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Congressman Jim Costa

Representing the 16th District of California

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Rep. Costa Responds To Resignations From National Academy Of Sciences Panel

Costa: The people of our Valley want answers, and so do I.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza demanded answers from the National Academy of Sciences to explain why a scientist whose findings question the validity of federal water policy was removed from the panel examining the factors degrading the health of the Bay-Delta and solutions to the region’s water challenges.

Rep. Costa Statement On Wanger Smelt Decision

Costa: Common sense has prevailed. More water is flowing to our Valley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) responded today to Judge Oliver Wanger’s decision on threatened Delta smelt, calling the ruling a win for Valley farmers and the economy. Wanger ruled that the scientific opinions regarding smelt were flawed and that water regulations must consider human factors along with fish concerns.

"Today’s ruling is another victory for our farmers, workers, and entire

Rep. Costa Statement On Wanger Ruling To Lift Pumping Restrictions

Costa: Ruling is welcome news for our economy and those of us fighting to change unfair water regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) issued the following statement after Judge Oliver Wanger ordered that limits on pumping water from the Bay Delta can be lifted to allow more water to flow to the Valley. Wanger’s ruling follows his earlier decision that regulations limiting water for the Valley are flawed.

Rep. Costa Presses Administration to Revise Water Regulations After Wanger Decision

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Rep. Costa Statement on Groundbreaking Ceremony for Veterans Home of CA- Fresno

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Rep. Costa Announces Winner Of Congressional Art Competition

FRESNO, CA – On Friday, May 14th Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will officially announce Adam L. Silva of Hallmark Charter School as this year’s winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition.  Silva’s painting is titled “Luna & Night Sky” and will be sent to Washington, DC next month to be on display in the Cannon House Office Building tunnel for one year.  His artwork will be displayed with other winning artwork from around the nation. 

Rep. Costa Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Dairy Industry

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Rep. Costa Statement On New CA High-Speed Rail Authority CEO

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today released the following statement after Roelof van Ark was named the new CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

“I am a strong supporter of California’s high-speed rail project and commend the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s decision to hire Roelof van Ark as its new CEO. Mr. van Ark brings a wealth of experience to the project, and his proven track record demonstrates the seriousness with which the Authority is taking its mission to build a world-class high-speed train for California.
 

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