Education

WASHINGTON – In a heartfelt tribute, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) honored the life and legacy of Dr. Joseph I. Castro, a trailblazing educator and leader who broke barriers as the first Latino Chancellor of the California State University (CSU) system.

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Joseph I. Castro, former President of Fresno State, and Chancellor of the California State University (CSU) system. 

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced $35.4 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support Head Start and Early Head Start services in Fresno and Tulare counties.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa and the California Democratic Congressional Delegation are demanding that the Trump Administration immediately release nearly $7 billion in federal funding already appropriated by Congress for K-12 schools and adult education,

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the partisan Republican budget,

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) voted against H.R. 4 – Rescissions Act of 2025, which would revoke $9.8 billion in approved federal funding by Congress. The bill cuts global food aid programs that support U.S.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after House Republicans jammed through their partisan budget bill, which would add $4 trillion to the national deficit, while cutting vital relief for families in the San Joaquin Valley. 

WASHINGTON – U.S.