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Chairman Ken Calvert

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Minority

Ken Calvert – ChairBetty McCollum – Ranking Member
Hal Rogers Marcy Kaptur 
Steve Womack Henry Cuellar 
Robert Aderholt Pete Aguilar 
John Carter Ed Case  
Mario Diaz-Balart Susie Lee 
Dave Joyce Joe Morelle 
Jake Ellzey – Vice Chair 
Chuck Fleischmann 
David Valadao  

FY27 Member Day Hearing Instructions

 

Recent Activity

June 27, 2024
Remarks
I rise today to offer H.R. 8774, the 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act.  I want to start by thanking Chairman Cole for his leadership in this process.  I also thank the Defense subcommittee ranking member, Ms. McCollum, for her friendship and partnership.  Finally, I thank the defense subcommittee staff for their tireless work on this year’s bill.

June 26, 2024
Remarks
Of the many responsibilities given to Congress in the Constitution, the greatest and the gravest is to provide for the common defense. Decade after decade and generation after generation, the armed forces have served to protect the United States and defend peace and democracy around the globe. But in order to continue to fulfill their mission, Congress must do its duty.

June 21, 2024
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.

June 19, 2024

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.


June 13, 2024
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.

June 13, 2024
Remarks
The privilege of peace is delivered through vigilance, and our military has supported that mission generation after generation. Those in this room know our troops are the greatest force for freedom and liberty the world has ever seen. That priority is why we are here now.

June 13, 2024
Remarks
Before I discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill, I would like to recognize two members of the defense subcommittee who will be retiring at the end of this Congress. Dutch and Derek, thank you both for your decades of service, and for your support of our men and women in uniform.

Meeting Status:
Rescheduled
Date:
Location:
Capitol Complex, 2359 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA

June 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2025 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.


June 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2025 bill for the Defense Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, June 5th at 8:00 a.m. The markup will be closed.