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  • 01.30.2012
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    Obama’s speech showed little to be hopeful for
    Walking into the glowing Capitol on a crisp January night, the greatness of our country is palpable. No matter our differences, no matter our disagreements, no matter the toughness of the times we have fallen on, there is no doubt that the state of America’s union is stronger and greater than that ... More
  • 04.10.2006
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    McKeon Lauds Progress on Medicare Prescription Drug Sign-Ups
    Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) today praised the ongoing progress in enrolling beneficiaries in the Medicare prescription drug plan. The latest data shows that over 27 million seniors have now enrolled in the program.“It is pretty clear that the Medicare program is a great success. Seniors are... More
  • 01.04.2005
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    Workforce Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Strengthen & Improve America’s Job Training System
    House Education & the Workforce Committee leaders, led by 21st Century Competitiveness Subcommittee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) and Committee Chairman John Boehner (R-OH), today introduced the Job Training Improvement Act, legislation that would strengthen and improve America’s job train... More
  • 10.08.2004
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    McKeon Introduces Legislation to Cleanup Perchlorate in Santa Clarita
    U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) this week introduced legislation that would authorize $10 million in additional funding for perchlorate cleanup efforts at the former Whitaker-Bermite defense industrial site in Santa Clarita. H.R. 5234, the Eastern Santa Clara River Basin Project ... More
  • 07.29.2004
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    Rep. McKeon Invites Community to Participate in Federal Funding Workshop
    U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) today announced that his office will host a Federal Grants, Procurement, and Appropriations Workshop next week to provide area defense sub-contractors and small businesses with information about the process of obtaining federal funding for homeland... More
  • 06.22.2004
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    Rep. McKeon Announces Funding for Local Defense Projects
    U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) today announced that the House of Representatives approved over $100 million in funding for projects he requested for the 25th Congressional District as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. The bill passed the... More
  • 06.04.2004
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    Rep. McKeon Announces Service Academy Appointments
    U.S. Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) today announced that 12 young people from the 25th Congressional District have been appointed to our nation’s prestigious service academies and preparatory schools. The appointees will attend a special reception hosted by Rep. McKeon tomorrow from ... More
  • 04.04.2004
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    Medicare Update: More Choices, Better Benefits, and Quality Health Care for Every Senior
    Medicare Plan Basic Elements Immediate Savings for Seniors Through Prescription Drug Discount Card: • Available within six months of becoming law for 2004-2005. • Swipe card used at point-of-purchase for upfront discounts. • Provides significant, immediate savings up to 25% off what seniors current... More
  • 12.15.2003
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    MEDIA ALERT: McKeon to Appear on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Tomorrow Morning
    U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) will appear live on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal tomorrow morning from 6:00 – 6:30 PST/9:00 – 9:30 EST to discuss his recent trip to Iraq and the capture of former Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussein. McKeon on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Tueday, December... More
  • 12.12.2003
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    McKeon Leads Congressional Delegation to Iraq
    U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today announced that he is currently leading a six-member, bipartisan congressional delegation in Iraq. During his time there, McKeon will have an opportunity to assess the ongoing reconstruction eff... More