SW Riverside News

Rep. Ken Calvert, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 41st District, shared his recent activities and viewpoints on various issues through a series of tweets. These posts highlight his participation in defense forums, opposition to certain federal expenditures, and legislative achievements related to water infrastructure.

On December 9, 2024, Rep. Calvert reported attending the Reagan National Defense Forum alongside military, Congressional, and defense industry leaders. In this setting, he discussed "the steps I am taking as Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to meet our national security goals while finding efficiencies at DOD." "This weekend I joined military, Congressional, and defense industry leaders at the Reagan National Defense Forum."

The following day, December 10, 2024, Rep. Calvert criticized ongoing federal funding for California's high-speed rail project. He stated that Republicans have consistently opposed this expenditure in favor of more necessary transportation investments: "Republicans on the @HouseAppropsGOP have fought for years to stop wasting billions of your federal tax dollars on California's high speed rail boondoggle."

On December 11, 2024, he announced his support for the Water Resources Development Act passed by a bipartisan majority in the House. This legislation approves over $100 million for water infrastructure projects in Riverside County: "Yesterday, I voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House to pass the Water Resources Development Act."