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Rep. Jim Costa Desk Update for the Valley Web Cover.
September 15, 2026

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) are leading a bipartisan group of 157 lawmakers in urging Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to abandon a proposed transfer of federally managed public land within Yosemite National Park that would facilitate private access to an 83-acre ranch.
 

September 3, 2026

The Business Journal 

Rep. Jim Costa highlighted legislation aimed at examining how the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers could affect energy supplies, water resources and utility costs, including in rural communities.

September 3, 2026

FOX26 NEWS

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) - The Central Valley Honor Flight flew dozens of veterans to Washington DC for its 35th flight.

The veterans were given a tour around the state capital.

Issues:Veterans
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Title Card
September 1, 2026

WASHINGTON – TodayCongressman Jim Costa (CA-21) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize 70 Central Valley veterans visiting Washington, D.C. as part of the Central Valley Honor Flight.

The Central Valley Honor Flight brings veterans from across the San Joaquin Valley to the nation’s capital to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. Costa paid tribute to the veterans for their service to our country and the sacrifices they and their families have made.

Issues:Veterans
August 22, 2026

The Sun Gazette

GOSHEN – In its quest to aid developing communities, Self-Help Enterprises celebrated the continued growth of one of Goshen’s newest neighborhoods, along with some of its history.

Issues:Housing
August 21, 2026

The American Journal of Transportation 

Farmers, agribusiness leaders, and elected officials gathered at the Fresno County Farm Bureau on Tuesday to underscore how much of California's farm economy rides on tariff-free access to Canada and Mexico, and to urge negotiators to keep extending and strengthening the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as the six-year Joint Review moves forward.

Issues:Agriculture
August 21, 2026

The Scoop

“Agriculture is the backbone of the Central Valley, and our growers depend on a strong network of agricultural retailers to keep their operations productive and competitive,” said Congressman Costa.

Issues:Agriculture
August 19, 2026

ABC30 Action News

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Central Valley farmers, agricultural leaders and elected officials gathered Tuesday to discuss growing concerns over international trade as negotiations continue over the future of a key agreement linking the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Issues:Agriculture
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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
August 6, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - This week, during Affordable Healthcare for Every American Week of Action, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) welcomed Congressman Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, to the Central Valley for a roundtable hosted by Community Health System to hear directly from local hospitals and health care leaders focused on the federal funding reductions under H.R.1, including changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, as well as the Administration's decision to withhold approximately $867.5 million in federal Medicaid funding from Califor

Issues:Healthcare