Public Safety
WASHINGTON – During National Police Week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) is pushing a bipartisan bill to support local law enforcement by backing the Invest to Protect Act, legislation that would deliver critical resources to small and midsize police departments across the country.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced the Safety Training for Officers on Public Health Threats Act (STOP Health Threats Act), bipartisan legislation to equip local law enforcement officers with the tools and training they need to recognize and respond to public health threats arising from building code violations, including illegal and unsafe facilities like the biological lab discovered in Reedley, California in 2023.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), released the following statement in response to the tragic plane collision near Reagan National Airport:
"I am deeply saddened by the devastating plane collision near Reagan National Airport that claimed the lives of passengers, crew members, and service members. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and loved ones as they endure this heartbreaking loss.
FRESNO, Calif. – In an effort to strengthen public health and safety, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced legislation to improve training for local building code enforcement officers.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement:
“Political violence has no place in our country. My thoughts and prayers are with former President Donald Trump, the victims who were killed and their families,” said Congressman Costa.
FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement:
“In America, throughout our nation’s history, we have always taken pride in a fair independent judiciary, whether or not we agree with the verdict.
Today’s decision was determined by a jury of former President Trump’s peers. We are reminded that no one is above the law in our judicial system.
REEDLEY, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) unveiled H.R.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Dan Bishop (NC-08), Jim Costa (CA-21), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act. This legislation will ensure adequate data collection to address the rise in anti-police attacks, protect law enforcement in the line of duty, and support the mental health of police officers.