Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 41st congressional district. First elected to Congress in 1992, he has held various district designations throughout his long tenure. A member of the Republican Party, Calvert has chaired the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and is known for authoring the E-Verify law. His political career includes a background in small business and local party leadership in Riverside County. He maintains a conservative stance on fiscal and social issues, including support for tax cuts and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, while engaging in bipartisan efforts on specific legislative initiatives like the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act.