Find out what Congressman Ken Calvert is working on for Riverside County and the people of the 41st Congressional District

Last week, I had the opportunity to see the latest addition to CAL-FIRE’s aviation fleet. This is the first of seven C-130 Hercules aircraft that I helped, along with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), transfer from the federal government to CAL-FIRE. The other aircraft are being retrofitted and will be stationed throughout California to help combat wildfires.

I recently had a briefing with CAL-FIRE and the Army Corps of Engineers about the Los Angeles wildfires along with my colleague, Rep. Judy Chu, whose district was devastated by the Eaton Fire. We then flew over the fire ravaged neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades and Altadena. I’m thankful for those who are working tirelessly to support those impacted by these tragic events and helping these communities start the rebuilding process. I’m committed to working in a bipartisan manner with my House colleagues to provide the disaster resources necessary for the Los Angeles wildfires and other disasters around the country.

It's hard to think of a more wasteful use of tax dollars than California's high-speed rail project that liberals in Sacramento refuse to pull the plug on. A new report out this week indicates the project is once again over budget and in need of an additional $7 billion dollars. Californians were initially told the project would cost $40 billion, but that estimate has now soared to more than $100 billion. I have and will continue to oppose any federal funds going to this boondoggle.

There are a variety of education paths that students can pursue in preparation to join the workforce. I've cosponsored the bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which would permit the use of 529 education saving account funds to pay for post-secondary training programs. The bill will help more Americans secure good paying jobs in our workforce that don't require four year degrees. 

I continue to serve as a Co-Chair of the bipartisan ALS Congressional Caucus, which is focused on advocating for federal resources and policies that support research for new therapies and cures for Americans diagnosed with ALS. 

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