Ken Calvert
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 40 · Congressional District 40
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
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Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Energy Independence
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Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialKen Calvert is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 40profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $8,056,905.14 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Ken Calvert Introduces Bill to Expedite Interstate Pipeline Approvals - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Report: Young Kim raising more money than Ken Calvert in race for California’s 40th Congressional District - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: Two Republican incumbents—Ken Calvert and Young Kim—to face off in general election for California's 40th Congressional District - Ballotpedia News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ken Calvert will face Young Kim in prolonged clash of Republican incumbents - Politico
- VerifiedNews coverage: Young Kim and Ken Calvert projected to face off in Republican-on-Republican battle for California’s 40th Congressional District - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ken Calvert and Young Kim advance in race for California's 40th Congressional District, CBS News projects - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: California 40th Congressional District primary result: Calvert advances to general election with opponent uncertain - Washington Examiner
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Election Results: Democrats could be locked out with Ken Calvert, Young Kim leading in 40th Congressional District - pressenterprise.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Republicans Ken Calvert and Young Kim in tough race for California's 40th District over who's more loyal to President Trump - ABC7 Los Angeles
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Ken Calvert and Rep. Young Kim, GOP House rivals, grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty - ABC7 Los Angeles
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-26: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-04-29: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-01-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-11-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2025-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-10-10: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026-03-19: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Public Statements
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ia Press Releases July 6, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a total of $50 million to two Riverside County transportation projects from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. Rep. Calvert led efforts to advocate for the grant applications submitted by Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Lake Elsinore, including sending letters of suppo
for the grant applications submitted by Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Lake Elsinore, including sending letters of support and outreach to DOT officials. The following projects were awarded funding: Issues : Transportation June 24, 2026 Press Release Today, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations bill. The bill was drafted by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), who serves as the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations
ssed-appropriations-committee">Rep. Calvert’s FY27 Defense Appropriations Bill Passed by Appropriations Committee June 24, 2026 Press Release Today, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations bill. The bill was drafted by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), who serves as the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. June 18, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced and congratulated the 2026 Service Academy Appointees
Rep. Calvert Announces 2026 Service Academy Appointees June 18, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced and congratulated the 2026 Service Academy Appointees from the 41st Congressional District. May 28, 2026 Press Release Congressman Ken Calvert has secured $69,750,000 for Riverside County infrastructure projects in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. The bill was introduced last week and is set to be marked up by
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