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Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

RRepublicanCA-41 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency47
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
30
Total Statements
27
Floor Speeches
3
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 14Environment: 13Infrastructure: 10Defense: 9Agriculture: 8Trade: 7Veterans: 6Foreign Policy: 5Labor: 4Housing: 4Technology: 3Crime & Justice: 3Immigration: 2Gun Policy: 2Healthcare: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 18Bipartisan: 4Ceremonial: 4Urgent: 4

Statements (30)

Floor Speech2026-04-27Veterans
PAYING TRIBUTE TO WARD BEECHER

PAYING TRIBUTE TO WARD BEECHER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E376] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-27UrgentTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructure
PAYING TRIBUTE TO MAJOR PAUL S. DELLER

PAYING TRIBUTE TO MAJOR PAUL S. DELLER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E368] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-25TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN R. FORBES

PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN R. FORBES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E266-E267] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-19UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEconomyHR4638HRES1115
BILL TO OUTLAW WOUNDING OF OFFICIAL WORKING ANIMALS ACT OF 2025

BILL TO OUTLAW WOUNDING OF OFFICIAL WORKING ANIMALS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2600-H2606] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentAgricultureHR831HR4294
LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025

LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2527-H2529] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM B. ADKINS

PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM B. ADKINS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E186] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-24EnvironmentForeign PolicyCrime & Justice
TRIBUTE TO REBECCA DELGADILLO EVANS

TRIBUTE TO REBECCA DELGADILLO EVANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-03BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HRES1032
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1960-H1967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HR7006
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1185-H1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-20TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR1663
VETERANS SCAM AND FRAUD EVASION ACT OF 2025

VETERANS SCAM AND FRAUD EVASION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H937-H939] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-07
Sponsored: Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa.

Ken Calvert sponsored this legislation: Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa.. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Floor Speech2026-01-07Ceremonial
TRIBUTE TO WOODROW "WOODY" HARPOLE

TRIBUTE TO WOODROW "WOODY" HARPOLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E8] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-07UrgentHRES978
EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA

EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Page H112] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07TaxesAgriculture
IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA

IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H121-H122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2025-11-10
Sponsored: Stuck On Hold Act

Ken Calvert sponsored this legislation: Stuck On Hold Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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Floor Speech2025-11-07
Sponsored: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act

Ken Calvert sponsored this legislation: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2025-10-10
Sponsored: DOD Entrepreneurial Innovation Act

Ken Calvert sponsored this legislation: DOD Entrepreneurial Innovation Act. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Floor Speech2025-07-23
Sponsored: Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Ken Calvert sponsored this legislation: Federal Working Animal Protection Act. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Floor Speech2025-03-26Gun PolicyForeign Policy
TRIBUTE TO JESSICA MILLAN PATTERSON

TRIBUTE TO JESSICA MILLAN PATTERSON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E254] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR1968HR1156
FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025

FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1102-H1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-02-13Veterans
TRIBUTE TO STUART K. SPENCER

TRIBUTE TO STUART K. SPENCER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E125-E126] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-18CeremonialTaxesInfrastructureAgriculture
TRIBUTE TO BILL ZIMMERMAN

TRIBUTE TO BILL ZIMMERMAN Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-18CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentHousing
TRIBUTE TO KEVIN JEFFRIES

TRIBUTE TO KEVIN JEFFRIES Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-18DefenseLaborVeterans
TRIBUTE TO LESA SOBEK

TRIBUTE TO LESA SOBEK Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-10TaxesDefense
TRIBUTE TO CHAIRWOMAN KAY GRANGER OF TEXAS

TRIBUTE TO CHAIRWOMAN KAY GRANGER OF TEXAS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2024-12-09EnvironmentDefenseInfrastructure
HONORING JOHNNIE KABERLE

HONORING JOHNNIE KABERLE Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2021-04-12
Taking the Oath of Office

Taking the Oath of Office Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Summary New members of the 117th United States Congress participated in the oath of office ceremony. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
Newest Members of Congress

Newest Members of Congress Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Summary The recently elected Members joined seated members for the start of the 117th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
117th United States Congress Convenes

117th United States Congress Convenes 117th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37 Summary The 117th Congress will convene on January 3, 2021, and will conclude on January 3, 2023. Link Read More

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