[29]
- Congressional Western Caucus[30]
- United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus[31]
Political positions
Of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Calvert said it “shifts the power to set abortion policies to Congress and to the States”.[32]
On July 19, 2022, Calvert and 46 other Republican U.S. representatives voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.[33]
In September 2023, Calvert criticized far-right Republicans for stalling annual Pentagon funding legislation. Calvert said “what’s happening is the military is being held hostage to these procedural votes, so that can’t happen.”[34]
Personal life
In 1993, two Corona, California, police officers found Calvert with a prostitute in his car. He told the police that he and the woman were “just talking”. The Press-Enterprise later went to court to force the Corona police to release the police report.[35] After the report was released, Calvert admitted to having sex with the woman in his car; the police did not have enough evidence to arrest him, as there was no witness to any exchange of money.[36][37]
See also
References
- ^ California Secretary of State, 2006 general election results Archived June 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, U.S. Congress District 44. Retrieved November 14, 2006.
- ^ California Secretary of State, 2008 general election results, U.S. Congress District 44. Retrieved December 8, 2008.
- ^ Goad, Ben (November 28, 2008). “Calvert challenger in 44th Congressional District concedes defeat”. The Press-Enterprise. Archived from the original on December 4, 2008. Retrieved December 8, 2008.
- ^ “California (44) House 2010”. Sabato’s Crystal Ball. University of Virginia Center for Politics. August 9, 2010.
Bill Hedrick faces an uphill battle to defeat Ken Calvert….
- ^ “Fund-Raising in the Most Competitive Races”. The New York Times. July 16, 2010.
- ^ Goad, Ben (November 3, 2010). “HOUSE: Region’s congressional incumbents complete clean sweep”. The Press-Enterprise. Riverside. Archived from the original on November 7, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ^ Wasserman, David; Edwards, Julia (April 15, 2011). “Top 10 Republicans Most Vulnerable to Redistricting”. Cook Political Report. National Journal. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
- ^ “Statement of Vote: November 6, 2012 General Election” (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ Coulter, Tom (December 27, 2021). “GOP Rep. Ken Calvert will seek re-election in new district that includes Palm Springs”. The Desert Sun. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ Reyes, Jesus (November 22, 2022). “Will Rollins concedes to Ken Calvert in 41st Congressional District race”. KESQ. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ Calvert, Ken (March 22, 2010). “Actions – H.R.2788 – 111th Congress (2009–2010): Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act”. www.congress.gov.
- ^ Calvert, Ken (May 22, 2009). “Actions – H.Res.377 – 111th Congress (2009–2010): Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces”. www.congress.gov.
- ^ Calvert, Ken (July 19, 2010). “H.Res.1219 – 111th Congress (2009–2010): Expressing support for designation of September as National Child Awareness Month”. www.congress.gov.
- ^ “Members”. Republican Mains Street Partnership. Archived from the original on August 26, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Almukhtar, Sarah (December 19, 2017). “How Each House Member Voted on the Tax Bill”. The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ “Riverside Co. Reps At Odds Over Trump’s Tax Plan”. Temecula, CA Patch. December 19, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ McAllister, Toni (December 11, 2020). “Rep. Ken Calvert Signed Brief That Backed Trump, Texas Lawsuit”. Murrieta, CA Patch.
- ^ Yourish, Karen; Buchanan, Larry; Lu, Denise (January 7, 2021). “The 147 Republicans Who Voted to Overturn Election Results”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ a b McAllister, Toni (January 7, 2021). “GOP Rep. Calvert Explains Why He Rejected AZ, PA Election Results”. Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA Patch. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ Demirjian, Karoun (October 25, 2023). “House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (October 25, 2023). “Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session”. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ 1996 Congressional Quarterly Almanac
- ^ Pub. L. 104–208 (text) (PDF): Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997
- ^ H.R. 19: To require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification
- ^ About CALFED
- ^ H.R. 2828: Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act
- ^ Pub. L. 109–155 (text) (PDF): National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005
- ^ “Ken Calvert”. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ “Members”. House Baltic Caucus. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- ^ “Members”. Congressional Western Caucus. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ “Our Members”. U.S. House of Representatives International Conservation Caucus. Archived from the original on August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ “Rep. Calvert Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Ruling”. Congressman Ken Calvert. June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Schnell, Mychael (July 19, 2022). “These are the 47 House Republicans who voted for a bill protecting marriage equality”. The Hill. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ O’Brien, Connor (September 15, 2023). “‘The military is being held hostage’: Republicans hit GOP hard-liners over defense spending bill”. POLITICO. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Robinson, Jack (November 3, 1994). “Two years have brought Calvert crises, lessons”. The Press-Enterprise. p. B01.
- ^ Gorman, Tom (April 27, 1994). “Scandal Imperils Young Political Career : Politics: After months of denial, a Riverside congressman admits sexual relations with a known prostitute. ‘I was feeling intensely lonely,’ he says”. Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Eilperin, Juliet (October 2006). “Running for Their Lives”. The Atlantic.
External links
- Congressman Ken Calvert official U.S. House website
- Ken Calvert for Congress
- Ken Calvert at Curlie
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN