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Chairman Ken Calvert

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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  

FY26 Member Day Hearing Instructions

 

Recent Activity

Defense - Member Day
Meeting Status:
Rescheduled
Hearing
Date:
Location:
Capitol Complex, H - 140 CAPITOL, Washington, DC, 20515, USA
The Price of Protection: Defense Appropriations Explained
December 9, 2024
Press Release
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
Press Release
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.
Calvert Remarks at Oversight Hearing on Navy Shipbuilding
September 19, 2024
Remarks
Secretary Del Toro, I asked you to appear before this subcommittee to have a candid conversation about the failure of the Navy’s shipbuilding programs. This subcommittee is a strong supporter of the Navy, in particular our submarine programs. The Columbia-class submarines will host 70% of our nation’s nuclear deterrent. The Virginia-class submarines are the lynchpin of our strategy to outmatch China.
House Passes FY25 Defense Appropriations Act, Bolstering Military Capabilities and Supporting Our Servicemembers
June 28, 2024
Press Release

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
Press Release

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.

Calvert Remarks During Floor Consideration of H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
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.
Cole Remarks During Floor Consideration of H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (Submitted For The Record)
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.
Defense Subcommittee Holds Field Proceeding on Military Innovation
June 21, 2024
Press Release
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
Press Release

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.

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