Press Releases

Appropriators Conduct Hearings, Gather Testimony
February 28, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Appropriations Committee continued its commitment to accountability and oversight by holding a series of hearings to gather testimony and insights on a range of issues.
Cole, Calvert, Díaz-Balart Support Maximum Pressure Against Iran
February 5, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA), and Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) released a statement in support of President Trump’s implementation of a National Security Presidential Memorandum
The Price of Protection: Defense Appropriations Explained
December 9, 2024
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The primary responsibility of government is to ensure the safety of its citizens, and protecting Americans is the chief focus of Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA). In this week’s episode of Appropriations 101, Calvert offers valuable insights into the crucial FY25 Defense bill.
Calvert: "I am accountable to the taxpayers, and Mr. Secretary, you are accountable to me."
September 19, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a classified oversight briefing with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) released the following prepared remarks, calling attention to the Navy's persistent delays and cost overruns in the Service's shipbuilding program.
House Passes FY25 Defense Appropriations Act, Bolstering Military Capabilities and Supporting Our Servicemembers
June 28, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. The measure was approved by a vote of 217 to 198.

Calvert, Cole: Innovate, Modernize, Support Our Servicemembers
June 27, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today remarked on the House floor in support of H.R. 8774, the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Act. They highlighted how the legislation strategically refocuses the Pentagon on its core mission: delivering combat-ready military forces to deter war and ensure national security.

Defense Subcommittee Holds Field Proceeding on Military Innovation
June 21, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, led by Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA), held a field proceeding on military capabilities and next-generation innovation.
Defense Subcommittee Announces Field Proceeding on Military Innovation
June 19, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee announced the Subcommittee on Defense, led by Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA), will hold a field proceeding on military capabilities and next-generation innovation on Friday, June 21st, at 1:00 p.m. PT.

Committee Approves FY25 Defense Appropriations Act
June 13, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 25.
Defense Subcommittee Advances FY25 Appropriations Bill
June 5, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2025 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.

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