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FRESNO, Calif. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) today announced Natalie Bonilla as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 21st Congressional District.
Our Valley and our nation have faced significant challenges and uncertainty. In times like these, my commitment to advocating for the people of the Central Valley remains as strong as ever.
In 2025, we secured federal funding for critical projects, provided leadership on agriculture and water issues, and continued fighting to make healthcare more affordable for Valley families. While we've made meaningful progress, our work is not done.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) led the California Democratic Congressional Delegation in a letter strongly opposing the Department of Education’s decision to rescind $350 million in funding from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs).
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. These programs provide critical early childhood education, healthcare, and family support services to families across the San Joaquin Valley.
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,
